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The Houston Energy is the longest-running active women’s gridiron franchise in the state of Texas, alongside the Austin Outlaws, also founded in 2000. [3] The team was founded by Robin Howington, [4] a local businesswoman and defensive player. In its inaugural year, over 400 players tried out for the team. [5]
Elizabeth McIngvale (born 1987) is the founder of Peace of Mind, a non-profit organization for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She herself was diagnosed with OCD at the age of 12, [1] and at age 18 became the national spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation.
Jody Williams (born October 9, 1950) is an American political activist known for her work in banning anti-personnel landmines, her defense of human rights (especially those of women), and her efforts to promote new understandings of security in today's world.
2007 Houston Treasure Award, for her tireless commitment and contributions to the Houston community; 2006 Loving Hearts Caring Hands Award from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, for her commitment and contributions to M.D. Anderson; 2006 Honoree at the Rose Gala, benefiting the Women’s Home, for being an outstanding community leader
Laura Arnold (born 1972/1973) [1] is an American philanthropist and co-founder of Arnold Ventures LLC. [2] In addition to serving as co-chair of Arnold Ventures, Arnold became a founding partner of the REFORM Alliance, a national criminal justice advocacy organization in 2019.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – Women's peace movement (created 1915) Women's International Zionist Organization – Founded in 1929 to provide community services in Mandate Palestine, now active in Israel and throughout the Jewish world
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As a focal point of dialogue between social justice, artistic, and spiritual leaders, the Rothko Chapel has been the recipient of several notable awards, including the Peace Award from The Houston Baha’í Community (1998), a Community Award from the Museum District Business Alliance (2000), The James L. Tucker Interfaith Award from Interfaith ...