Chris Howell Foundation

03/23/2026

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are celebrating Women’s History Month with Her Story. Today we shine a spotlight on Dominique Bryant-Howell.

03/20/2026

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Tune in to NBC 5 on Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. for the next episode of 5 Talk Street with your host, .

As we celebrate women’s history month, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 would like to honor four Unstoppable Women who give their all to their community.

Our first Unstoppable Woman Is Ana Cruz Hollingsworth, founder of Rollos De Mujeres. She has built a 17-year career across radio, television, and digital media, but today, we honor her for her passionate commitment to help Carter BloodCare’s mission to save lives by providing essential blood products to North Texas. To learn more about Ana Cruz, visit rollosdemujeres.com. To learn more about Carter BloodCare or to donate blood, visit carterbloodcare.org

Estella Williams is the President of the NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County. She is a former National Civil Rights Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a distinguished civil rights leader, and the first female president in the 92-year history of the Fort Worth Tarrant County NAACP branch. Estella talks about her work advocating for civil rights and the local NAACP’s Pound the Ground voter initiative. For more information, visit naacpfwtc.org

Phyllis Slocum’s Carter spans 50 year’s. She is the president of the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and a professor at the University of North Texas. She also manages the school’s TV program, where she helps shape future generations in media. Phyllis Slocum is our Unstoppable Woman.

Dominique Bryant-Howell is a successful businesswoman and Project Manager in the field of healthcare with 32 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the Chris Howell Foundation and serves as its president and executive director. Dominique talks about her success, what she wishes young girls learn from her, and her important philanthropic work at the Chris Howell Foundation. Learn more about the foundation at chrishowellfoundation.org

03/20/2026

Thank you, NBC DFW Community and Vince Sims, for featuring Dominique Bryant-Howell. We really appreciate you all.

Congratulations to all the other honorees.

Tune in to NBC 5 on Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. for the next episode of 5 Talk Street with your host, Vince Sims NBC 5.

Our Next Unstoppable Woman Is Dominique Bryant-Howell. Dominique is a successful businesswoman and Project Manager in the field of healthcare with 32 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the Chris Howell Foundation and serves as its president and executive director. Dominique talks about her success, what she wishes young girls learn from her, and her important philanthropic work at the Chris Howell Foundation. Learn more about the foundation at chrishowellfoundation.org

Tune in to NBC 5 on Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. for the next episode of 5 Talk Street with your host, Vince Sims NBC 5.

As we celebrate women’s history month, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 would like to honor four Unstoppable Women who give their all to their community.

Our first Unstoppable Woman Is Ana Cruz Hollingsworth, founder of Rollos de Mujeres (Ana Cruz). She has built a 17-year career across radio, television, and digital media, but today, we honor her for her passionate commitment to help Carter BloodCare’s mission to save lives by providing essential blood products to North Texas. Ana talks about her induction into the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame, her work with Carter BloodCare, and how she became an advocate for blood donation after the birth of her youngest son. To learn more about Ana Cruz, visit rollosdemujeres.com. To learn more about Carter BloodCare or to donate blood, visit carterbloodcare.org

Our next Unstoppable Woman is Estella Williams, President of the NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County. She is a former National Civil Rights Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a distinguished civil rights leader, and the first female president in the 92-year history of the Fort Worth Tarrant County NAACP branch. She has over 20 years of business experience; she has worked with professional organizations; and volunteers with national, state and local non-profits. Estella talks about her work advocating for civil rights and the local NAACP’s Pound the Ground voter initiative. For more information, visit naacpfwtc.org

Phyllis Slocum is the president of the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her career spans 50 years. She is a professor at the University of North Texas where she teaches upper level and graduate studies in media and serves as a principal lecturer. She is the converge broadcast media advisor and internship coordinator. She is also the manager of North Texas Television, ntTV. Phyllis talks about her journey into journalism and her work with UNT students. Phyllis Slocum is our Unstoppable Woman.

Our Next Unstoppable Woman Is Dominique Bryant-Howell. Dominique is a successful businesswoman and Project Manager in the field of healthcare with 32 years of experience. She is the co-founder of the Chris Howell Foundation and serves as its president and executive director. Dominique talks about her success, what she wishes young girls learn from her, and her important philanthropic work at the Chris Howell Foundation. Learn more about the foundation at chrishowellfoundation.org

03/12/2026

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and the Chris Howell Foundation is bringing opportunity and knowledge into the same room.

On Friday, April 10, we are hosting the Financial Forward Work and Wealth Expo at The Shops at RedBird. This event is designed to connect individuals and families across Southern Dallas with real pathways toward economic stability.

Too often, people gain employment without the financial tools to sustain long term success. Others attend financial workshops without access to real job opportunities. Financial Forward intentionally brings both together.

At this free community event, attendees will have access to:

• Employment opportunities from participating employers
• Career and workforce development resources
• Financial education focused on budgeting, saving, credit building, and wealth creation

If you are looking for a job, exploring new opportunities, or simply want to strengthen your financial future, this event is for you.

Friday, April 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Shops at RedBird
3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, Texas 75237

Free and open to the public.

Share this with someone who could benefit and plan to join us. Together we are creating access to opportunity and building stronger financial futures across our community.

03/12/2026

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and the Chris Howell Foundation is bringing opportunity and knowledge into the same room.

On Friday, April 10, we are hosting the Financial Forward Work and Wealth Expo at The Shops at RedBird. This event is designed to connect individuals and families across Southern Dallas with real pathways toward economic stability.

Too often, people gain employment without the financial tools to sustain long term success. Others attend financial workshops without access to real job opportunities. Financial Forward intentionally brings both together.

At this free community event, attendees will have access to:

• Employment opportunities from participating employers
• Career and workforce development resources
• Financial education focused on budgeting, saving, credit building, and wealth creation

If you are looking for a job, exploring new opportunities, or simply want to strengthen your financial future, this event is for you.

Friday, April 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Shops at RedBird
3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, Texas 75237

Free and open to the public.

Share this with someone who could benefit and plan to join us. Together we are creating access to opportunity and building stronger financial futures across our community.

02/07/2026

Today is National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day.

It is a reminder that HIV continues to disproportionately impact Black and Latino communities, particularly men between the ages of 25 and 35.

Through our Know Your Status Dallas initiative, the Chris Howell Foundation partnered with Project Impact to place free condom access inside a local barbershop. A space where real conversations happen and trust already exists.

Awareness matters. Access matters. Knowing your status matters.

This is about meeting people where they are and removing barriers to healthier outcomes.

02/05/2026

Through our Know Your Status Dallas initiative, we partnered today with June Trimble and Project Impact to place a condom dispenser at Shaving Bar on Lamar. This is the same space where our Founder and CEO, Chris Howell, joined the conversation during Barbershop Talk last Friday.

This permanent placement helps ensure men and women in the community have ongoing access to free condoms. It’s about meeting people where they are, removing barriers, and making safer sexual behavior more accessible through consistent availability.

We extend our sincere thanks to Mallory York, also known as Miles, owner of Shaving Bar on Lamar, for opening his doors and doing his part to support the health and wellbeing of the community.

This is what sustained community impact looks like.

01/31/2026

Real talk in the barbershop hits different.
I was honored to join the Dallas Police Department’s Barbershop Talk series to discuss something that doesn’t get enough attention: HIV awareness and the rising rates of STIs in our community. African American and Latino men ages 25-35 continue to be disproportionately impacted, and we talked about why education, prevention, and knowing your status can save lives.February 7th is National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day. Year after year, it falls during Super Bowl weekend, and the health of our communities often gets drowned out by the noise.
Grateful to represent the Chris Howell Foundation and be part of this important dialogue.

barbershoptalk

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are honored to have our work recognized in our home city.

To hear others speak to the impact of the Chris Howell Foundation is a reminder that service, when rooted in love and community, continues to advance the dream.

Grateful to the City of Arlington and the Arlington MLK Committee for this honor. We remain committed to the work ahead.

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are honored to have our work recognized in our home city.

To hear others speak to the impact of the Chris Howell Foundation is a reminder that service, when rooted in love and community, continues to advance the dream.

Grateful to the City of Arlington and the Arlington MLK Committee for this honor. We remain committed to the work ahead.

12/20/2025

On the eve of our 6th Annual Food and Toy Giveaway, the room is alive with cheer. Volunteers are packing food boxes with care. Our Toy Store is taking shape, one shelf at a time. Tomorrow, pre-registered families will choose toys at no cost and receive groceries for the week.

To every volunteer and partner, thank you. Your hands make hope tangible.

If you would like to be part of the joy, make a gift or sign up to serve at chrishowellfoundation.org. Together we are making meaningful impact.

12/13/2025

Preparing for our 6th Annual Food and Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 20th. Grateful for and every partner helping us serve families with care and dignity.