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"Betty Walker Waites Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting low-income families in the DFW community by providing essential items that enhance their daily lives. Through our efforts, we provide nutritionally balanced food for families, as well as meal and snack packs for children, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to thrive. Additionally, we organize annual giveaways during the holiday seasons, we also provide eyeglasses, toiletries, and other essentials to those in need. By filling these basic needs, we at the Betty Walker Waites Foundation plays a vital role in promoting health, well-being, and self-sufficiency in the community."
Improving the circumstances of disadvantaged communities
the Betty Walker Waites Foundation address poverty in areas that are susceptible. The implementation of initiatives such as food pantry basic essentials, teen pregnancy programs, youth programs, shoe programs, and eyeglasses programs play a significant role in our endeavors to bring about positive change in the world, one community at a time.
18 wheeler
Provision of clothing for children
Facility assistance
school supplies
Donation of Christmas toys
Food donations
Supply of shoes
Volunteer assistance
Betty Walker Waites Foundation is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all staff, Foundation members, partners, vendors, and board members are treated with respect and dignity.
For the purposes of this statement, diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, familial status, age, disability and socio-economic status; Inclusion is valuing, respecting, and encouraging the full participation of each individual in the life and leadership of the organization; Equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities.
We are an organization that celebrates the rich diversity of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region. We will not tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. Regardless of race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, or marital status, we are an organization that celebrates the richness of our community.
As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our staff, our members, and programs we develop and support.
Organization name
Betty Walker Waites Foundation
Causes
Hunger & Food Access
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1849 Jasmine Drive