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…

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!  This year, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST, we will be back in person to celebrate the WOMEN’S…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Transgender Awareness Week: November 13-19

Transgender Awareness Week: November 13-19 This week is #TransAwarenessWeek! Learn more below as we raise awareness around issues faced by the trans community by highlighting resources, facilitating conversations, and amplifying…

Hear Her Story: Community Speaking Tour

New Partnership: Zenith Wealth Partners

New Partnership: Zenith Wealth Partners We are proud to announce our engagement of Zenith Wealth Partners who will advise on our endowment and help create community change! They will oversee the…

Recap: 13th Annual Book Prize

Recap: 13th Annual Book Prize On October 27th, WOMEN’S WAY held the 13th Annual Book Prize honoring New York Times best-selling author Chanel Miller for her memoir “Know My Name”!…

Recap: Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Security of Women

Recap: Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Security of Women On October 19th, we held the next session of our Closing the Gender Wealth Gap series. In honor of…

Register now: 13th Annual Book Prize

Register now: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Security of Women.

Register now: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Security of Women. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us on October 19, 2021…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Equity in Grantmaking

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Equity in Grantmaking On September 23rd, WOMEN’S WAY hosted the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Equity in Grantmaking The panel was moderated by…

Introducing: The Gender Wealth Institute

Introducing: The Gender Wealth Institute Amidst COVID-19’s devastating economic impact on women, we are excited to announce the launch of the Gender Wealth Institute (GWI), the newest evolution of the…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Equity in Grantmaking

Now Hiring: Part-time Database Associate

Now Hiring: Part-time Database Associate WOMEN’S WAY is looking for an ambitious, independently-motivated analytical thinker to provide support with data management. This role would be perfect for a self-starter with…

Now Hiring: Communications and Events Intern

Now Hiring: Communications and Events Intern WOMEN’S WAY is seeking a proactive, creative and digital media guru to assist with communications strategy and event planning. If you’re a self-starter who…

Check out our latest 3 IRAF grantees!

We recently distributed funding to 3 new Immediate Response Action Fund grantees!   No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc.- $10,000 No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc was facing…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Strengthening the Financial Capability of Women

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Strengthening the Financial Capability of Women On June 23rd, WOMEN’S WAY hosted the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Strengthening the Financial Capability of…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Strengthening the Financial Capability of Women

Recap: 43rd Annual Celebration: Breaking Down Barriers

Recap: 43rd Annual Celebration: Breaking Down Barriers On May 13, we held our 43rd Annual Celebration: Breaking Down Barriers, our signature annual event, and one of the most highly anticipated…

Now hiring: Program Director, Gender Wealth Institute

Now hiring: Program Director, Gender Wealth Institute WOMEN’S WAY is looking for a proactive, independently-motivated jack-of-all-trades to lead and execute the Gender Wealth Institute (formerly called the Women’s Economic Security…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Increasing Access to Affordable Housing

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Increasing Access to Affordable Housing On April 28th 2021, WOMEN’S WAY hosted the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Increasing Access to Affordable Housing.…

WOMEN’S WAY to receive WOAR’s Sing Out Loud: Singing for Survival Award!

WOMEN’S WAY to receive WOAR’s Sing Out Loud: Singing for Survival Award! WOAR honors WOMEN’S WAY with the Sing Out Loud: Singing for Survival Award for their work in supporting survivors of gender-based…

Diane Cornman-Levy featured in the Keystone!

Diane Cornman-Levy featured in the Keystone! Our Executive Director Diane Cornman-Levy was recently featured in an article by the Keystone Newsroom. She discusses Biden’s COVID Relief Plan and it’s potential…

Now Open: Annual Celebration Marketplace

Now Open: Annual Celebration Marketplace In preparation for WOMEN’S WAY 43rd Annual Celebration: Breaking Down Barriers, we’re launching special offerings and programming leading up to the event! Join us for…

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee

WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize Committee The Book Prize Committee is responsible for selecting the winner of the 13th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize.  Committee Details and Responsibilities: Books will be…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Increasing Access to Affordable Housing

WOMEN’S WAY 43rd Annual Celebration

Stand against Anti-Asian Racism and Violence

Stand against Anti-Asian Racism and Violence On Tuesday March 16, a gunman in Atlanta killed 8 people, the majority of whom were Asian, and six of whom were women. This…

WOMEN’S WAY recognized as leader in advancing gender equity in Philadelphia!

WOMEN’S WAY recognized as leader in advancing gender equity in Philadelphia! As part of a new resolution by the City of Philadelphia recognizing Monday, March 8, 2021 as International Women’s…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Black Women and Healthcare

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Black Women and Healthcare On February 17th WOMEN’S WAY held the Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Black Women and Healthcare.  The panel discussion…

13th Annual Book Prize Nominations

NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S WAY BOOK PRIZE! Did you read an amazing book last year? Consider nominating it for the 13th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Book Prize! Nominations…

Immediate Response Action Fund 2017-2020 Report Now Published!

Immediate Response Action Fund 2017-2020 Report Now Published! The Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) addresses urgent and unanticipated needs of organizations or programs that primarily serve women and girls. From receiving…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Black Women and Healthcare

WOMEN’S WAY 43rd Annual Celebration

WOMEN’S WAY 43rd Annual Celebration – tickets & sponsorships available now! The Annual Celebration is WOMEN’S WAY’s signature annual event, and is one of the most highly anticipated and attended non-profit events…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Investing in Women Owned Businesses

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Investing in Women Owned Businesses On January 6, 2021, WOMEN’S WAY held the “Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Investing In Women Owned Businesses.”…

Now Open: WOMEN’S WAY Holiday Marketplace

WOMEN’S WAY Holiday Marketplace Did you know? The current global crisis has created a challenging landscape for business owners, especially those who own small, local companies. New reports show 60%…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Investing in Women Owned Businesses

New Tax Break for Donors

NEW TAX BREAKS FOR DONORS With donors needed now more than ever, the CARES Act aims to encourage charitable giving by improving the tax incentives in 2020. For individual donors,…

Save the Date: December 1st is Giving Tuesday!

Save the Date: December 1st is Giving Tuesday! On December 1, 2020, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection, strengthen communities,…

We did it. We voted. We keep going!

We did it. We voted. We keep going. “I am thinking about her, the generations of Black women, Asian, White, Latina, Native American women who throughout our nation’s history have…

Diane Cornman-Levy featured in Chestnut Hill Local

Diane Cornman-Levy featured in Chestnut Hill Local Our Executive Director Diane Cornman-Levy was recently featured in an article by the Chestnut Hill Local, discussing the recent Supreme Court changes and…

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Saving the ECE Sector

Recap: Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Saving the ECE Sector On October 14th 2020, WOMEN’S WAY launched a new series of virtual education events by hosting the Closing the Gender…

WOMEN’S WAY receives 4 star rating from Charity Navigator!

WOMEN’S WAY receives 4 star rating from Charity Navigator! WOMEN’S WAY strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned us a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s…

Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Saving the ECE Sector

Recap: 12th Annual Book Prize

Recap: WOMEN’S WAY 12th Annual Book Prize On September 23rd 2020, WOMEN’S WAY hosted our 12th Annual Book Prize honoring Mira Jacob for her graphic memoir, “Good Talk: A Memoir…

The Legacy of RBG

The Legacy of RBG On September 18th, we lost one of the strongest fighters for women’s rights, civil rights, and reproductive rights in modern history – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.…

WOMEN’S WAY Celebrates #WomensEqualityDay

WOMEN’S WAY Celebrates #WomensEqualityDay This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which officially granted women the right to vote. Even though we celebrate this milestone, it’s important to note…

WOMEN’S WAY 12th Annual Book Prize

WOMEN’S WAY RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON WOMEN AND POVERTY

WOMEN’S WAY RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON WOMEN AND POVERTY June 10, 2020 For Immediate Release (PHILADELPHIA, PA) WOMEN’S WAY is the proud recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Robert…

Advancing Racial Equity Resources

Advancing Racial Equity Resources Protests around the nation have erupted in the wake of the deaths of Breaonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony Mcdade, and many other unarmed black people at…

WOMEN’S WAY Financial Coaching Pilot Featured in Philadelphia Citizen

WOMEN’S WAY Financial Coaching Pilot Featured in Philadelphia Citizen “Women’s Way is set to expand a financial coaching program that has already helped 250 low- and moderate-income women save $115,000.…

COVID-19 Resources

Domestic Violence and Abuse Resources for people experiencing Domestic Abuse: What you should know and who to call. Report suspected child abuse or neglect of children: Learn more about what…

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Philadelphia has ‘missing men,’ but we’re missing women too — in the halls of power | Opinion Check out the Inquirer article from this weekend featuring thoughtful commentary from our very own…