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United Way by the Numbers:
Bright Beginnings
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What is Bright Beginnings?
United Way Bright Beginnings, a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston and ExxonMobil, is an innovative early education
program designed to help children from lower-income families achieve social, emotional, physical and cognitive milestones and enter
school ready to succeed. Bright Beginnings’ hands-on curriculum and child-centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing
children to start and succeed in school.
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22 years of helping children enter school ready to succeed. 51 current Bright Beginnings centers. 26 current Bright Beginnings family childcare homes. 300+ Bright Beginnings teachers who have earned a Child Development Associate credential. More than 15,000 children served by Bright Beginnings since inception. -
24,000 hours of free coaching and professional development provided to local childcare programs and families they serve.
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Visit United Way’s website to learn more about Bright Beginnings and see the impact you are making as a donor.
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Meet Women’s Initiative Members
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Karen Fanning Stallings
Vice President, GTM Law, Enbridge
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Cindy Davey
Manager, Procurement Center of Excellence, Phillips
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Meet United Way Staff Member
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Beth Tobias
Manager - Advancement
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Rappel for a Reason: Women's Initiative Team Goes Over the Edge!
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This talented and spirited group of women raised over $20,000 for United Way, surpassing their Women’s Initiative fundraising goal.
These brave women faced their fears and went over the edge for their neighbors and community.
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Rice University Reception
A Conversation with Dr. Ruth Simmons
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Rice University and Paula DesRoches graciously hosted members of the Women's Initiative at the historic Wiess President's House.
The inspiring evening featured the esteemed Dr. Ruth Simmons, a trailblazer in education and leadership, who shared insights from her
book, Up Home. The New York Times Book Review described Simmons's evocative account as a
“remarkable trajectory from Jim Crow Texas, where she was the youngest of twelve children in a sharecropping family, to the
presidencies of Smith College and Brown University shines with tenderness and dignity.”
Thank you to Paula DesRoches and to all who helped to make this wonderful evening dedicated to the work of the United Way Women’s
Initiative possible.
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Women's Initiative Wrap and Wine Volunteer Project
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It was a fantastic evening of friendship and volunteerism as Women’s Initiative members wrapped 954 books for 300 students at 19
partner agencies for United Way Bright Beginnings program.
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Women's Initiative Happy Hour
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Join us for a happy hour at member Renee Havrilla’s
home in Montgomery County.
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Renee Havrilla’s Home
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Women’s Initiative Chocolate and Wine Reception
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Celebrate the achievements of women winemakers,
sommeliers, and chocolatiers at The Texas Wine School.
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Texas Wine School
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Join us for the Annual Read Across America
Celebration! Each year, volunteers join United Way for
an exciting day of encouraging students in the Greater
Houston Area to grab a book and read for fun. A
specific location will be selected for Women’s
Initiative members.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Support this wonderful scholarship program that covers
childcare costs and other critical resources to
support parents committed to continuing their
education beyond high school.
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Friday, March 7, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Women's Initiative and Young Leaders:
Financial
Planning
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Women's Initiative members and Young Leaders women are
invited to our Financial Planning event. This event
will feature Kathy Mikells, CFO at ExxonMobil.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Women's Initiative and Young Leaders: Career Planning
Through the Ages
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Women's Initiative and Young Leaders are invited to
hear from author Pattie Dale Tye on career planning
through the ages. Pattie Dale Tye has over 30 years of
experience helping private and public organizations
achieve greater success. Learn more about Pattie at
www.pattiedaletye.com.
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Friday, March 28, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Stay current on events and happenings, connect with fellow members, and learn more about the impact we make together in our
Women's Initiative LinkedIn group. The Women’s Initiative
Steering Committee is in the process of inviting all members to the LinkedIn page. If you have not joined yet, please do!
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Women’s Initiative brings passionate and influential professionals and community leaders together to support the work of United Way of
Greater Houston. This powerful network of women helps our neighbors land on their feet—and stay there.
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