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Executive Director Amanda S. Aronoff and WOMEN'S WAY Highlighted by PECO Radio Spots

PECO is highlighting our work in the community as we close out Women’s History Month via commericals airing on WURD - 900 AM. The spot featuring WOMEN'S WAY is airing on Monday, March 26, 2012.

2013 Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize: Nominate a Book Today!

Nominate a Book for the 2013 Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize

The Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize honors a female author for her work in advancing the dialogue about women’s rights.  Established in 2007, this prize honors the legacy of Ernesta Drinker Ballard, a WOMEN’S WAY founder, first president of its Board of Directors and extraordinary champion for women and girls.   The Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize is presented annually by WOMEN’S WAY.

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Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize is a Big Success

Around 200 guests joined WOMEN'S WAY at Moore College of Art & Design on March 15, 2012, for the Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize honoring Rebecca Traister for her book Big Girls Don't Cry: The Election That Changed Everything for American Women. Traister was interviewed by Tamala Edwards of 6ABC. The audience was thrilled with the timely, lively, and often amusing discussion. 6ABC covered the event. Check out the video.

Women's Lunchtime Policy Briefing Recording

Did you know that 20.4 million women are already benefiting from the preventative health provision of the health care reform law which allows us to get critical health screenings such as mammograms and pap smears without a co-pay?

Take Action for Women's Reproductive Health

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The attacks against women's reproductive health continue into the new year. House Bill 1977 is a dangerous bill that is currently moving through the General Assembly.

Our Response to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's Decision to Defund Planned Parenthood

UPDATE:

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced that they "will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligibility to apply for future grants, while maintaining the ability of our affiliates to make funding decisions that meet the needs of their communities."

Roe v. Wade Anniversary Action Event

WOMEN'S WAY, Raising Women's Voices of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvanians For Choice held a Roe v. Wade Anniversary Action Event on Friday, January 20, 2012, from noon to 1:00 pm on Broad and Walnut Streets.  This outdoor "honk and wave" visibility event in Center City, Philadelphia helped us reflect on what is at stake for women and tell our lawmakers enough is enough! We are fed up with the on going attacks on women's reproductive health.

CEO Profile of Amanda Aronoff

Executive Director Amanda Aronoff was featured in the December 2, 2011, edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal under the CEO file.

Business Journal Article on Grantmaking Strategy

WOMEN'S WAY's new Action Partners program was featured in the November 18, 2011 Philadelphia Business Journal.

WOMEN’S WAY Announces New Grantmaking Program

PHILADELPHIA, PA – November 17, 2011 – After three years of planning, WOMEN’S WAY is turning up the volume of its “powerful voice for women,” changing the way funds raised by the organization are distributed throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.  The organization, born out of fundraising necessity for women’s issues 35 years ago, is evolving to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.