Grantmaking
Stepping 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 Noveils, 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…
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2024 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…
Read MoreThe Atlanta Women’s Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million at Annual Community Investment Celebration
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) celebrated its annual Community Investment Celebration on September 24th awarding $1.05 million in grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls across Metro Atlanta. The event was hosted at Atlanta City Hall for the first time in collaboration with the City of Atlanta, and featured…
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 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 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…
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