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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 MoreMeet the Inspire Atlanta Class of 2026
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation is proud to introduce the Inspire Atlanta Class of 2026 — 34 women leaders who have committed to learning, giving, and taking action to support women and girls across metro Atlanta. Inspire Atlanta is a community-impact program and fundraising campaign that brings together women from across industries and backgrounds to deepen…
Read MoreSeason of Giving: Why Supporting Women is the Best Investment in the Future
‘Tis the season of giving! Every year, the months of October, November, and December are nationally recognized as a time to show generosity through holiday gifting and donations. In fact, around 30% of annual charity donations happen in December alone. Why does this matter for Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF)? As we reflect on another wildly…
Read MoreAWF Impact: A Story of Confidence, Leadership, and Transformation
ATLANTA, November 2025 —At the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF), we operate as a funder, educator, and connector. AWF creates impact by investing in nonprofit partners, strengthening their work through research and learning, and convening leaders across metro Atlanta to drive collective impact for women and girls. Through our grantmaking initiatives, AWF invests in a network…
Read MoreThe Atlanta Women’s Foundation Awards More Than $1.7 Million at Annual Community Investment Celebration
Investing in the Education, Empowerment, and Economic Mobility of Women and Girls Across Metro Atlanta ATLANTA, August 7, 2025 — The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) celebrated its annual Community Investment Celebration on August 7, 2025, awarding more than $1.7 million in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta. The event, hosted for the second…
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…
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