Highlights From the 2010 Leadership Luncheon

Revisit the best moments from the inspiring luncheon program that highlighted the work of The Women’s Foundation, the release of Portrait Project 2010, and the inspiring efforts of The Foundation’s Grantee Partners.

Goodwill of Greater Washington Changes Women’s Lives

Goodwill — a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner — provides training, case management and support services to women clients and employees.

Hopkins House Changes the Lives of Preschoolers & Teachers

How Hopkins House is using grants from The Women’s Foundation to address the quality of early care and education for children and the low salaries of teachers.

Glenn Hopkins Speaks at the 2010          Leadership Luncheon

The president of Hopkins House talks about how the preschool academy turned a grant from The Women’s Foundation into a movement in northern Virginia.

Be That Woman

Produced by RP3 Agency on behalf of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, this tale of one woman’s journey from a position of need to one of strength shows the power of investing in women and girls.

Message from the President of the Foundation

In May 2010, Nicky Goren, the new president of The Women’s Foundation sent a message to members of the community.

Through the Kitchen Door

Donors from the Washington 100 Leadership Network learned how to make Salvadoran pupusas during a site visit at Through the Kitchen Door, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner.

The Power of Giving Together

When we pool our resources to help women and girls in the Washington metropolitan area, change happens! Learn more about our mission and what we can accomplish through the power of giving together!

The Power of 10

In 2008, Washington Area Women’s Foundation celebrated 10years of working to improve the lives of women and girls. This video highlights 10 years of accomplishments.

Rise Up

After a fall, getting up isn’t easy; but it can be done, especially with a little help. This video explains the mission of The Foundation, the Stepping Stones initiative and the impact of our work.

Metamorphosis: The Story of Lacey Paey

After 15 years on public assistance, a single mother joins Washington Area Women in the Trades (WAWIT) — a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner — and transforms her own life.

Remarks From the 2008 Leadership Luncheon

Lacey Paey and Sharon Mitchell share their stories with attendees of the 2008 fundraising luncheon. Both Lacey and Sharon were graduates of Washington Area Women in the Trades, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner.

Grantee Testimonial: Evelyn

Grantee Testimonial: Tia

Grantee Testimonial: Linda

Grantee Testimonial: Beatrice