TWEF Celebrates 15 years with a “Day of Giving” at 11th Annual Intercultural Financial and Leadership Summit
Event will benefit the Harvey Relief Initiative and be hosted by Deavra Daughtry on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14, 2017
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) 11th Annual Intercultural Financial and Leadership Summit and Harvey Relief Initiative will offer multiple mental health professionals and presentations, as well as recognition of local and national media leaders, and conclude with a Harvey Relief Festival and celebration for the community.
Special summit participants include: City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner; Dorinda Walker, Prudential Financial, Inc.; Les Brown, Motivational Speaker; David Loving, Univision; Michele Thornton-Ghee, BET Network; Willard Jackson, EBONY Magazine; D’Artagnan Bebel, Fox TV; John and Aventer Gray, Lakewood Church; Estelle, Grammy Award Singer; Brian Courtney Wilson, Dove Award Winner and Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist; Judy Foston-Stanford, Foston International Communications; Jacquelyn Aluotto, FUBU TV; Dee Marshall, Dee C. Marshall Consulting; and Pamela B. McKay, Radio One Houston.
Events for the 15th year celebration include: 
Fri., Oct. 13–TWEF Women & Girls Mentoring Luncheon 11 a.m.: “Mentoring Girls to Lead”
at The Ballroom at Bayou Place with Featured Speaker, Michele Thornton-Ghee, BET
Fri., Oct. 13–TWEF Honors “Moguls in Media” Reception Gala 7:30 p.m. at Univision 45:
Reception Gala with awards presented to national & global media personalities: David Loving, Univision; Willard Jackson, EBONY Magazine; D’Artagnan Bebel, Fox TV; Judy Foston-Stanford, Foston International Communications; Jacquelyn Aluotto, FUBU TV and Pamela B. McKay, Radio One Houston
Sat, Oct. 14– TWEF & Prudential Backpack Drive 9 a.m. at TWEF Empowerment Center
Sat, Oct. 14– TWEF & Prudential Backpack Drive 9 a.m. at TWEF Empowerment Center
Families in need will have the opportunity to leave with backpacks for over 1,000 students within our community.
Family and Community Celebration: “Harvey Relief Festival” at TWEF Empowerment Center at 1 p.m.: The festival will also feature live celebrity entertainment and live performances by: Grammy Award Winner, Estelle; Gospel Singer, Brian Courtney Wilson; Lil Nate & The Zydeco Big Timers.
The Intercultural Financial and Leadership Summit is TWEF’s premier event.
During the past ten years, TWEF has provided valuable resources and inspiration to more than 300,000 individuals through its annual Empowerment Conferences like the IFLS. The summit brings together high profile professionals, business leaders, and budding entrepreneurs for networking opportunities. Signature events during the summit will be recorded and televised internationally in over 200 countries.
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organization that mentors families from all walks of life, helping them reach their fullest potential in the areas of personal development, business, education, finances and socio-economic development. TWEF also provides scholarships and empowerment programs for families.
For more information or to register, visit www.TWEF.org or contact Deavra Daughtry at 832-434-5325.