Inspire Atlanta 2023

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

As an Inspire Atlanta participant, I am excited to join the fundraising efforts of my 2023 cohort to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community. From my early years as a little girl and playing pretend, I remember role playing the fictional heroine She-Ra, He-Man's sister. She was strong, fast, and empathetic in her attempts to save the world. While I don’t have superhuman strength or speed, those who know me probably know that I carry a lot of empathy, and desire to make the world better, especially for women and girls. Through my volunteer work with the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, I am consistently touched by the courage and resilience that I witness from survivors of domestic violence. However, it has also opened my eyes to the significant needs and the calling for me to do more. Now is my time opportunity to have an even greater impact on females in my community. 

There are hundreds of thousands of women and girls living in Atlanta – nearly 25% of them are living below the poverty line. As the only public foundation in the state of Georgia solely dedicated to women and girls, The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) is 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 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. 

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 know that I want my 3 nieces to live in a world where their voices and actions have positive impact, and they understand their value. I have personally pledge to raise $10,000 for The Atlanta Women’s Foundation to support All Girls Forward. Will you support my efforts and The Atlanta Women’s Foundation? Please consider not only for me, but for all of the strong, smart, fierce girls in your life.