Grown-up Girl Power: Washington Area Women's Foundation

OK-- Yes, I know I will likely invoke the ire of many women for the title of this post.  I went to a Women's college and I know all about the PC of such a statement.  However, this morning I am sitting on a plane feeling giddy as a school girl about finding a like-minded friend that gives me hope that making a difference is not only possible but probable with a good plan.

This morning I took a few moments away from a conference I was attending to have breakfast with Lisa Kays of the Washington Area Women's Foundation.  In full disclosure, she had contacted me about her organization and getting together to discuss blogging.  I had previously learned about WAWF from an incoming link to DP from their blog a couple of months ago.  At that time, they were just getting started with blogging and I decided to 'stay tuned' to see how their blog developed.

I did not know what our meeting would be like.  Afterall, we were just two bloggers getting together in real-time over a cup of coffee.  As fortune would have it, we both discovered that we share many ideas, hopes and dreams for 'citizen philanthropy' and for making small but profound improvements in our little corners of the world.

The Washington Area Women's Foundation is a unique organization.  Founded in the late 90's by a small group of women, the foundation uses the resources that are donated to them to help D.C. area women to become more self-sufficient through practical programs that empower women to continually develop and refine their occupational and personal financial skills.

As a way of bridging the gap, the Women’s Foundation launched The Stepping Stones Initiative this year. The goal of Stepping Stones is to build long-term economic security and financial independence for low-income, women-headed families. Stepping Stones focuses investing in four areas: financial education and wealth creation; jobs and business ownership; child care and early education; and health and safety.

Through initiatives like Stepping Stones, by fostering a powerful wave of philanthropy, by focusing the power of giving together, Washington Area Women’s Foundation believes that every woman and every girl can have the tools they need to reach their full potential.

After talking to Lisa, I am convinced that WWAF supports the notion that every dollar counts.  In fact, Lisa tells me that individuals donating at a $25-30 level actually get a voice as a committee member, if they desire, and have a voice in the organization. 

Send your Dollar Today

The WAWF make it easy to donate.

Online donations of any amount can be made through their website.  Click here

To learn more about a 'giving circle' where you can give with others, contact

   

Ruth Swanson
rswanson@wawf.org
Director of Development & Philanthropic Services
Washington Area Women’s Foundation
1411 K Street NW, Ste 800
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.237.7737 x205
Fax: 202.347.7739

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