Founders Message

Wishing everyone a healthy & happy 2022!!

As the new year kicks off, we often reflect on the outgoing year and what we want to accomplish during the new year. We are proud that EWL had a great 2021 despite the continued challenges of COVID.

Last year, EWL continued to grow the impact we are having on women’s lives by now sponsoring over 120 women and providing over $350,000 in scholarships. As well, EWL is one of the most successful scholarship programs at TWU. Our STARs graduate with an average GPA of 3.5 with a 95% graduation success rate.

The big EWL news of 2021 is the launch of our new EWL Austin Chapter. Late December, EWL Austin received its official paperwork from the State of Texas. Austin is partnering with Texas State University in San Marcos. With the addition of EWL Austin, EWL now has 3 chapters!!

Some exciting news for 2022, we are in the process of recruiting board members for an EWL Houston Chapter. The target plan for Houston is to start up the Houston chapter by Q1 of 2023. Houston will partner with Texas Women’s University in Houston.

All of this is possible through the support of our corporate sponsors, members and donors. Thank you for your contributions in 2021 that enabled EWL to have a successful year.

Author: Carolyn Bondy

College graduates tossing caps in the air

Our New STARs

On January 28, we welcomed our newest STARs to the EWL Family. The STAR Signing Ceremony was held in the TWU Library, where each new STAR signed their EWL Commitment Letter.

The STAR's mentor shared information about the STAR's background and accomplishments. It was an empowering experience for the incoming STARs, their families and mentors. Several EWL Board Members, TWU faculty and administrators also joined the celebration.

Congratulations to our STARs for their tenacity and all their achievements! We're excited to work with all of you to help you achieve your goals. Welcome to the EWL family!

Our New STARs

On January 28, we welcomed our newest STARs to the EWL Family. The STAR Signing Ceremony was held in the TWU Library, where each new STAR signed their EWL Commitment Letter.

Congratulations to our STARs for their tenacity and all their achievements! We're excited to work with all of you to help you achieve your goals. Welcome to the EWL family!

Annah Adams Stewart

Kayla Cape

LaTresha Casey

Nadja Gonzales

Sarah Johnson

Naike Kasongo

Marisa Martinez

Tara Moran

Brooke Morlet

Nicole Rockmore

Kimberly Ruiz

Heather Schnell

Sophia Sykes

Alexandra Welker

Author: Joan Kuehl, EWL Dallas President and Redonna Higgins, EWL Fort Worth President

Spotlighting a New STAR

Nadja Gonzales

Spotlighting a New STAR

Nadja Gonzales

STAR Alumni December Brunch

In December of 2021, the Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL) STAR Alumni group took a trip down memory lane in a Vintage Air Stream trailer and never left the parking lot!!!

STAR Alumni December Brunch

In December of 2021, the Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL) STAR Alumni group took a trip down memory lane in a Vintage Air Stream trailer and never left the parking lot!!!

EWL Austin's Inaugural Year

We’re official! The Austin Texas Chapter of EWL was granted 501.c.3 approval in December 2021. Read more by clicking the link below. Our first year will be an exciting start-up year. Work with Texas State University continues with the first EWL Austin STAR Scholarships to be awarded in the Fall of 2022.

EWL Austin's Inaugural Year

2021 EWL Dallas Luncheon

EWL Dallas held its annual Launch a Leader Luncheon on Oct 20, 2021. Because of the pandemic, it was the first time in two years that the organization was able to hold the luncheon, which is the main fundraiser for EWL's Scholarship fund.

2021 EWL Dallas Luncheon

Hear from the EWL President's Then, Now, and Future

We can’t wait to see you at our next EWL online event on April 7,2022 at 6pm CST. The theme is Then, Now, Future!

We are so excited to have our Founder and Chapter Presidents meet with us about EWL - where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.

To learn more about joining EWL as a member and giving a 100% tax-free donation to help a woman re-imagine her life, go to https://www.ewlusa.org/membership.html.

Join us today!

Founder and presidents in order of appearance Carolyn Bondy, JOan Kuehl, Redonna Higgins, Kelly Hopping

Friends of Sabre STAR Scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of our Sabre Friends, an annual Sabre Alumni Scholarship was created in 2020 which awarded $3000 in STAR Scholarships. The 2021 scholarship goal was to raise $5000. Way to go Sabre Friends, you exceeded that goal with donations to date of $5100.

An average EWL full scholarship is approximately 2.5 years. This year, I’m excited to announce the Sabre Alumni Scholarship awarded a full scholarship which is $5000.

Many thanks to the continued support of our Sabre Friends in helping change the lives of women and investing in future women leaders.

The Friends of Sabre get together a couple of times a year. If you would like to join this group to collectively give back together, you can make a donation by clicking the button below.

Make a Donation to Friends of Sabre

Celebrate International Women's Day

We are pleased to announce our 3rd Kendra Scott giveback event sponsoring EWL. The event is on International Women’s Day March 8th from 5 – 7 PM.

Every Year, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th to honor the women making a positive impact on our world. In Kendra Scott’s words “Every Women is full of beauty, passion and strength. Together we are stronger.” Which embodies EWL’s belief in women.

Visit one of the four participating stores on March 8th or shop online with code “GIVEBACK – BLDCV” at checkout. Locations that will support our cause for in store shopping on March 8th: Southlake, Plano, Preston Center and Austin Lamar Central.

Use code GIVEBACK – BLDCV at checkout

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