Awareness
Mental Health in Metro Atlanta: What We’re Learning — and What Comes Next
Earlier this month, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation brought together nonprofit partners, community leaders, and advocates to share new research on mental health and well-being across metro Atlanta. What we heard was both sobering and clarifying. Mental health challenges among women and girls are not isolated issues. They are deeply connected to the realities families face…
Read MoreWomen in the Workplace: Why Economic Instability Is Hitting Women First – and Black Women Hardest
The Workforce Is Shifting – and Women Are Feeling It First Over the past year, women have been leaving the workforce at higher rates than men. That trend cuts across industries, education levels, and family structures, but it is not evenly distributed. Economic uncertainty, job losses in sectors where women are highly represented, rising childcare…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2025: How AWF Supports Women’s Mental Health in Atlanta
Every year on October 10, the world comes together to recognize World Mental Health Day, raising awareness of the challenges and advocating for care that is accessible to everyone. At the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF), we believe that mental health is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. For women and girls across Metro Atlanta,…
Read MoreBeyond the Algorithm: Women’s Voices in the Age of AI
Featuring Dr. Maryam Alavi’s Take on AI’s Role in Career Growth Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work — from how we manage our inboxes to how we make big decisions. But as this technology becomes more and more prevalent, it raises an important question: Whose voices are shaping the future of AI in…
Read MoreFinding Greater Purpose Through AWF’s Inspire Atlanta Program
By Lynn Lewis, Founder of Lunar Real Estate Group, LLC Finding Greater Purpose Through AWF’s Inspire Atlanta Program I’ll never forget the moment it clicked. Driving home late after another long day at work, tired yet unable to quiet my mind, I heard an ad on NPR for Inspire Atlanta. At the time, I was…
Read MoreFulton County Commission Declares March 8th Atlanta Women’s Foundation Appreciation Day
In recognition of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s (AWF) dedication to empowering women and girls, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed Saturday, March 8, 2025, as Atlanta Women’s Foundation Appreciation Day in Fulton County. This declaration comes in celebration of International Women’s Day and highlights AWF’s ongoing commitment to breaking barriers and fostering…
Read MoreStepping Into the Shoes of Those in Need: The Inspire Atlanta Poverty Simulation
Imagine for a moment that you’ve just lost your job. Your savings are running out, bills are piling up, and the stress of making ends meet is becoming unbearable. Now, imagine trying to navigate this reality while also ensuring your children have food, shelter, and access to education. This is the experience participants in the…
Read MoreFrom Inspire Atlanta to Board Chair – Fiona Bell’s Journey
AWF Leadership: Q&A with Fiona Bell, Board Chair Fiona Bell, Director of State Government Affairs at Novelis, joined the Atlanta Women’s Foundation Board in July 2022 and began her two-year board chair term in July 2024. Learn more about Fiona’s journey from Inspire Atlanta to AWF Board chair. Q: As an Inspire Atlanta graduate from…
Read MoreMeet the 2025 Inspire Atlanta Class
AWF’s New Inspire Atlanta Class Continues to Raise the Bar to Support Women and Girls in Metro Atlanta The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) kicked off its 8th year of Inspire Atlanta with the class of 2025, which includes 32 members. Each year, participants are hand-selected to be part of the 4-month program of leadership…
Read More2024 Sue Wieland Embracing Possibility Award Honorees
The Sue Wieland Embracing Possibility Award is a special $20,000 grant given annually to one of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s grantee partner organizations. Every year, AWF selects an organization that demonstrates an outstanding ability to make a significant impact in the lives of women and girls through their ongoing work. The organization’s success is showcased…
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