Super Interns Needed!

WGF is looking for a few good interns (or work study students). Are you passionate about women’s rights? Are you interested in hands-on learning (not just filing and making copies? Are you thinking about a career in the nonprofit sector? If so — we need you! We are beginning to plan for Fall 2015 interns. We…

Orange is the New Black Happy Hour

Are you a fan of OITNB?  Then you are not going to want to miss this! Join the WGF and our friends at the Delta Foundation for a Happy Hour featuring Lauren Morelli, Pittsburgh native and co-producer/writer for Orange is the New Black!   Click here  to buy your tickets — don’t delay, space is limited! Proceeds…

A Conference Like No Other!

Are you navigating a Crossroads in your life?  You won’t want to miss the Crossroads Conference for Women coming up on March 10, 2015! In service of WGF’s mission to develop women leaders, and timed to coincide with Women’s History Month in March, the Crossroads Conference is certain to be a thought-provoking day.  WGF believes that when women thrive, communities…

November 2014 News from WGF

Do you think it is fair that teens at the age of 16 and 17 have taxes taken out of their paychecks but can’t vote? This is a topic that concerned the mind of GirlGover, Raven Roland and many other GirlGover’s during our October meeting since many of them work part-time jobs to help their…

WGF@ Events

WGF is partnering with a variety of local groups to provide our members an opportunity to connect with WGF, each other, and the community in a fun and social way.   Click here to see the full calendar of WGF@ Events.

YOUR ACTION TODAY CAN HELP OVERTURN THE HOBBY LOBBY RULING!

Many of you have asked us over the last week, what can be done to reestablish the rights the Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby ruling will strip away from hundreds of thousands of women. A group of Senators is working to expedite legislation that would override the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case and…

GirlGov 2014 in the News!

GirlGov continues to make a difference in Southwest Pennsylvania and Harrisburg! Check out this article featuring GirlGov 2014 participant, Madison McIntyre, and State Representative Dom Costa.

Q&A about Gender Wage Gap with Kimberly Slater-Wood

How do you think the wage gap affects Pittsburgh? One of many areas the wage gap has affected Pittsburgh is socioeconomically  – There has been a permanent shift in our workforce – we have more women in the workforce than ever before;  we have more single mothers in the workforce than ever before; and more…

A great loss – MJ Tocci

The world has lost a great woman, and we have lost a beloved board member and friend. It is with heavy hearts that we share that WGF Board Member, MJ Tocci, has passed away.  Many of you knew MJ personally, and have been touched by her work with WGF and the Heinz School’s Negotiation Academy.…

Office Space Available

Do you know someone who is looking for office space?  WGF is looking to sublet some of our beautiful space in the conveniently located in the historic Landmarks Building at Station Square.  Just minutes from Downtown and convenient to bus and trolley routes.  This BEAUTIFUL space is MOVE-IN READY. Included amenities: •Up to two private…