Lyda Hill Philanthropies

“Do your givin’ while you’re livin’… then you’ll be knowin’ where it’s goin’.”

— Ann Landers
“The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities
– a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.”

— John D. Rockefeller
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.”

— Robert Louis Stevenson
“The highest use of capital is not to make more money, but to make money do more for the betterment of life.”

— Henry Ford
“The proper aim of giving is to put the recipients in a state where they no longer need our gifts.”

— C.S. Lewis
“Philanthropy is the practice of applying assets of knowledge, passion and wealth to bring about constructive change.”

— Peter Goldmark
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

— Nelson Henderson
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”

— William James
“Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.”

— Henry David Thoreau
“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”

— Albert Pike
“A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world.”

— Mohammed
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

— Margaret Mead
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

— Anne Frank
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”

— Winston Churchill
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

— Walt Disney

Program Highlights in Community

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. At an elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level, it is the highest zoo in America. A leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo connects people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.

Project Highlight: Making Waves Campaign

The Making Waves campaign was part of a revitalization process to replace the 62-year-old building that housed hippos and penguins, as well as expand facilities for guest services, education programs and ADA-accessible amenities. Lyda Hill Philanthropies has supported Making Waves as well as other construction projects that advance the zoo’s strategic goal and ultimately enrich the whole community

Other Projects Include:

Australia Improvement Project

For more information, visit:
www.cmzoo.org

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Hockaday

The Hockaday School is an independent, Dallas-based college preparatory day and boarding school for girls.

Project Highlight: Centennial Center

With Lyda Hill’s gift of $20 million, The Hockaday School is positioned to become a national leader in secondary school STEAM education. The Centennial Center project involved a total renovation of the existing two-story science building, the addition of a third floor of teaching spaces and the creation of the Lyda Hill STEAM Institute. A portion of the money was also allocated toward faculty and program support.

For more information, visit:
/www.hockaday.org/page

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Lever for Change

In early 2020, in partnership with Lever for Change, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Bridgespan Group, Lyda Hill Philanthropies is planning to launch a philanthropic competition focused on the state of Texas. Check back for more information in late 2019.

For more information, visit:
www.macfound.org/press/press-releases/new-competition-100-million-grant-launches-round-two-100change/

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

A top-10 public institution in the West, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) serves approximately 12,500 students and is closely connected to the community.

Project Highlight: UCCS Veterans Initiative

The UCCS Veterans Initiative provides a unique opportunity to provide a wellness-based approach to trauma care for veterans. Using a team approach, the program provides holistic care for veterans dealing with physical and psychological challenges. The Veteran Health and Trauma Clinic is anticipated to become a leader in technology-assisted treatments for trauma. The university’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D., with a curricular emphasis in trauma psychology, is the only Ph.D. program in the U.S. with a particular focus on veteran health and trauma.

Other Projects Include:

UCCS Public Safety Initiative

UCCS Teach Program

For more information, visit:
www.cu.edu/university-relations/news/veteran-trauma-clinic-be-led-uccss-benight

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Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas helps people live with dignity and independence at home. VNA provides the highest quality care across North Texas, especially for those with no place to turn and no means to pay.

Project Highlight: Strengthening Impact with Technology

In 2016, Lyda Hill Philanthropies provided funds specifically to develop technology solutions to bring the program operations into the digital age through a new web- and app-based platform. The technology will provide volunteers and staff with tools to better manage schedules and meal routes and ultimately help VNA gather critical client health information during wellness checks. Toyota Motor America is working alongside VNA to optimize this initiative. The technology is expected to launch in 2018 and offer scalability for other VNA Meals on Wheels organizations nationwide.

Other Projects Include:

Meals on Wheels Drive Away Hunger Campaign

For more information, visit:
www.vnatexas.org

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