How Equal Pay for Working Women Would Grow the American Economy

According to an analysis by IWPR (the Institute for Women’s Policy Research), the poverty rate for working women would be cut in half if women were paid the same as comparable men. The analysis—prepared by IWPR for use in The Shriver Report’s A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink, produced in partnership with the Center…

Gala Photos

Photos from our November Gala “Celebrating Women Having a Global Impact” are now available online.  To view them, and order prints for yourself, click here http://clicks4acause.inspiredbyyou.com/.  You’ll need to create a unique username and password to view the entire set.  

WGF Featured in Pittsburgh Magazine

Hot off the presses!  WGF has a special section in the Pittsburgh Magazine this month, in celebration of our anniversary.  2014 will mark 12 years since our founding, and 10 years since we began operations and made our first grants.  This wonderful piece, written by former intern and volunteer extraordinaire Stephanie Rex, showcases the past, present,…

Girls Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Fall Policy Briefing:  Think Locally, Act Globally Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. At the WGF Offices, Landmarks Building 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 315, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Register now; Space is limited. From our “Celebrating Women!” gala this November, to our upcoming documentary film “Madame Presidenta: Why Not U.S.?”,  WGF is embracing…

Give to WGF through United Way

Did you know you can support WGF through the United Way?  Select Contributor Choice Code # 1455637 on your United Way pledge form, if your employer offers a United Way employee campaign!  Its that easy! For more information, call 412-434-4883 or email Jui Joshi, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at jui@wgfpa.org.

Be a Part of Pittsburgh’s Day of the Girl Party

“When you empower a girl, you change the world!” International Day of the Girl is almost here and it’s time for Pittsburgh to celebrate.  This FREE, family-friendly event includes activities from local girl and youth-serving organizations, music, and food. It’s the perfect way to spend your Friday evening. Groups are welcome too, so bring your…

Issues Briefing

The Women and Girls Foundation and FISA Foundation presents Issue Briefing Addressing Reproductive Health Care for Underserved Populations: Innovative Programming for Incarcerated Women and Minors Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 9 a.m. Calvary Episcopal Church 315 Shady Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Please join us to hear presentations by a panel of experts that will…

Women See Negative Impacts from PA Budget

WGF is hosted our first policy briefing of 2013 on March 27th, focusing on the impacts of PA state budget cuts on women and girls. The informative panel featured Jessie Ramey From Yinzercation, Chris Sandvig from PCRG, LaTasha Mayes from New Voices, Rochelle Jackson from Just Harvest, and Lisa Frank from OnePittsburgh. WESA covered the…

GirlGov'ers Featured in PopCity

GirlGov’ers  Laila Al-Soulaiman (pictured) and Sarah Pesi recently participated in the Girls Coalition of Southwest Pennsylvania’s Be Inspired: Girls Can Change the World on Feb 23, the Sheraton Station Square.   The Girls Coalition invited young female activists to talk to local girls about getting involved in issues they’re passionate about.  The panel also featured  Julia Bluhm and Izzy Labbe of…

Seeking Administrative Professional

UPDATED MARCH 20th:  WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! The Women and Girls Foundation is a small staff, and it is unusual for us to have a job opening.  However, we are currently seeking an administrative professional to join our team.  If you or anyone you know…