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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."
Transforming Lives, One Community at a Time
At the Betty Walker Waites Foundation, our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families in underserved communities by addressing the root causes of poverty. We take a hands-on approach through impactful initiatives that provide immediate relief and long-term hope. Our programs—ranging from food pantries and basic essentials to teen pregnancy support, youth enrichment, shoe distribution, and eyeglass assistance—are designed to uplift vulnerable populations and restore dignity, opportunity, and stability.
Every effort we make is focused on creating real, lasting change—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
Your support directly fuels our outreach. To meet the growing demand for essential services, we urgently need:
🚚 Box Truck – For transporting food, clothing, and resources to families in need
👕 Children’s Clothing – New or gently used clothing for kids of all ages
🎒 School Supplies – To help students start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed
🎁 Christmas Toy Donations – Bring joy to a child this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys
🥫 Food Donations – Non-perishable items to stock our pantry and feed hungry families
👟 Shoe Donations – Especially children’s and work shoes to keep families supported from the ground up
🤝 Volunteers – Passionate individuals willing to lend their time and talent to make a tangible impact
Every donation—big or small—helps us touch more lives and bring hope where it's needed most.
✨ Be the reason someone believes in tomorrow.
Donate today at: www.paypal.com/paypalme/bwwfoundation
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
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
1849 Jasmine Drive