Washington Area Women's Foundation

Last week, our President and CEO, Tamara Wilds Lawson, was honored with the Washington Business Journal's Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award! Check out the latest WBJ article highlighting her bold vision and the transformative work The Women's Foundation is doing to address the many challenges Black women nonprofit executives face. https://lnkd.in/ed5r-4tk

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Tamara Wilds Lawson, for being named the Washington Business Journal's 2024 Nonprofit CEO of the Year! Tamara's visionary leadership drives our mission to support women and girls from birth to the boardroom. We are so proud of you, Tamara, for this well-deserved recognition! ____ #WashingtonBusinessJournal #CEOoftheYear #WashingtonDC #DMV #Nonprofit

🎁 Last chance to make an impact for women and girls! Invest $25 or more by midnight, and we'll send an eCard to someone you're grateful for on your behalf. 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/e5NptwZ6

📣 Did you know only 1.8% of charitable giving in the U.S. goes to women’s and girls’ organizations?⁠ ⁠ For over 25 years, The Women’s Foundation has been the only grant-making institution in the Washington metropolitan area dedicated to ensuring every woman and girl can thrive. ⁠ ⁠ On today, #GivingTuesday, your gift can make an even bigger impact! 🎁 Donate $25 or more, and we’ll send a personalized eCard to someone you’re grateful for.⁠ ⁠ Your support helps sustain life-changing programs and launch vital initiatives like our new birth equity project.⁠ ⁠ Help us invest in women and girls in the region from birth to the boardroom.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏾 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/e5NptwZ6 ____ #washingtondc #maryland #virginia #women #girls

✨ Meet 2024 P.G.C. Rock Star Alexis Proctor, who expresses her gratitude this holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Through our Rock Star Fund, Alexis is turning her passion for empowering young girls into action by creating workshops and publishing workbooks designed to help them find their voice and confidence. As the author of Curly Girls Love Your Curls and The Ice Cream Talk: Loving the Skin You’re In, Alexis uses her own journey of overcoming bullying to inspire others to embrace self-love and authenticity.⁠ ⁠ Her workshops and workbooks create safe spaces for young women to share their experiences, build sisterhood, and cultivate a sense of belonging. Alexis is on a mission to uplift the next generation, helping them break free from self-doubt and embrace their worth.⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to hear from Alexis about her transformative work and how she’s inspiring young women to shine!

Happy Thanksgiving! ✨ Meet 2024 P.G.C. Rock Star Nina-Simone Hunter, who expresses her gratitude this holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Through our Rock Star Fund, Nina-Simone is expanding the reach of College Camp, an innovative online learning platform that guides students through the complex college application process. With interactive modules, planning templates, and live workshops, College Camp equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue admission to their dream schools and unlock their full potential.⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to hear from Nina-Simone about her journey, the impact of College Camp, and how she’s supporting young scholars.

✨ Meet Terra Harris, Executive Director of Community Youth Advance and a grantee partner of our Young Women’s Initiative! 🌟 Since 2005, Community Youth Advance has been empowering youth by leveraging community strength and reimagining out-of-school programs to teach, reach, and keep them on the path to success. Through programs like the Lily Sisterhood, Terra and her team are supporting young women in Prince George’s County to become youth advocates and community changemakers. Take a moment to hear from Terra as she shares her gratitude this holiday season!

✨ Meet 2024 P.G.C. Rock Star Favour Gam, who expresses her gratitude this holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Through our Rock Star Fund, Favour is bringing her vision to life with “For Colored College Girls”—a powerful literary project inspired by Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls. ⁠ ⁠ Her book, filled with stories, poems, and essays, uplifts the voices of young Black women in college and encourages young girls to engage with literature that amplifies underrepresented voices. From hosting workshops to organizing book readings, Favour is inspiring the next generation to embrace the power of storytelling. Take a moment to hear from Favour about her journey, the impact of her project, and how she’s creating spaces for young Black women to share their stories and amplify their voices.

✨ Meet 2024 P.G.C. Rock Star Sydnie Collins, who expresses her gratitude this holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Through our Rock Star Fund, Sydnie expanded her Perfect Timing Podcast platform to amplify the voices of Generation Z and create a safe space for them to discuss the issues that matter to them most.⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to hear from Sydnie about the impact of her work and how she’s championing young leaders to drive change in their communities.

✨ Meet 2023 D.C. Rock Star Aniya Coffey, who expresses her gratitude this holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Through our Rock Star Fund, Aniya founded BLISX DC, creating a safe and inspiring space for youth in our community to explore their creativity through sewing, stitching, and design. ⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to hear from Aniya about the impact of her work and how she’s transforming the lives of youth one stitch at a time.