Inspire Atlanta 2023

Success isn't just about what you accomplish in life, it's what you inspire others to do!

I have long been a giver. Giving was important to me as a way of paving it forward, but it often felt like my gifts were not enough as I continued to observe the challenges faced by women and girls in my local community.

There are hundreds of thousands of women and girls living in Atlanta and its supporting counties – nearly a quarter of them are living below the poverty line. Many just faced an unexpected hurdle in lift that was insurmountable and didn't have the resources and support to help them overcome these obstacles.

Now I have an opportunity to make a greater impact by participating in the Atlanta Women's Foundation's Inspire Atlanta class.  I, along with 28 other like-minded, diverse women, are joining forces to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community.

 The Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) is the only public foundation in the state of Georgia solely dedicated to women and girls, and they are uniquely positioned to address the barriers that women and girls in poverty face – barriers like access to life skills, education, workforce opportunities, and mental and physical wellbeing. 

I am fundraising on behalf of the AWF to fulfill its mission to be a catalyst for change in the lives of these women and girls.  The largest demographic living in poverty in Atlanta are Females 25 – 34, followed by Females 18 – 24 and that is why I chose to make an impact right now – right here in our community. 

AWF has made amazing strides for women over the past several years, providing access to workforce development, higher education, and asset building for tens of thousands of women living in poverty. Since 1998, AWF has invested over $21million into the local community, funding over 350 nonprofit organizations.

While the work to change women’s lives continues, AWF is making a 5-year commitment to girls living in poverty in our Metro Atlanta community. Our goal is to grant $500,000 annually in June to at least 10 girl-serving organizations with the launch of a new grant program, All Girls Forward.  That is a total of $2.5 million over the next five years invested in local girls’ education and wellbeing. Afterschool programs, college prep, health and wellness activities, pregnancy prevention programs and more will be funded through this grant.

I am on a mission to raise funds for the inaugural year of All Girls Forward campaign. 

Join me by making a tax-deductible donation to this worthy cause.

A $25 donation can provide a women fare for public transportation during the work week.

A $50 donation can provide girls living in poverty a backpack full of school supplies.

A $75 donation provides interview or workplace attire for a women looking to get back into the workforce.

A $100 donation can provide mental & behavioral health screenings to woman and girls in need to determine if additional resources or treatment may be needed.