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Where We Started. Where We Are Going.


Founded in 1979, The Women’s Fund has provided over 30 years of service to the women and girls of the Houston area. The purpose of The Women’s Fund, a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, is to support medical research which concentrates on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of women; to enhance health education through the dissemination of the most current medical information available; and to encourage women to take individual initiatives in establishing good personal health habits that prevent illness and promote enjoyment of an enriched life.

Research Grants for Women’s Health


The Women’s Fund has actively engaged in ending the health disparities in women by ensuring research is conducted on women regarding women’s health issues.

1980 – Present

The Women’s Fund has given nearly $1.3 million for research in Houston. Medical professionals in the designated areas of funding provide expertise in this value-added process.

Health Education and Publications for Young Women


1999 – 2009

The Women’s Fund and a Community Advisory Board of professionals and four (4) teen groups provided expertise in producing this publication What About Me? a health education guidebook for girls ages 11-14. To supplement the guidebook a 12-week curriculum was developed to provide educational sessions to adolescents.

2008 – Present

The Women’s Fund is collaborating with the national, after-school program Citizen Schools to implement the What About Me? curriculum with middle school students.

Scholarship Program for Young Girls


1993 – Present

Each year, The Women’s Fund conducts this citywide essay contest to award two $1,000 scholarships for college bound seniors. This year’s topic was “Write a Letter to the School Board Either Agreeing or Disagreeing with the Importance of Health Education in Schools.”

The Women’s Fund encourages future medical professionals to engage actively in women’s health efforts by sponsoring a scholarship program.

Health Education and Publications for Women


1998 – Present

The Women’s Fund provides free publications, in English and Spanish, entitled “What are the Facts? A Primer on Women's Health” a solid overview of what women need to know about their health, and the “How’s My Health?” publication that is a medical record keeping booklet endorsed by The Harris County Medical Society. To further our educational endeavor we provide on-site health information seminars to women in the workforce. The Smart Lunch program gives individuals needed health information by a local professional as well as a convenient place to ask questions regarding health issues.

1979 – Present

The Women’s Fund offers free health seminars conducted by recognized professionals to our benefactors and the community to promote preventive strategies and explore current health issues. Our seminars are available as webinars to help us increase community participation.

2008 – Present

The Women’s Fund received a generous gift from Halliburton for a project that would enhance our services to the Houston community. The publication entitled “Which Weigh”? A roadmap for you and your family to a healthy lifestyle includes information on adult and childhood obesity, a section addressing quality of life issues such as mental health and social implications, and a substantial section on lifestyle change. We utilize this publication with the evidence-based curriculum “Bodyworks” developed by the Office for Women’s Health, to provide programming regarding healthy eating.
The Women’s Fund actively engages in community collaborations to ensure publications are relevant and meet the needs of the specific audiences.
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