WHO WE ARE
For 114 years, NCJW Dallas has worked to improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dallas community through innovation and commitment. With over 1,200 members contributing thousands of hours annually, we engage in community impact, research, education, and advocacy to address public needs and systemic social issues. Our efforts are driven by a vision of a better, more inclusive society, and we work collaboratively across diverse communities to create meaningful change.
You Can Make a Difference
Browse through our annual reports to learn more about our work and impact.
THE LIBRARIANS: A CONVERSATION – Book Banning, Belonging & Our Public Schools
Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Temple Shalom – 6930 Alpha Rd, Dallas TX 75240
Join NCJW Dallas and Temple Shalom for an evening conversation inspired by The Librarians, the Emmy Award-winning documentary about librarians, educators, and community members confronting book bans and censorship.
MEET THE PANEL:
Lisa Endean-Jacob, North Texas Organizer at Christians Against Christian Nationalism (a project of the Baptist Joint Committee), will moderate a panel featuring:
Ellen Kimbrough Alexandrakis, Ed.D.—Longtime educator and curriculum expert, seminarian at SMU, bringing a faith and public life voice to defending public schools and religious freedom.
Kerri Harris—Keller ISD educator and librarian and a strongadvocate for conversations about education, libraries, censorship, and the role adults play in championing the rights and well-being of every student.
Laney Hawes—Keller ISD parent and co-founder of the Texas Freedom to Read Project.
Chris Tackett—Former Granbury ISD board trustee featured in The Librarians and a community advocate focused on Christian nationalism and Texas campaign funding.
OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
West Dallas Baby Shower & Diaper Pantry Distribution
A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers!
Meet the 2026 HIPPY Irving Scholarship Recipients!
ALLISON AGUILLAR
Nimitz High School, Summa Cum Laude all four years, with AP and college credit already under her belt, Allison is headed to the University of Texas at Austin on a full-ride scholarship to study business.
Bubbly, driven, and already working while finishing high school, she’s stepping into her future with confidence and purpose. Our scholarship will help her purchase a new computer as she begins this next chapter.
ERIC BARRAZA
An Irving Southeast Collegiate Academy graduate, Eric earned both his high school diploma and an associate degree—a testament to years of focus and determination.
Thoughtful and quietly driven, Eric plans to study psychology—his dream career. His journey reflects resilience, ambition, and a steady strength that will carry him far.
THANK YOU TO OUR BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES 2026 SPONSORS!