Waco Hanan Foundation

05/25/2026

And that’s a wrap on our 2025/2026 year of programming! We closed out the year with our first annual Senior Recognition Ceremony, and it was such a special evening celebrating our pearls. Throughout the night, we awarded our Pearl of Excellence Scholarship, recognized each of our 7 graduating seniors — all officially college-bound — and honored Mackenzie Olvera of Element Hotel as our Community Partner of the Year. A special part of the evening was presenting each pearl with her own set of pearls to symbolize the completion of the program, the growth and memories made along the way, and the sisterhood they will always have. We’re excited for this to become a special tradition for years to come.
Thank you to our community supporters, parents, educators, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board for pouring into our Pearls and helping make this night possible. We are so grateful for the love and support surrounding our girls. 💜

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

Be sure to check out May’s issue of The Wacoan magazine! We’re so honored to be featured as one of the local nonprofits highlighted in this issue. 💜
https://magazine.wacoan.com/may-2026/page-106

05/16/2026

Wondering what it’s like to be a Pearl? Take a closer look inside the Pearl experience with the Waco Hanan Foundation! Through monthly activities, our young ladies engage in meaningful social, enrichment and service opportunities designed to help them grow, connect, and thrive. 🌷

Our first year was filled with impactful experiences, unforgettable memories, and sisterhood, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead. 🤍

Interested in joining the fun? Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are still open! Visit the link in our bio or learn more at wacohananfoundation.com

05/13/2026

Congratulations are in order for three of our Pearl Seniors! These seniors earned their associates degree from McLennan Community College last night as dually enrolled students. 💜

05/05/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow as we send our seniors off to their next journey!

We’re so excited to invite you to our very first Senior Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6th! We would love for you to join us as we celebrate and cheer on our seven incredible senior Pearls as they get ready to step into their next chapter.💜

05/01/2026

Our new student application is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year! 💫

Interested in becoming a Pearl? Visit
https://www.wacohananfoundation.com/join
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Applications close May 30, 2026. ✨

04/26/2026

We’re so excited to invite you to our very first Senior Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6th! We would love for you to join us as we celebrate and cheer on our seven incredible senior Pearls as they get ready to step into their next chapter.💜

04/21/2026

For our last Pearl party of our 2025/2026 programming, our Pearls enjoyed a fun night out at the Waco Symphony Orchestra!

04/14/2026

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, our Pearls had the opportunity to connect with Catherine Neilson, a board member of Financial Women in Texas – Heart of Texas Chapter, to talk all things finance!
Thank you, Catherine, for answering our questions and sharing your knowledge about the world of banking and finance. Your insight is helping prepare our Pearls for confident, informed futures.

04/12/2026

Join us for a Virtual Community Info Session on Thursday, April 16th at 12:30 PM to learn more about what we do and how to get involved! We’ll also share key dates for our upcoming application cycle.