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A CATALYST

FOR CHANGE

Atlanta Women's Foundation

We invest in women and girls because when they thrive, families thrive, communities thrive—and we all thrive.

Our mission is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls. We help create a ripple effect of opportunity, equity, and lasting change across metro Atlanta through strategic grantmaking, education, and community-building.

We invest in women and girls because when they thrive, families thrive, communities thrive—and we all thrive.

Our mission is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls. We help create a ripple effect of opportunity, equity, and lasting change across metro Atlanta through strategic grantmaking, education, and community-building.

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What

        We Do

What

  We Do

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The Atlanta Women’s Foundation is focused on lifting women and girls out of poverty and creating stronger communities across metro Atlanta. Since 1998, we’ve invested more than $30 million in programs that improve the lives of women and girls in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties.

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AWF raises funds from the community and invests in local nonprofits through a collective impact model. This model amplifies the work of organizations serving women and girls across metro Atlanta.

By funding what works—and working together—we maximize impact and drive systemic change.

Beyond our role as a funder, AWF serves as an educator and connector. We provide philanthropic leadership training, conduct research, and build powerful networks through events that inform, inspire, and catalyze action.

OUR

OUR

  FOCUS

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FOCUS

We focus on the issues that create lasting change.

Our grant programs and initiatives prioritize critical areas such as mental and physical health, education, life skills, and economic empowerment. We invest in proven strategies that help women and girls overcome barriers, unlock opportunity, and lead safe, healthy, self-sufficient, and vibrant lives.

When we address the challenges women and girls face, the entire community benefits.

WHAT

  YOU CAN DO

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WHAT

YOU CAN DO

Shape a stronger Atlanta.

Your time, support, and voice help close opportunity gaps, expand access to critical services, and create a stronger Atlanta for everyone.

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Whether you give, attend events, participate in a leadership program, or raise awareness in your community—you’re helping to uplift women and girls and build a more equitable future.

NEWS

  AND UPDATES

Stay connected with our impact.
From campaigns to community events, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation drives awareness and raises vital funds to support women and girls in metro Atlanta.

Read our blog to explore success stories from our nonprofit partners, learn about our latest initiatives, and find out how you can get involved.

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