Inspire Atlanta 2026 Supporting Atlanta Women's Foundation
Demery Hatfield Heffern
The Atlanta Women's Foundation is Georgia’s only foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women and girls, leveraging research, strategic fundraising, and community partnerships to drive lasting change. I invite you to join me in championing this mission—supporting women and girls, being part of something bigger, and helping create meaningful, lasting impact in our community. Let’s give women and girls the opportunities they deserve!
Demery Hatfield Heffern
The Atlanta Women's Foundation is Georgia’s only foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women and girls, leveraging research, strategic fundraising, and community partnerships to drive lasting change. I invite you to join me in championing this mission—supporting women and girls, being part of something bigger, and helping create meaningful, lasting impact in our community. Let’s give women and girls the opportunities they deserve!
Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do!
As an Inspire Atlanta participant, I am excited to join the fundraising efforts of my 2026 cohort to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community.
Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) plays an essential role in helping more women and girls to live safe, economically self-sufficient lives. As a catalyst for change, AWF raises and invests funds through a research-driven, collective-impact model that amplifies the work of trusted nonprofit partners serving women and girls across metro Atlanta.
As a funder, educator, and connector, AWF:
· Funds proven nonprofit organizations addressing the root causes of poverty and instability
· Educates the community through research, learning experiences, and shared insights
· Connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to expand impact and collaboration
Your Inspire Atlanta donation fuels AWF’s strategic grantmaking—supporting women and girls experiencing economic hardship in metro Atlanta.
AWF’s research shows that economic stress is a primary driver of instability, affecting mental health, educational outcomes, and long-term opportunity for women, girls, and families. Inspire Atlanta helps address these interconnected challenges through three key areas of impact:
All Girls Forward: Girls Empowerment
Supports girls experiencing poverty with education, mentoring, socio-emotional development, life skills, and college and career readiness—helping ensure girls can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Strengthens access to mental-health informed support by addressing the root causes of stress - such as housing instability, food insecurity, and economic hardship - so women and girls can heal, build resilience, and move forward.
Two-Generation & Family Stability
Supports women and caregivers while improving outcomes for children—recognizing that when families are stable, both generations are better positioned to succeed.
When you give through AWF, your support goes further—creating stronger families, healthier communities, and lasting opportunities for women and girls.
