Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Wood Next LLC and Communities Foundation of Texas, granted Juliette Fowler Communities’ funding for Winter Storm URI relief. The winter storm in February caused devastating loss to many of buildings on the Fowler campus. The $30,000.00 donation will be used to help with the costs of deductibles … Read More >
I have walked closely with victims of abuse and neglect at The Ebby House for almost 7 years now. I know deeply that trauma is a slow healing. It’s a slow call to change. A person must recognize and acknowledge the trauma, then want and seek the change. Children and … Read More >
Recently, on my commute from work, I listened to a powerful recorded conversation between a business entrepreneur and Dr. Tara Swart a Neuroscientist and MD. The conversation centered around neuroplasticity, our ability as humans to form new thought pathways in our brains; meaning we can literally change the way … Read More >
Dear Friend, In 1950, a young girl wrote a Christmas wish list. She longed for a wool skirt in the colors of Woodrow Wilson High School, so that she would look like the other girls in her class. On Christmas morning, she carefully opened her packages wrapped in white and … Read More >
This time of year is known for its magical food, family, music, and traditions that bring people together. But this year, I cannot seem to find resonance in words of empty gladness. For many, this holiday season will be quiet, lonely, or layered with anxiety and grief. However, despair will … Read More >
As December 31 approaches, taxpayers are organizing their finances to prepare for filing their income taxes. This year, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide taxpayers economic relief during the pandemic. This relief may increase your ability to support church and other charitable causes, helping others through this difficult time. … Read More >
Every fall I feel a little melancholy. I do not know why, because autumn is my favorite season. Maybe it’s the nostalgia and the self-reflection that comes with the ending year or the weariness in realizing that another year has come and almost gone. We can all empathize with that … Read More >
The Problem Texas is the second-largest hub for sex trafficking in the country. The city of Dallas is one of the top 10 cities nationwide with the most sex trafficking. It is a $99 million a year crime. There are an estimated 400 trafficked teens on the street each night … Read More >
November is National Adoption month. This is a time to encourage families to adopt while alerting our community about the vulnerable children who do not get adopted and age out of foster care. Foster care is intended to be a temporary service provided by states for children who cannot live … Read More >
Fowler Visionary Woman Remarks May 3, 2019 15 min I was overwhelmed – and overwhelmed with gratitude – when Ann called me to share the news of this honor. That feeling grew a 1000-fold as I spent more time with Nicole, Ann, Ashley, Natalie and Mike, Abby and the … Read More >