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The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Raises $1.2 Million at “Numbers Too Big To Ignore” Luncheon Featuring Hoda Kotb
Atlanta, GA — The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) raised an impressive $1.2 million to support programs empowering women and girls across metro Atlanta at its signature annual event, the Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon, held October 29 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The sold-out luncheon brought together more than 1,600 community and business…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: How the Yashoda Reddy Education Award is Changing Lives for Atlanta Women
When education meets opportunity, women unlock their power to transform communities. That’s the vision behind the Yashoda Reddy Education Award, an Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) grant initiative honoring resilience and fueling future leaders. Why Education Matters for Women in Atlanta For many women in Atlanta, the path to higher education is filled with barriers. Nearly…
Read MoreGet Excited for Hoda Kotb
On October 29th, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation will welcome one of the most beloved and inspiring voices in American media to the stage at our 29th Annual Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon. We are thrilled to announce that Hoda Kotb, former co-anchor of NBC’s TODAY show, bestselling author, and Founder/CEO of Joy 101, will…
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 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 MoreHoda Kotb to Speak at Atlanta Women’s Foundation Luncheon
One of America’s foremost journalists, authors, and entertainers, Hoda Kotb, will speak at this year’s Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) “Numbers Too Big To Ignore” Luncheon. Kotb, often recognized as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY, is a fierce advocate for women’s health and a renowned broadcast journalist in the realm of human interest stories…
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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