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Black Enterprise covers Washington Area Women's Foundation's latest report entitled, "Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector."
Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine covers Washington Area Women's Foundation's latest report entitled, "Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector."
Washington Area Women’s Foundation honors Doreen Gentzler and Carol Thompson Cole with “Visionary Awards,” for its 25th anniversary reception.
Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson discusses her journey to Washington Area Women's Foundation.
Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson was named President and CEO of Washington Area Women's Foundation.
Our Vice President Martine Sadarangani Gordon joined iHeartRadio for a Women's History Month spotlight on The Women's Foundation. She discussed the mission, vision and impact of the organization and its partners.
Yahoo! explores the history of Black women being unprotected after rapper Megan Thee Stallion was shot, then ridiculed.
The region’s business leaders, including President and CEO Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, reflect on the racial inequity that led to George Floyd’s death — and talk about what it would take to come together and make real change
President and CEO Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat writes an op-ed discussing low-wage earners and COVID-19.
President & CEO Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat spoke with Women's Philanthropy Institute about their latest report, which offers new insight on how women’s foundations and funds create change for women and girls and the broader community.
DCist includes us on their event roundup list in December: Just in time for the charitable holiday season, the Washington Area Women’s Foundation will host a timely conversation about women’s philanthropy.
More than 1,000 people gathered for the Washington Area Women’s Foundation annual luncheon as Trinity President Pat McGuire received the Foundation’s Visionary Award for opening doors for thousands of women and girls in the Washington region.
The Washington Informer attended the 20th Anniversary Luncheon, and spoke with honoree Naomi Wadler about activism, voting, and the importance of The Women's Foundation.
The AFRO attended The Women's Foundation's 20th Anniversary Luncheon, and took a moment to speak with honoree and youth activist, Naomi Wadler about the importance of the Foundation and why voting matters.
ESSENCE attend the 2018 Leadership Luncheon and interviewed keynote speaker and youth activist, 12-year-old Naomi Wadler regarding her thoughts on voting and how youth of color can be more involved.
Look back at the 20-year history of this local group, whose mission is to help women go from poverty to economic security. Their Communications Manager Mercy Chikowore tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about future plans and gives details about the upcoming Leadership Luncheon.
The Chronicle Of Philanthropy interviews Washington Area Women's Foundation President and CEO Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat on her thoughts on closing the pay gap for women in the nonprofit sector.
Philanthropy Women covers Washington Area Women's Foundation's Young Women's Initiative Launch and discusses the organization's goals with the Initiative in DC.
ESSENCE.com attended the 2016 Leadership Luncheon and detailed the afternoon of inspiration the Women's Foundation's commitment to women and girls of color.
Washington Area Women's Foundation President & CEO, Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, made a public commitment to advancing equity for women and girls of color during the 2016 Leadership Luncheon. Read her remarks on The Huffington Post!
WUSA9 gave a recap on the 2016 Leadership Luncheon, which raised funds to support low income and underserved women and girls.
Great Day Washington did a special spotlight on our grantee partner Goodwill of Greater Washington's superstar Juanita King. Our Board Member Karen Wawrzaszek, Managing Director, Rockefeller and Company was on hand to talk about the 2016 Leadership Luncheon and of course the Luncheon's emcee WUSA9 anchor Lesli Foster!
Inside Philanthropy speaks with Washington Area Women's Foundation, New York Women's Foundation and Women’s Foundation of Minnesota about the Young Women's Initiative.
Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, President & CEO of the Washington Area Women's Foundation and Tamara A. Smith, CEO of the YWCA National Capital Area wrote a joint article on the importance of young women and girls of color in the Washington region and beyond.
Inside Philanthropy reports the announcement from Prosperity Together during the United State of Women Summit. Washington Area Women's Foundation joined 7 fellow women's foundations on stage to announce the Young Women’s Initiative, which will fund efforts to improve the lives of young women across the U.S., with a particular focus on young women of color.
The AFRO attended the “Mayor’s Convening on Early Childhood” that took place at the Shannon Place Center in Ward 8. Washington Area Women's Foundation's Lauren Stillwell Patterson participated in table discussions and received a mention in the article after participating in a lively discussion about early childcare in the region.
Inside Philanthropy speaks with The Women's Foundation's President & CEO about the challenges facing women and girls in the Washington Region and the Foundation's bold strategic plan to improve their lives.
WAMU speaks with The Women's Foundation's President & CEO about the barriers facing low-income women in the Washington region's labor force.
The AFRO takes an in depth look at the issue brief "Investing in Change: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Women in the Washington Region’s Labor Force" and the Foundation's partnerships to improve workforce development efforts in the region.
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