September 30, 2023 – Dallas: Our Friends Place presented the 2023 Annual Ebby Award to NCJW Dallas Suitcase Project co-chairs, Sherilyn Bird and Nonie Schwartz.  

The Suitcase Project assists disadvantaged women, children and families impacted by abuse and trafficking in their transition to safer and independent lives. The program partners with Mosaic Family Services, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF) and City Square’s Transitional Resource Action Center (TRAC). 

NCJW Dallas is proud to see Sherilyn and Nonie celebrated alongside women changemakers and even prouder to boast about their generosity: 

“The people we are serving are extraordinary! With vital support from our partnering organizations, they begin living independently and strive to create new opportunities for themselves and their families. By empowering them, we create stronger communities!” 

As co-chairs of the NCJW Dallas Suitcase Project, Sherilyn and Nonie have enlisted the entire Dallas community to transform the lives of women and families at risk: 

“What gives us such immense joy is moving our community toward a common goal. Together, we work across the religious and cultural spectrum to build safer environments for young people, women, and families.” 

Sherilyn and Nonie’s commitment and contributions to North Texas women is a much-needed reminder that NCJW Dallas works on behalf of the entire community. For more than a century, NCJW has strived to empower all women, to educate and feed all children, and to fulfill the promise of the Bill of Rights. With leaders like Sherilyn and Nonie, collaborating to change lives is not just a goal, but becomes a reality.  

About NCJW Dallas 

Founded in 1913, NCJW Dallas has pioneered ground-breaking programs addressing public education, families in crisis, and family wellness. Enacting its progressive values, NCJW Dallas has been a staunch advocate for women and voting rights. 

Further information about the project and volunteering opportunities can be found online at https://www.ncjwdallas.org/ 

Media Contact: Alex Friedman, Director of Communications 

Email: alexf@ncjwdallas.org | Phone: 972-922-6667