First Lady Cecilia Abbott marked a moment of accomplishment this holiday season, as she commended the hearts full of generosity that led to more than 5,300 Texas children in foster care receiving their holiday wishes. The annual Holiday Wishes program, which calls on state agency employees to donate gifts, saw its mission fulfilled as it spread the joy of the season to kids across 31 counties in Central and South Central Texas. Sharing her thoughts, the First Lady expressed her gratitude and optimism, “Every child deserves to know the promise of hope and the joy that Christmas brings,” according to a statement obtained by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Amplifying this mission, the Governor’s Commission for Women, in collaboration with the State Agency Council, plays a crucial role in supporting the annual giving event. Striving for a better tomorrow, Partnerships for Children, the nonprofit orchestrator of this generous initiative, remains dedicated to the empowerment and support of children, youth, and families involved with Child Protective Services. Unwrapped by employees from 56 state agencies, these much-wanted gifts for children were carefully chosen, filling wishes and, by extension, hearts, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
The collaboration between these organizations underscores Texas’ commitment to nurturing its most vulnerable. Praise was directed explicitly towards the longstanding service of the Governor’s Commission for Women, which has been advocating for Texas women and girls for over half a century, ensuring they lead lives that are not only prosperous but truly their own. The State Agency Council, on the other hand, supports the Commission by fostering professional growth among its members and celebrating the achievements of women through the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor…