Getting Ready for Rita

AWF is excited to have Rita Moreno Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer speak at our 2022 Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon. From her humble upbringing living in poverty to overcoming racism and sexism in Hollywood, Rita’s inspirational story is one of breaking barriers. Rita Moreno has won all four of the most prestigious awards…

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Poem by 2021 Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate

This year, we invited the 2021 Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate, Aanika Eragam, to read one of her poems at the 2021 Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon. We were honored that she wrote a new poem specifically for the event. Aanika’s poem is a moving tribute to women and girls. The Women Beside Us By…

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Numbers Too Big To Ignore

The Atlanta Women’s Foundation is the only public foundation in the state of Georgia dedicated wholly to women and girls. AWF supports organizations that lift women and girls out of poverty by providing them with opportunities for advancement. In these troubled times we are living in, women throughout Atlanta and Georgia need our help more…

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Women’s History Month 2020 Events

For Women’s History Month 2020, we’ve put together a list of events happening around Metro Atlanta to celebrate.  We’ll be updating this list as needed.  If you have any event you’d like to share for this list, please email us at info@atlantawomen.org. Ongoing throughout March Every Wednesday at 6 pm, Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL)…

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2018 Women in Healthcare

Women in Healthcare presents the documentary film, ANGST. This film explores teenage anxiety and depression- its causes, effects, and what we can do about it. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 4:30pm-7:30pm. The program will be at held at AMC Phipps Plaza 14 and the reception will be held at…

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Upcoming Events

This year’s Women in Law will be “A Conversation with Judy Smith“, Crisis Management Expert, lawyer, and the inspiration for the hit TV show Scandal. She will be speaking with KISS 104.1 and B-98.5 morning news anchor Condace Pressley about her professional experiences in crisis management, politics and building a business. The event will take…

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Join AWF for a Day of Service

Join The Atlanta Women's Foundation for a Day of Service

AWF corporate partner Novelis is hosting a home build for a single mother and her two daughters through AWF grantee partner Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. AWF staff will be participating on Friday, July 7, 2017 and we invite any of our donors, supporters and volunteers to join us. (Additional dates are also available.) We’re excited to…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month in Atlanta

Women's History Month

For Women’s History Month, we’ve pulled together a listing of events happening throughout the metro Atlanta area during the month of March.  The events range from film screenings to lectures to conferences.   March 2 Black Women Film Summit Weekend From Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, the Black Women Film Network will be…

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20 Years of Celebrating Women & Girls

20 years of celebrating women and girls

As plans are finalized for the 20th The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Numbers Too Big to Ignore Luncheon featuring Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, who also spoke for the inaugural luncheon, it is fun to recall planning the first luncheon. The impact from revenues generated during 20 years of luncheon success could not have been predicted…

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