The Women's Policy Forum (WPF) of Tarrant County is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Mini Grant Program, distributing a total of $14,705 to organizations and individuals working to improve the lives of women and girls in Tarrant County. The winners were announced at the WPF's December meeting held on Wednesday, December 11th, at Ridglea Country Club.

"We are thrilled to support these outstanding organizations and individuals," said Michelle Crim, President of the WPF. "Their work is making a real difference in the lives of women and girls in our community."

The following organizations and individuals received mini grants:

• Alejandra Gutierrez

  • 4th Year Medical Student - $1,500 grant
  • The grant will support her attendance at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where she will be submitting a dermatology abstract.

• Center for Transforming Lives

  • $2,500 grant
  • Client assistance funds for participants facing transportation barriers. 100% of funds received will be allocated directly to client assistance with $0 toward overhead.

• Fly Girlz Academy

  • $1,500 grant
  • The grant will support program workshops, including sessions on STEM, entrepreneurship, mental wellness, and leadership development for young girls.

• Mental Health Connection

  • $1,705 grant
  • The grant will fund training equipment directly related to the MHC Mental Health Workforce initiative, allowing staff to improve training preparation and delivery.

• One Safe Place

  • $2,500 grant
  • The grant will support registration costs for the week-long Camp Hope adventure, allowing children impacted by domestic violence to attend camp at no cost.

• SafeHaven of Tarrant County

  • $2,500 grant
  • The grant will support emergency shelter and supportive services for domestic violence victims through the SafeShelter program.

• Union Gospel Mission

• • $2,500 grant
  • The grant will be applied toward the cost of providing registration fees and supplies for five women in the Cosmetology Certification Program.

Congratulations to all the winners!