Public Policy
Fulton 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 MoreHow the CARES Act Impacts Women
Thank you to Kim Hartsock, CPA and Megan Randolph, CPA from Warren Averett for helping to breakdown and explain the recently passed federal relief package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). While men are more likely to be physically and medically affected by COVID-19, much conversation has been had…
Read MoreIncreasing Access To Child Care Helps Georgia’s Women and The State’s Economy
At The Atlanta Women’s Foundation, we know that advocacy is one of the most effective ways to combat the sort of interrelated root causes of social problems and systemic factors that are detailed in our Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty in Metro Atlanta research findings. Recently, AWF formed a Public Policy & Community Education…
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