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How You Can Inspire Your Women and Benefit Your Company Through Inspire Atlanta
By Kate Pearch, Chief Strategy Officer at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP and AWF Board Member Inspire Atlanta Impact Nearly eight years ago, a group of women leaders from a diverse group of Atlanta businesses sat in a Buckhead conference room, discussing a common need for a leadership program for the high-potential women in their…
Read MoreBeing the Change: A Single Mom’s Determination and Journey to Inspire Others
This blog was written by ZsaVette “Zsa” Ellis Eze, an AWF donor, volunteer, and Inspire Atlanta Class of 2023 graduate. There’s this saying, “I don’t look like what I’ve been through.” I faced housing insecurity during my senior year of college as a single mom. I’ve always believed in the power of being the change…
Read MoreLearn More About AWF’s 2024 Numbers Luncheon Speaker Molly Shannon: Catalyst For Change
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) is thrilled to have actress Molly Shannon headline our 28th Annual Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon. From her groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live to her New York Times best-selling heartfelt memoir Hello Molly!, Molly’s life and career are a testament to the power of transformation. At age four,…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of Empowering Women and Girls: Reflecting on Our Journey
As we culminate the 25th anniversary of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation, we are reminded of the unwavering commitment and dedication that have driven our mission since day one. Over the past quarter-century, the needs of women and girls in metro Atlanta have evolved. Yet, our core purpose remains steadfast: to be a catalyst for change,…
Read MoreMolly Shannon Announced as Guest Speaker at Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) is delighted to announce Comedic Actress Molly Shannon as this year’s guest speaker for its Numbers Too Big To Ignore luncheon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Shannon is primarily known for the eclectic characters she created, such as Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O’Malley, during her six seasons on Saturday Night Live, where she starred alongside Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Cheri Oteri, Tracy Morgan, and Jimmy Fallon, among many others. The Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon is AWF’s signature fundraising event to support its mission to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls.
Read MoreChanging HERstory: All Girls Forward
Thanks to everyone who joined our Changing HERstory: All Girls Forward webinar. Click on the image below to view the discussion. Join AWF for our Women’s History Month Webinar Changing HERstory: All Girls Forward Date: Wednesday, March 27, at Noon EST To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation presents the “Changing HERstory: All…
Read MoreLeading the Way
Leading the Way – AWF Kicks off 2024 with more milestones to celebrate. It’s the second half of our 25th year of changing the lives of women and girls in Atlanta, and we are celebrating with new board members, a new Inspire Atlanta class, staff additions, a staff promotion, and a very special anniversary – AWF CEO Kari B. Love’s 10th anniversary with AWF!
Read More2023: AWF Year in Review
As we enter 2024 and hit the midway point of our 25th year as the Atlanta Women’s Foundation, we want to take a moment to reflect on what your support made possible in 2023. The Atlanta Women’s Foundation plays an essential role in helping more women and girls to live safe, healthy, economically self-sufficient, and…
Read MoreThe Atlanta Women’s Foundation Invests $1.1 Million in the Community
ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2023 – Living up to its mission to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls, Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) is providing $1.14 million to 21 nonprofits serving women and girls in Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties.The funds were distributed at a check presentation event held…
Read MoreThe Impact of Poverty on Women’s Mental Health
Poverty is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people in the United States — it can cast a shadow on their lives and even aspirations. Unfortunately, poverty imposes a disproportionate burden on women. By exploring the intimate connection between poverty and mental health, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) hopes to shed light on this…
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