Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy of Fort Worth

09/12/2026

Congratulations Juliet! We are so proud of you 💎

09/10/2026

Board Members spending their Saturday investing in our GEMS 💎

09/10/2026

Our Board Members kicked off our new fiscal year with a Saturday retreat at everyone's favorite place, the YWLA library 📚 The best part was learning their WHY...

Join them in investing in girls and their education by supporting us on North Texas Giving Day 💎

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/FYWLA

09/09/2026

Thanks to a special partnership with First Tee Fort Worth and the Kathy Whitworth Foundation, our girls are learning about golf and leadership skills in an environment known for networking, building relationships, and transforming journeys.

This is what happens when empowered women empower women 💎

09/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Colonial Savings, F.A., for leading the way in supporting Education is a Girl’s Best Friend. Their commitment helps ensure young women have access to opportunities that shape their futures.

We invite our community to join them in championing this work. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are now available — sponsor the College Readiness Showcase, STEM Showcase, or Leadership Showcase today and help us empower the next generation of leaders.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/egbf/event/egbf/

08/27/2026

It's time to do some good!

This year, we’re inviting our community to stand with the brilliant, determined, college‑bound GEMS of YWLA. When you give to the Foundation for YWLA, you’re fueling girls’ education, STEM opportunities, and college readiness programs that change lives.

💎 100% of every gift comes directly to us to support our GEMS — no processing fees!
💎 No donation is too small.

Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders.

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/FYWLA

08/26/2026

Today, we celebrate the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. We honor the courageous women who advocated for access to the ballot by empowering young women to Lead.

08/23/2026

📣 We’re Hiring: Development & Programs Manager!

The Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth is looking for a Development & Programs Manager to join our team and help turn opportunities into meaningful outcomes for YWLA students.

This is a unique role for someone who enjoys both fundraising and mission-driven program work. The position is approximately 50% development and 50% program operations—supporting donor engagement while helping ensure Foundation-funded programs are effectively delivered for students.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Highly organized and detail-oriented
✨ A strong communicator and relationship builder
✨ Collaborative, adaptable, and ready to take initiative
✨ Passionate about educational equity and student success
✨ Excited to work directly alongside our school and Foundation teams

Most importantly, this role directly supports our goal of helping YWLA students not only get to college, but graduate from college.

Interested—or know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

Staff & Board Our foundation raises funds to pay for programs that enhance the public investment that supports academic and leadership excellence at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth (YWLA). Chris Evans Executive [email protected] Open Role: Development & Programs M...

08/12/2026

💎 GEMS in action 💎

What were you learning in 7th grade science class?

07/20/2026

One of our favorite moments from this past school year - a reminder of what's possible when our community invests in girls' education. Every opportunity, every milestone, and every success story begins with people who believe in our GEMS. Thank you for making moments like this possible.