Women's Foundation of Alabama

Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s EssentiAL Plan to boost workforce inclusion

The Women's Foundation of Alabama continues to advocate for the EssentiAL Plan to increase workforce participation this legislative session.

Mary Claire Wooten

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February 12, 2025

Women’s Foundation of Alabama President Melanie R. Bridgeforth to step down in 2025

Named chief executive in 2018, Bridgeforth catapulted the organization from a regional women’s fund to a philanthropic powerhouse and statewide influencer.

October 8, 2024

Women’s Foundation of Alabama announces “Unleashed” event with Barbara Pierce Bush

The daughter of the 43rd president and granddaughter of the 41st will headline the signature event.

August 29, 2024

Women’s Foundation of Alabama awards $1.2 million to accelerate economic opportunities

46 Alabama-based programs and organizations across 44 counties received the awards.

February 16, 2024

Chamber CEO, Ainsworth to address child care at foundation event

The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham.

January 17, 2024

Women’s Foundation launches ambitious Watershed Campaign

The campaign aims to raise $7.5 million for a historic economic leap to empower 10,000 women.

Bill Britt

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December 14, 2023

Women’s Foundation opens applications for 2024 Policy Institute Fellowship

The institute offers an experiential learning opportunity geared towards fostering community leaders adept in public policy advocacy.

October 10, 2023

Women’s Foundation launches grant cycle to accelerate economic opportunity for women

This marks the first time the grant cycle will be open to local, community-based organizations across Alabama.

August 2, 2023

Women’s Foundation opens new headquarters

In 2022, the Women’s Foundation secured over $700,000 for organizations serving women in 21 counties.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 9, 2023