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WOMEN’S WAY 46th Annual Celebration – Tickets Are Live!

WOMEN’S WAY 46th Annual Celebration – tickets available! Calling all Equity Champions! You are invited to our largest fundraiser and premiere event of the year, the WOMEN’S WAY 46th Annual…

Fox29 Good Day Philadelphia: WOMEN’S WAY Wednesdays

WOMEN’S WAY Wednesdays Returns to Stratus Rooftop Lounge Tune in to catch WOMEN’S WAY Director of the Gender Wealth Institute, Kelly Sheard, join representatives from Stratus Lounge and Sisterly Love…

Women’s History Month 2024

Women’s History Month 2024 Join WOMEN’S WAY throughout the month of March to honor Women’s History Month! As we commemorate this special month, we invite you to join us in…

March 19, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Catalyzing Change in the Labor Movement

Womanly Magazine: ‘Today We Are Possible’ Photo Exhibition

‘Today We Are Possible’ — A Photo Exhibition Exploring the Intersections of Gender and Wealth Originally Published on February 28, 2024 by Regine Roquia for Womanly Magazine. On January 31st,…

16th Annual Book Prize Nominations

Nominations needed for the 16th Annual Book Prize Did you read an amazing book last year? Consider nominating it for the 16th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize! Nominations are due by…

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee 2024

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee The Book Prize Committee is responsible for selecting the winner of the 16th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize.  Committee Details and Responsibilities: Books will be…

Explore the New Gender Wealth Gap Learning Module

Explore the New Gender Wealth Gap Learning Module We are so excited to announce the launch of the Gender Wealth Gap Learning Module, an innovative online resource aimed at dispelling…

Save the Date: WOMEN’S WAY 46th Annual Celebration

WOMEN’S WAY 46th Annual Celebration – Save The Date!  (Update 3/13/24: Tickets for the 46th Annual Celebration are now available! For more info and to purchase your ticket, please click…

Photography Exhibition: “Today We Are Possible”

“Today We Are Possible” Ongoing photography exhibit explores the intersections of gender and wealth through the lens of six Philadelphia women captured in stunning, intimate portraits by Gregory Wright VISIT…

Press Release: Photo Exhibit Explores Intersection of Gender and Wealth

“Today We Are Possible” Photo Exhibit Explores Intersection of Gender and Wealth in Philadelphia For Immediate Release – January 23, 2024 PHILADELPHIA, PA – WOMEN’S WAY invites you to a…

January 31, 2024 | 5:30 pm

“Today We Are Possible” Photo Exhibit Opening Reception

CTGWG Recap: Tackling Wealth Supremacy

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum – Tackling Wealth Supremacy “I am deliberately playing off, of course, white supremacy when I devised the term ‘wealth supremacy,’ because what I’m…

WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

WOMEN’S WAY Receives $50,000 Grant from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey   We are excited to share that WOMEN’S WAY received a $50,000 grant from United…

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: From Extraction to Equity – Tackling Wealth Supremacy

January 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Cerrando la Brecha De Riqueza De Género: De la Extracción a la Equidad Económica

Announcing Our Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum 2024 Series

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum Series 2024 Lineup Heading into its third year, the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum series remains steadfast in its mission to educate stakeholders…

CTGWG Recap: Building an Equitable Ecosystem for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Building an Equitable Ecosystem for Women of Color Entrepreneurs Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape is no easy feat, and for Women of Color, the…

November 29, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Building an Equitable Ecosystem for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Transgender Awareness Week: November 13-19

Transgender Awareness Week: November 13-19 This week, we’re commemorating Trans Awareness Week, a time to unite and raise awareness around the challenges faced by the trans and nonbinary community. What…

November 16, 2023 | 5:30 pm

Grant Blvd and WOMEN’S WAY: Sip & Shop + Panel Discussion

Recap: 15th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize

Recap: 15th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize On November 1st, 2023, WOMEN’S WAY hosted our 15th Annual Book Prize honoring Washington Post reporter and author Casey Parks for her book,…

Become a 2024 Change the Narrative Fellow!

Apply to Become a Change the Narrative Fellow! The stories we’ve been told about wealth aren’t true. For women and gender-expansive folks of color, who are most likely to experience…

November 1, 2023 | 5:30 pm

15th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize

Change the Narrative Fellow featured in WHYY: “Pandemic-era Benefits are Long Gone”

Change the Narrative Fellow featured in WHYY: “Pandemic-era benefits are long gone. Philly advocates are trying to bridge the gap for families living in poverty” As a member of our…

Technical.ly: WOMEN’S WAY Is Developing a Gender Wealth Index

WOMEN’S WAY is developing a Gender Wealth Index to better understand the gender wealth gap Originally Published on October 10, 2023 by Sarah Huffman, Technical.ly.  PHILADELPHIA (Technical.ly) – WOMEN’S WAY…

Recap: 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit

Recap: 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit   On September 22nd, WOMEN’S WAY proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit. This year’s event delved deep into the heart of the…

October 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm

Change the Narrative Fellows Video Screening + Panel Discussion

Board Update: Meet our Four Newest Members!

Board Update: Meet our Four Newest Members! This September, we proudly welcomed four exceptional individuals to our Board of Directors, each bringing a unique perspective and valuable expertise to WOMEN’S…

KYW Newsradio: 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit to Kick Off This Week

2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit to Kick Off This Week Originally Published on September 19, 2023 by Antionette Lee, KYW Newsradio. Click here for the original article on KYW Newsradio.…

G-Town Radio: WOMEN’S WAY 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit

WOMEN’S WAY 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit Interview with Vanessa’s Money Hour Originally aired September 15, 2023 on Vanessa’s Money Hour on G-Town Radio.  Tune in below to catch Kelly…

Press Release: WOMEN’S WAY Gender Wealth Summit to Provide Preview of Region’s First Gender Wealth Index

WOMEN’S WAY Gender Wealth Summit to Provide Preview of Region’s First Gender Wealth Index For Immediate Release PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 12, 2023) – WOMEN’S WAY, the Greater Philadelphia region’s leading…

September 22, 2023 | 8:00 am

2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit

Change the Narrative Fellow featured in The New York Times: “Can You Buy A House In Your 20s?”

Change the Narrative Fellow featured in The New York Times: “Can You Buy A House In Your 20’s?” As a member of our second cohort of Change the Narrative Fellows,…

Save the Date: 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit

(Update: Registration is now open. To register, please visit womensway.org/summit2023).  The WOMEN’S WAY Gender Wealth Institute is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit and is pleased to…

CTGWG Recap: Our Stories, Our Power – Building Solidary through Storytelling

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Our Stories, Our Power – Building Solidary through Storytelling On July 26th, our Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum provided an exploration of…

Now Hiring: GWI Program and Data Manager

Now Hiring: GWI Program and Data Manager GWI Program and Data Manager – NO LONGER OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.  Job Description WOMEN’S WAY is looking for a proactive, independently motivated individual…

July 26, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Our Stories, Our Power – Building Solidarity through Storytelling

CTGWG Recap: Gender Focused Investing

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum Recap: Gender Focused Investing – What Happens When We Center Women? There is growing evidence that centering gender equity as an investment strategy drives…

Chedder News: How WOMEN’S WAY is Taking on the Gender Wealth Gap

Chedder News program, ChedHER, features WOMEN’S WAY Chief Disruptor, Diane-Cornman Levy Each week, ChedHER celebrates representation and inclusion in business with today’s leaders to shine a light on women who…

June 28, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Gender Focused Investing – What Happens When We Center Women?

Recap: 45th Annual Celebration

Recap: WOMEN’S WAY 45th Annual Celebration Spark Collective Action On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, WOMEN’S WAY hosted its 45th Annual Celebration: Spark Collective Action at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.…

Press Release: Kathryn Kolbert Esq. to Be Honored for Long and Distinguished Career Advancing Reproductive Rights

Kathryn Kolbert Esq., Renowned Public Interest Attorney, to Be Honored for Long and Distinguished Career Advancing Reproductive Rights Kathryn Kolbert Esq. will receive the prestigious Lucretia Mott Award at the…

Recap: Mayoral Candidate Forum

Mayoral Candidate Forum Recap: Sparking Conversations on Women’s Issues On April 26th, in person and via live stream, WOMEN’S WAY, The Forum of Executive Women, The League of Women Voters…

6ABC News: Group Hosts Mayoral Candidates at Temple to Discuss Gender, Racial Equity

Group Hosts Mayoral Candidates at Temple to Discuss Gender, Racial Equity Originally Published on April 26, 2023 by 6abc Action News PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates were invited to…

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee 2023

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee The Book Prize Committee is responsible for selecting the winner of the 15th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize.  Committee Details and Responsibilities: Books will be…

15th Annual Book Prize Nominations

Nominations needed for the 15th Annual Book Prize Did you read an amazing book last year? Consider nominating it for the 15th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize! Nominations are due by…

Press Release: WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant to Advance the Financial Health of Women in the Philadelphia Region

WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant to Advance the Financial Health of Women in the Philadelphia Region WOMEN’S WAY has teamed up with JPMorgan Chase’s Women on The Move to positively impact…

April 26, 2023 | 6:00 pm

Sparking Conversations on Women’s Issues: A Mayoral Candidate Forum

April 18, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Behind the Mic – The Impact of Media on Gender and Racial Equity

CTGWG Recap: It’s Time to Talk about Taxes

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum Recap: It’s Time to Talk about Taxes and the Gender Wealth Gap While the U.S. income tax system is progressive overall, many aspects of…

March 15, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: It’s Time to Talk about Taxes and the Gender Wealth Gap

Al Día News: CCP, WOMEN’S WAY partner on new fellowship cohort

CCP, WOMEN’S WAY partner on new fellowship cohort 10 students were selected for the Change the Narrative Fellowship, and will gain the opportunity to change perceptions about women and economic…

Save the Date: WOMEN’S WAY 45th Annual Celebration

WOMEN’S WAY 45th Annual Celebration – Save The Date!  (Update: The 45th Annual Celebration was held on May 18, 2023. For a recap of the event, please click here.) This…

Press Release: WOMEN’S WAY Announces 3rd Cohort of Change the Narrative Fellows

Community College of Philadelphia and WOMEN’S WAY Partner to Assemble New Cohort of Change the Narrative Fellows FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10 Students from Community College of Philadelphia will work…

Recap: “Abortion Helpline, This is Lisa” Screening and Discussion about Anti-Abortion Clinics

Recap: “Abortion Helpline, This is Lisa” Screening and Discussion about Anti-Abortion Clinics On January 24th 2023, WOMEN’S WAY and the Young Women’s Initiative joined forces with grantee partner, the Abortion…

CTGWG Recap: Let’s Start at the Beginning – Understanding Wealth and Power

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum Recap: Let’s Start at the Beginning – Understanding Wealth and Power The origins of wealth and power in the United States go hand in…

January 24, 2023 | 12:00 pm

“Abortion Helpline, This is Lisa” Screening with Abortion Liberation Fund

January 11, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Let’s Start at the Beginning – Understanding Wealth and Power

Diane Cornman-Levy Panelist at Equitable Wealth Symposium

Diane Cornman-Levy Panelist at Equitable Wealth Symposium On November 10th, WOMEN’S WAY Chief Disruptor, Diane Cornman-Levy participated in the Equitable Wealth Symposium as a panelist in a session titled “The…

Announcing our New Board Chair

WOMEN’S WAY announces the appointment of Myra Brown as Board Chair December 8, 2022 – WOMEN’S WAY is thrilled to welcome Myra Brown as our new Board Chair. Myra’s leadership…

Change the Narrative Fellows Speak at National FSS Conference

Change the Narrative Fellows Speak as Keynote Panelists at National FSS Conference This year, Compass Working Capital partnered with WOMEN’S WAY to offer FSS participants the opportunity to participate in…

CTGWG Recap: Why the Student Loan Crisis is a Gender Justice Issue

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum – Why the Student Loan Crisis is a Gender Justice Issue “Student loan debt is not a gender justice issue simply because it…

Diane Cornman-Levy Featured in 34th Street Magazine: “Philly’s Political Future”

Diane Cornman-Levy Featured in 34th Street Magazine November Issue: “Philly’s Political Future” Four Philadelphia public servants have already declared their candidacies in what’s shaping up to be a competitive 2023…

Recap: 14th Annual Book Prize

Recap: 14th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize An annual tradition, The WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize was established in 2007 to honor the legacy of Ernesta Drinker Ballard, a WOMEN’S WAY…

November 16, 2022 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum – Why the Student Loan Crisis is a Gender Justice Issue

Diane Cornman-Levy Featured on WURD Radio

CrossWURDz radio program features WOMEN’S WAY Chief Disruptor, Diane-Cornman LEVY On September 20, 2022, WOMEN’S WAY Chief Disruptor, Diane Cornman-Levy, sat down with Kala J., co-host of CrossWURDz program on…

Technical.ly Features Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit

Technical.ly Features the WOMEN’S WAY Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit The Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit was recently featured in an article by Technical.ly! View the article below to learn more about…

Communications and Events Intern

Application Closed: Communications and Events Intern (Paid) WOMEN’S WAY is seeking a proactive and creative individual to assist with content creation and event planning. If you’re a self-starter who loves…

October 20, 2022 | 5:30 pm

Register now: 14th Annual Book Prize

Recap: Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit

Recap: Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit On Friday, September 16th, WOMEN’S WAY hosted the Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit at Quorum at the University City Science Center. From the very start, the…

Change The Narrative Fellows Graduation

Change the Narrative Fellows Graduation Kelly Sheard, Director of the Gender Wealth Institute, shares her reflection below about the graduation of the second cohort of Change the Narrative Fellows. “Come…

CTGWG Recap: Why Narratives Matter – Shaping Change By Sharing Our Stories

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Why Narratives Matter – Shaping Change by Sharing Our Stories Gender equity work is narrative change work. By shining a light on our…

September 16, 2022 | 8:00 am

Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit

STATEMENT BY WOMEN’S WAY ON THE SCOTUS RULING TO OVERTURN ROE V. WADE

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022 Contact: Misha Rodriguez, mrodriguez@womensway.org, (215) 852-5269 STATEMENT BY WOMEN’S WAY ON THE SCOTUS RULING TO OVERTURN ROE V. WADE The decision to eliminate the…

July 13, 2022 | 4:00 pm

Why Narratives Matter: Shaping Change by Sharing Our Stories

WOMEN’S WAY selected as The Forum of Executive Women’s Forum Ally

WOMEN’S WAY selected as The Forum of Executive Women’s 2022-2024 Forum Ally WOMEN’S WAY is honored and thrilled to be selected as The Forum of Executive Women’s 2022-2024 Forum Ally!…

Kelly Sheard Featured in Shared Safety Spotlight

Kelly Sheard, Director of the Gender Wealth Institute, Featured in Shared Safety Spotlight WOMEN’S WAY Director of GWI, Kelly Sheard, was interviewed for the most recent Shared Safety (Philadelphia’s Response…

Recap: 44th Annual Celebration

Recap: 44th Annual Celebration The Way Forward: The Power of Solidarity On May 11th, we held our 44th Annual Celebration, The Way Forward: The Power of Solidarity, our signature annual…

Save the Date: Gender Wealth Summit

WOMEN’S WAY Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit – Save The Date!  We are so excited to announce the date for the Inaugural Gender Wealth Summit. Hosted by the Gender Wealth Institute…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: We Need to Talk About Retirement – A Gender Justice Issue

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: We Need to Talk about Retirement – A Gender Justice Issue Racial and gender disparities in pay, inherited wealth and access to employer-sponsored…

“Confronting White Supremacy” Diane Cornman-Levy and Myra Brown on PhillyCAM

“Confronting White Supremacy” Diane Cornman-Levy and Myra Brown on Philly CAM On April 14th, WOMEN’S WAY Chief Disruptor, Diane Cornman-Levy and WOMEN’S WAY Board Vice Chair, Myra Brown, sat down…

WOMEN’S WAY 44th Annual Celebration

WOMEN’S WAY 44th Annual Celebration – Tickets now live!  The Annual Celebration is WOMEN’S WAY’s signature annual event, and is one of the most highly anticipated and attended non-profit events…

April 27, 2022 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: We Need to Talk About Retirement – A Gender Justice Issue

Diane Cornman-Levy Panelist on “Breaking the Bias: Philly Women at Work”

Diane Cornman-Levy Panelist on “Breaking the Bias: Philly Women at Work” In honor of Women’s History Month, the School District of Philadelphia Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a…

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee The Book Prize Committee is responsible for selecting the winner of the 14th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize.  Committee Details and Responsibilities: Books will be…

Save the Date: WOMEN’S WAY 44th Annual Celebration

WOMEN’S WAY 44th Annual Celebration – Save The Date!  The Annual Celebration is WOMEN’S WAY’s signature annual event, and is one of the most highly anticipated and attended non-profit events…

14th Annual Book Prize Nominations

Nominations needed for the 14th Annual Book Prize Did you read an amazing book last year? Consider nominating it for the 14th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize! Nominations are due by Thursday, March…

February 24, 2022 | 4:00 pm

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Intersections of Reproductive & Economic Justice

2022 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards

2022 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards RACIAL JUSTICE: Models that address the six principles for collaborative practice that promote equity and justice. Our very own Chief Disruptor Diane Cornman-Levy received 2nd…

Lunch and Learn with Planned Parenthood Keystone

Lunch and Learn with Planned Parenthood Keystone On January 20th, WOMEN’S WAY hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn with Immediate Response Action Fund grantee Planned Parenthood Keystone! During the session,…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Dismantling White Supremacy

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Dismantling White Supremacy WOMEN’S WAY understands that no gender equity discussion is complete without discussing the impact of race. To achieve true liberation…

Honoring Lynn Yeakel (1941-2022)

Honoring Lynn Yeakel (1941-2022) Lynn Yeakel was a visionary who was dedicated and determined to achieve equality for women.  She worked tirelessly to amplify the voices of the majority in…

Now Hiring: Manager of Communications

Now Hiring: Manager of Communications WOMEN’S WAY is looking for an ambitious, independently motivated jack-of-all-trades to lead our communications efforts. This role would be perfect for a self-starter with big…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Dismantling White Supremacy

The Raise Round Up Recap: Winners and Radio Show

The Raise Round-Up Recap: Winners and Radio Show On December 15th, we held the Raise Round-Up in partnership with Zenith Wealth Partners and Mom Your Business, where the 10 finalists…

Next City: Read IRAF’s latest feature!

Next City: Read IRAF’s latest feature! The Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) was recently featured in an article by Next City! View the article below as it discusses the history…

Announcing the 10 Finalists of the Raise Round-Up Competition!

Announcing the 10 Finalists of the Raise Round-Up Competition! To address funding disparities that impact women of color owned businesses, Mom Your Business and Zenith Wealth Partners, in partnership with…

Save the Date: November 30 is Giving Tuesday 

Save the Date: November 30 is Giving Tuesday On November 30, many will come together for a special 24-hour online Giving Day called #GivingTuesday! We need your help to support…

November 19, 2021 | 6:00 pm

Hear Her Story: Community Speaking Tour