The NANBPWC will honor Tanya Downing, executive director of Hope Clinic of Garland, as the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.’s Businesswoman of the Year. The presentation will take place at the club’s annual Founder’s Day and Scholarship and Awards Luncheon. The celebration is April 6 at 11 a.m. at the Hyatt Place, 5101 North George Bush Highway in Garland. Tickets are $50. Purchase tickets by Zelle to garlandbpwclub@gmail.com.
Downing, who began work at Hope Clinic in 2022, is the perfect selection for this award. She came to Hope Clinic with a background in fundraising for health organizations, which has served the clinic well. She has also served on a variety of organizations’ boards.
In a previous interview, Downing told The Garland Texan that she is a servant leader at heart and added that she loves the Lord. She’s happy to be where she can help others, especially those that look like her.
“I’m all about diversity…This job fits with my personal desire to help…We’re doing amazing things here,” she said.
About Hope Clinic of Garland: The nonprofit clinic has partnered with the community since 2002 to provide free, medical and preventative health care to uninsured adults. Their approach is to address whole-person health care needs while practicing in the context of family faith, and community. To date, Hope Clinic has provided over 59,450 patient visits to an unduplicated total of 7,500+ patients.
The clinic has meaningful relationships with fellow health care associates, local organizations and the community as a whole. Most importantly, the clinic’s longevity has contributed to a long-built trust with patients and their families. Hope Clinic ranks among the top 5% of the nation’s clinics for patient service (as measured by the 2022 national Press Ganey scale).
Hope Clinic of Garland obtained the highest level of recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home – Level III (2021–2022). Additionally, the clinic is a Federal Tort Claims Act deemed facility. Hope Clinic of Garland, Inc. Earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the NAFC Quality Standards Program.
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., founded in 1935, emerged as a national non-profit organization in light of the need to promote and protect the interests of women business owners and professionals.
About NANBPWC: The importance of education and economic development through entrepreneurship was emphasized as women sought to support women through community service and social activism. The NANBPWC, Inc. through its national leadership, regional districts and local clubs provides opportunities for women to increase their leadership skills, experience governance and parliamentary procedures, and enhance their educational awareness of issues impacting the Black community through volunteerism. The NANBPWC, Inc. encourages youth and young adults to achieve economic independence by joining the rising tide of young people in business today. Our International Affairs Division operates in Africa, the Caribbean and the global community building socio-economic relationships between women. The members of the National Association of Negro.
The very concept of sharing is integral to a sense of community. While it is the responsibility of each individual to make the most of his or her life, it is the responsibility of the larger community to provide the conditions that encourage success, a healthy, stable environment, and opportunities for educational and economic achievement.
The Mission of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is to promote and protect the interests of African American business and professional women; to serve as advisors for young people seeking to enter business and the professions; to improve the quality of life in our local and global communities, and to foster good fellowship. Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. understand that we can make a difference by sharing our blessings.
Hope Clinic is located at 800 South Sixth Street, Ste. 100.