GABWA Foundation, Inc.

As we close out #NationalVolunteerWeek, Erin Raines, Esq. shares why being a mentor is meaningful to her. Thank you, Erin, for your service to Sister2Sister and the GABWA Foundation, Inc.! #GABWAFoundation #S2S #volunteers #NationalVolunteerWeek

Sister2Sister Program mentor, Ashley Davenport, shares why volunteering is meaningful to her. The GABWA Foundation, Inc. appreciates you Ashley! #GABWAFoundation #S2S #volunteers #NationalVolunteerWeek

Thank you Eboni for your commitment and dedication to the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Sister2Sister Program. We appreciate you! #GABWAFoundation #S2S #mentorsmatter #NationalVolunteerWeek

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! The work of the GABWA Foundation, Inc. would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers! Your interest, time and dedication help us fulfill our mission of serving and empowering communities throughout Georgia. Thank you! #GABWAFoundation #NVW #volunteers #community

Where Are They Now: The GABWA Foundation Inc.’s scholarship program ensures that the pipeline of black women entering the legal profession remains strong. We caught up with Enuamaka Mkparu, Esq., a 2019 Alston and Bird GABWA Foundation Scholar. Enuamaka received her Juris Doctor from the Emory University School of Law in 2020 and is currently In-House Counsel at Sun Group Energy LLC, which helps families and businesses enhance their lives and general well-being by adopting solar energy solutions. #GABWAFoundation #scholarships #blackwomenlawyers

It’s Sister2Sister mentoring Saturday! Today’s workshop focus is pandemic fresh our mentors and mentees will learn exercises and share tips on how to stay physically and mentally healthy. Learn more: https://www.gabwa.org/foundation/sister-2-sister #GABWAFoundation #S2S #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #community #mentorsmatter #health

On #WorldHealthDay, the GABWA Foundation, Inc. highlights its commitment to improving access to healthcare for all women. In 2017, the Foundation began partnering with the Center for Black Women’s Wellness to provide free health services, screenings and education at its annual Free Community Health Fair. These fairs have given participants the information that they need to make better informed decisions, resources to prioritize their mental health during challenging times, and many other invaluable contributions. Learn more: https://www.gabwa.org/community-health-fair. #gabwafoundation #healthequity #nationalminorityhealthmonth

Meet Erica Wilson, Esq., member of the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Board of Directors. Erica is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of Erica Wilson, LLC. Her practice areas include tort law and family law with an emphasis in dependency matters arising out of juvenile court. She is also the founder of the Georgia Association of Metro Atlanta Attorneys (GAMAA), a referral-based company with a network of multiple attorneys from various practice areas. In addition to her law pra...ctice and referral service, Erica is the co-founder of M3-Meeting of the Minds Mediation Group. She is a member of the National Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, the Gate City Bar Association, and the DeKalb Lawyers Association where she serves as President. Read Erica’s full bio at https://www.gabwa.org/foundation-board. #WomenLeaders #GABWAFoundation #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackWomenLead See more

Meet Tiffany Moore Washington, member of the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Board of Directors and Co-Executive Director of its Sister2Sister Mentoring Program. Tiffany is a Principal Investigator for the DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center. In this capacity she works to provide specialized services in civil proceedings, community organizing and collaboration with stakeholders and partners. She also provides ongoing representation in the interests of children that have been abused,... abandoned, or neglected. She has dedicated over 10 years of service working with various youth focused organizations. Prior to joining the GABWA Foundation and Sister2Sister, Tiffany held leadership roles in other public and non-profit sectors. She has experience working on projects devoted to developing individuals and strengthening families and communities. Read Tiffany’s full bio at https://www.gabwa.org/foundation-board. #WomenLeaders #GABWAFoundation #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackWomenLead See more

Meet Angela Turk, member of the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Board of Directors and Chair of its Communications Committee. Angela is the Director of Communications for the College of Education & Human Development at Georgia State University. In this capacity, she oversees the college’s media relations activities, editorial process for publicity, and special events and ceremonies. In addition to her board service to the GABWA Foundation, Angela serves on the DeKalb History Center B...oard of Directors as the Immediate Past President (2020-2021). She has been a member of the Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. since 2006, serving in several committee chair and board positions, including President (2014-2015). She is also an active member of First Congregational Church of Atlanta, where she is ordained as a Deacon. Read Angela’s full bio at https://www.gabwa.org/foundation-board. #WomenLeaders #GABWAFoundation #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackWomenLead See more

It’s Sister2Sister mentoring Saturday! Today’s workshop focus is team building our mentors and mentees will work together to conquer virtual escape rooms, focusing on communication and working together towards a common goal. Learn more: https://www.gabwa.org/foundation/sister-2-sister #GABWAFoundation #S2S #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #community #mentorsmatter #teamwork

In a year of unimagined challenges, we wish you peace and renewed hope this holiday season. Season’s Greetings from the GABWA Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.

The GABWA Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors thanks you for your support during the 12 Days of Giving campaign, December 1-12, 2020. Your generosity will help the Foundation continue to fulfill Her mission of providing services to the community that further the interests of women and children throughout Georgia and that increase the representation of Black women in the legal profession. Our work would not be possible without supporters like you. With all our heart we Thank you! bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

Congratulations to GABWA Foundation Board Director Mercedes Ball on receiving the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys' The Bensonetta Tipton Lane Award for Commitment to the Family, given to a GABWA member whose service to the community extends beyond the practice of law, and who has had a significant impact on the social, political and economic equality of minorities and women.

Congratulations to the 2020 GABWA Foundation Scholars (pictured top l-r)! Jayla Chiana Grant C.K. Hoffler GABWA Foundation Scholar Georgia State University School of Law, 3L... Alize Mitchell Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams GABWA Foundation Scholar Emory University School of Law, 3L Tyrra Walker Allegra Lawrence-Hardy GABWA Foundation Scholar Georgia State University School of Law, 3L Chelsea Abii Emory University School of Law, 3L Briana Bell Emory University School of Law, 2L Whitnie Carter John Marshall School of Law, 3L Jakala Dabera Emory University School of Law, 3L Briana Merritt Emory University School of Law, 3L Stephanie Odigie Emory University School of Law, 2L Daejha Smith Emory University School of Law, 3L Mailia Stokes Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 3L Kayla Watkins Georgia State University School of Law, 3L Amari Wilson Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 2L Marlania Wright Emory University School of Law, 3L

A huge shout out to our Foundation Directors! 1. Charlotte Combre 2. Lisa Collins 3. Lisa McNary... 4. Kellyn McGee 5. Leslie Eason 6. Jacinta Carter 7. Ashley Palmer 8. Montoya Ho-Sang 9. Sharee Tumbling 10. Miracle Rankin 11. Erica Wilson 12. Angela Turk 13. Lauren Boone 14. Rita Treadwell 15. Tiffany Moore Washington 16. Denise Riley 17. Nekia Hackworth Jones 18. Hon. Sonja Natasha Brown 19. Kimberly Bourroughs Debrow 20. Mercedes Ball 21. Janet C. Scott Thank you for all you do!

On the twelfth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA and GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Virtual Honors. Unable to host the annual Glitter Gala and Auction, GABWA and the GABWA Foundation pay tribute to its scholarship recipients, volunteers, and Founders Awards recipients. Your donations allow us to continue to fulfill our mission: to nurture, support and galvanize the power of Black women attorneys, advocate for women and children and empower our communities. Join us at 11 a.m. today (pre-show begins at 10:30 a.m.) for our 2020 Virtual Honors Program as we celebrate all the best of GAWBA and the GABWA Foundation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-gabwa-virtual-honors-pre- #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the eleventh Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s leaders who strive to implement GABWA’s mission one program at a time. These ladies volunteer their time, talent and treasure to support the GABWA Foundation’s programs. Please make a donation to show these ladies that you appreciate their work: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #dreamfunder #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the tenth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation’s life-changing community partnerships. Specifically, the Foundation’s partnership with the Center for Black Women’s Wellness for the Community Health Fair provides critical health screenings, resources and education to help participants prioritize their health. Listen as Jewelle Johnson, GABWA and GABWA Foundation Past President, shares how this initiative reduces the barriers of access to healthcare: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the ninth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s experience and leadership to expand its most needed programs. The Foundation continues to provide services to the community that further the interests of women and children throughout Georgia. Listen as Karlise Grier, GABWA Past President, shares one of her favorite memories, the founding of the Sister2Sister Mentoring Program: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the eighth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s passion as she works to guide and mentor the lives of at-risk girls in the Fulton and DeKalb County Juvenile courts. To date, more than 1,000 young ladies have participated in the Sister2Sister Mentoring Program. Listen as Mercedes Ball, Sister2Sister Consultant, shares how we’re changing lives, one little black girl at a time: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the seventh Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s scholarship program. Awarding scholarships to deserving female law students attending Georgia law schools is at the heart of GABWA. Through donations, the GABWA Foundation has awarded approximately $470,000 in scholarships. Our recipients are some of the best and brightest who go on to give back to their profession and community. Listen as Sharee Tumbling, Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee and a 2013 scholarship recipient, explains why it is important to continue providing scholarships to deserving Georgia female law students: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the sixth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s charitable programs. Recognized by organizations such as the National Conference of Women’s Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, the Foundation’s programs continue to strive for excellence in the services they provide. Join us in continuing to make a positive difference: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

The GABWA Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) are hosting their 2020 Virtual Honors on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11am ET (Pre-Show begins at 10:30 ET)! The event will celebrate the good work of the GABWA Foundation, including recognizing our 2020 GABWA Foundation Scholars and our award-winning Sister2Sister Mentoring Program, as well as honoring our 2020 Founders & Zenith Award recipients. This is an e...vent you don’t want to miss!! We kindly ask for a minimum of $25 donation to accompany your event registration. You must input the numerical dollar amount you wish to donate when making your ticket purchase. Register and donate here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-gabwa-virtual-honors-pre-. Please join us as we continue to make a difference. We need and greatly appreciate your support now more than ever!

Through the GABWA Foundation’s Sister2Sister Mentoring Program, teen girls participate in sessions addressing topics such as self-worth, peer pressure, health education, public speaking and more. On this fifth Day of Giving, please consider making a donation and help us continue to empower these young women to achieve their potential: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the fourth Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Community Health Fair. In partnership with the Center for Black Women’s Wellness, this health fair provides critical medical services, education and resources free of charge to those in need. Since 2017, this initiative has served approximately 1,000 individuals. Please make a donation and help us as we serve our community by providing health services: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the third Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the Foundation’s Sister2Sister Mentoring Program which assists teen girls in the Fulton and DeKalb County juvenile court system with bi-monthly workshops and trainings from adult mentors. Even during the challenges of COVID-19, the Foundation has continued to engage these young ladies through creative programming. Listen as Denise Riley, Co-Executive Director, shares how you can remember Sister2Sister this giving season: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the second Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the GABWA Foundation Inc.’s Civil Pro Bono Wills Project. Since 2007, the Foundation has partnered with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., to provide advanced healthcare directives and wills to citizens of Atlanta who suffer from AIDS/HIV, cancer, terminal illnesses, and to assist our Senior citizens who are in need of a will. Listen as Jewelle Johnson, GABWA and GABWA Foundation Past President, shares the importance of helping those access the legal services they deserve: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

The GABWA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established to facilitate GABWA’s educational programs and charitable activities. The Foundation’s standing programs include the: Sister2Sister Mentoring Program, Civil Pro Bono Wills Project, Community Health Fair and Scholarship Program. Please make a donation and help us continue making a positive difference: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #GivingTuesday #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

On the first Day of Giving, my true love gave to thee, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation, Inc. (GABWA Foundation), a 501(c) (3) organization, which facilitates GABWA’s charitable and educational programs. Since 1983, the Foundation has provided programs and services to the community that further the interests of women and children throughout Georgia and increase the representation of black women in the legal profession. Please join us in celebrati...ng #GivingTuesday, by making a donation to the GABWA Foundation and help us continue making a positive difference in our community: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation #GivingTuesday #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation See more

We know this season is one of the busiest of the year, but making time to give back to others will make your holidays brighter. Supporting educational and charitable needs in the community is the mission of the GABWA Foundation, Inc., and for 12 days, starting December 1 on #GivingTuesday, the Foundation will highlight how Her giving has had a profound effect on those that She serves. Join us in making a positive difference: bit.ly/donate-gabwa-foundation! #12daysofgiving #GABWAFoundation

We're just 10 days away from the GABWA Foundation's virtual fitness fundraiser, Move with GABWA, on October 24 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.! This event will feature Zumba, Body Works and yoga delivered online. Tickets are $20.20 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/36vu7cs. Proceeds raised will support the Foundation’s educational and community initiatives.

Join the GABWA Foundation for a virtual fitness fundraiser, Move with GABWA, on October 24 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This event will feature Zumba, Body Works and yoga delivered online! Tickets are $20.20 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/36vu7cs. Proceeds raised will support the Foundation’s educational and community initiatives.

Please join us as we welcome GABWA's new leaders, President Kimberly Bourroughs Debrow, and the 2020 GABWA Leadership Team!

We congratulate Mercedes Ball, our Sister2Sister Mentoring Program's Executive Director, for executing another successful Health Fair on Saturday, November 14th at the Dunbar Neighborhood Center in the Mechanicsville community. For the fourth year in a row, the GABWA Foundation collaborated with the Center for Black Women's Wellness, Inc to host the health fair. This year, the health fair served 373 people - our largest number ever! This work is so important, and that can... be seen by the fact that we were able to provide 30 women with FREE clinical breast exams. This year, each of those 30 women had to be referred for additional services and testing. As Mercedes said, "That means we were able to stand in the gap, and provided critical and potentially life altering medical assessments for 30 women." This is why we do the work! It is humbling, that as an organization that we get to do this type of work, because it is critical to us changing our communities, one life at a time! This is the type of work that our Founders envisioned GABWA doing, when in 1981, they created an organization that would, among its three founding principles, focus on women and children’s issues. The GABWA Foundation is happy to announce that the Health Fair will now be a standing program of the GABWA Foundation. Like our Sister2Sister, Scholarship, and Civil Pro Bono programs, the Health Fair will be a signature program of the Foundation. Thank you to the volunteers, the Board of Directors, everyone who attended, our providers, and of course, the Center for Black Women's Health. #GABWAfoundation #GABWA

GABWA Glitter Gala & Auction 2019 https://youtu.be/g4-k03wqm4s

The GABWA Foundation, Inc. and Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys thanks each of you for attending our 2019 Glitter Gala & Auction. We had so much fun enjoying the sounds, dance, and decor of Brazil, and and raised money to support the continued work of our Foundation. This year’s gala was presented by our inaugural Marquis Sponsor, Lawrence & Bundy LLC. We are also grateful for everyone who sponsored this year, including our Diamond Sponsor Kilpatrick Townsend, P...latinum Sponsors Alston & Bird, and Tyler Family and the J.B. Harris Foundation. We also congratulate the phenomenal leaders in our communities who were recognized with our Founders’ Awards: Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession - O.V. Brantley, DeKalb County Attorney (Ret.) Barbara A. Harris Award for Service to the Community - Andrea Young, Executive Director, ACLU of Georgia Bensonetta Tipton Lane Award for Commitment to the Family - Sherry Boston, District Attorney for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Zenith Award for Distinction in the Profession - Michael Tyler, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend Zenith Award for Service to the Community - Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc. Zenith Award for Political Action - Bryan Stevenson, Founder & Executive Director, The Equal Justice Initiative The Glitter Gala and Auction is the signature fundraiser to support the important work of the GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds from the Glitter Gala and Auction benefits the GABWA Foundation. Since 1981, GABWA has been advocating for women and children while empowering communities across Georgia. For more than 35 years, the GABWA Foundation has financially supported GABWA’s philanthropic initiatives. The GABWA Foundation has awarded over $450,000 in GABWA Foundation Scholarships to deserving Georgia law students since 2002. Funds donated to the GABWA Foundation not only impact the lives of deserving law students, but they also help fund the GABWA Foundation’s Sister2Sister Mentoring Program (Sister2Sister) and its Civil Pro Bono Wills Project (Wills Project). Learn more about our work by visiting, www.gabwa.org. #GABWA #GlitterGala2019

We are one week away from our sold out GABWA Foundation and GABWA 2019 Glitter Gala and Auction, Brazilian Nights, at the St. Regis Hotel - Atlanta. The Gala begins at 7 PM, and the after party immediately follows. This year’s gala is presented by our inaugural Marquis Sponsor, Lawrence & Bundy LLC. We are also excited to announce both our Diamond Sponsor Kilpatrick Townsend, and Platinum Sponsors Alston & Bird, and Tyler Family and the J.B. Harris Foundation.... The Glitter Gala and Auction is the signature fundraiser to support the important work of the GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds from the Glitter Gala and Auction benefits the GABWA Foundation. Since 1981, GABWA has been advocating for women and children while empowering communities across Georgia. For more than 35 years, the GABWA Foundation has financially supported GABWA’s philanthropic initiatives. The GABWA Foundation has award over $450,000 in GABWA Foundation Scholarships to deserving Georgia law students since 2002. Funds donated to the GABWA Foundation not only impact the lives of deserving law students, but they also help fund the GABWA Foundation’s Sister2Sister Mentoring Program (Sister2Sister) and its Civil Pro Bono Wills Project (Wills Project). Learn more about our work by visiting, www.gabwa.org. In addition to raising funds for the charitable programs of the GABWA Foundation, the Gala and Auction provide an opportunity for us to pay homage to phenomenal leaders in our communities that deserve recognition for their good work. This year's honorees are individuals and organizations that have had a lasting impact on the legal community, and they continue to strengthen the community through their work. Our awardees are: Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession - O.V. Brantley, DeKalb County Attorney (Ret.) Barbara A. Harris Award for Service to the Community - Andrea Young, Executive Director, ACLU of Georgia Bensonetta Tipton Lane Award for Commitment to the Family - Sherry Boston, District Attorney for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit Zenith Award for Distinction in the Profession - Michael Tyler, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend Zenith Award for Service to the Community - Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc. Zenith Award for Political Action - Bryan Stevenson, Founder & Executive Director, The Equal Justice Initiative #GABWA #GlitterGala2019

We are once again proud to serve as a sponsor of the the Atlanta Bar Association’s 2019 Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP), and we congratulate our very own Foundation Director, Nekia Hackworth Jones, a 1995 SLIP intern and the SLIP Co-Chair! The Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP) is a six week paid summer opportunity for high school students. The program is designed to provide valuable work experience, to further students' understanding of the law, and to provide mentor relationships with the Atlanta legal community. This year will mark the 26th straight summer that the Atlanta Bar Association has conducted the program. Congratulations to the 54 interns who make up this year’s class!

We are excited to announce the launch of tickets sales for the 2019 GABWA Glitter Gala: Brazilian Nights. Be prepared to experience Brazilian culture by way of décor, music, dance, food, and more! Purchase your tickets today at GABWA2019.givesmart.com.... The Glitter Gala and Auction is the signature fundraiser to support the important work of the GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds from the Glitter Gala and Auction will benefit the GABWA Foundation. Since 1981, GABWA has been advocating for women and children while empowering communities across Georgia. For more than 35 years, the GABWA Foundation has financially supported GABWA’s philanthropic initiatives. More specifically, the funds raised have allowed the GABWA Foundation to award over $450,000 in GABWA Foundation Scholarships to deserving Georgia law students since 2002. Funds donated to the GABWA Foundation not only impact the lives of deserving law students, but they also help fund the GABWA Foundation’s Sister2Sister Mentoring Program (Sister2Sister) and its Civil Pro Bono Wills Project (Wills Project). To learn more about the amazing work of the GABWA Foundation, please visit www.gabwa.org. In addition to raising funds for the charitable programs of the GABWA Foundation, the Gala and Auction is also an opportunity for us to pay homage to phenomenal leaders in our communities that deserve recognition for their good work. You will notice that when you click the above-noted link, there are not only options to buy a ticket, but to be a sponsor or to donate. Please consider serving as a sponsor or simply making a donation. You do not want to miss this year’s signature event! So, we cordially invite you to join us to experience Brazilian Nights at the 2019 Glitter Gala and Auction on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the St. Regis Hotel-Atlanta. The Gala begins at 7pm and the after party will immediately follow at the conclusion of the gala. #GABWA #GABWAgala2019 #BrazilianNights

We hosted another successful Honors Brunch where we honored and recognized our recognizing our Sister to Sister Mentoring Program mentees, mentors, and Wills Project volunteers, and awarded our 2018 scholarships. We awarded six African American female law students with $20,000 in scholarships, and will be awarding two additional scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each, bringing our total awards for 2018 to $25,000. Since 2000, we have awarded over $450,000 in scholarship...Continue reading

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Tickets are selling fast, so we invite you to join the GABWA Foundation, Inc. for its annual Honors Brunch, on Saturday, December 15th at 9 AM. This year's keynote speaker is our very own CK Hoffler, GABWA’s 2018 recipient of the Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession Founders Award. Join us as we award our 2018 scholarships; and recognize our Sister to Sister mentees, mentors, and Wills Project volunteers. We are proud to be celebrating the Foundatio...n's 35th Anniversary this year, and the Foundation's attainment of another major fundraising milestone, by funding the endowment at $100,000 at the end of last year! In celebration of our 35th Anniversary, and in recognition of reaching this major fundraising milestone goal, the Foundation will award its first Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams Scholarship, named in honor of Judge Adams, who served as GABWA’s 2006 President. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased online at https://gabwa18.auction-bid.org/microsite/. For more information, please contact GABWA Foundation Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs, Montoya Ho-Sang and Sharee Tumbling, at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing and celebrating with you on Saturday, December 15th.

Please join the GABWA Foundation, Inc. for its annual Honors Brunch, on Saturday, December 15th at 9 AM. This year's keynote speaker is CK Hoffler, GABWA’s 2018 recipient of the Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession Founders Award. Join us as we award our 2018 scholarships; and recognize our Sister to Sister mentees, mentors, and Wills Project volunteers. In celebration of our 35th Anniversary, and in recognition of reaching our first major fundra...ising milestone goal, the Foundation will award its first, Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams Scholarship, named in honor of Judge Adams, who served as GABWA’s 2006 President, and started the Scholarship Endowment during her presidency. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased online at https://gabwa18.auction-bid.org/microsite/. We look forward to seeing and celebrating with you on Saturday, December 15th. #GABWA

Please save the date for the GABWA Foundation’s annual Honors Brunch, where we will award our 2018 scholarships; and recognize our Sister to Sister mentees, mentors, and Wills Project volunteers.

Join the GABWA Foundation's Sister2Sister Mentoring Program's 3rd annual free community health fair in the Mechanicsville community on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10 AM - 2 PM. S2S has partnered again with the Center for Black Women's Wellness to host the event at the Dunbar Neighborhood Center, 477 Windsor Street, Atlanta, GA 30312. All services, screenings, food and educational materials provided are completely FREE of cost to all who attend the fair! We were abl...e to serve just under 200 people last year, and our goal is serve 400 people this year! Please feel free to share with your family and friends! We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, November 10th!

Congratulations to all of our Founders’ Awards Winners. Please enjoy the video introductions for each awardee: https://m.youtube.com/user/vbailey247/videos

We are one day away from GABWA's signature fundraising event, the Glitter Gala. This year it will be held at the St. Regis Atlanta located in Buckhead. We have some unique and can't miss items available this year. You can get a head start on bidding by registering for the auction NOW! Two ways to register:... 1. Online https://gabwagala2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/ 2. Text GABWAGala2018 to 24700 #gabwaala2018 #glittergala #gabwagives

Our Annual Glitter Gala & Auction is on a few days away. This is THE event about which everyone will be speaking, so you do not want to miss it! Proceeds from the event support the important and impactful work of our GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships, mentorship, and pro-bono legal services. The recipients of the GABWA Founders’ Awards will also be recognized at the Gala. The Founders’ Awards were established in 2006 to recognize the acco...mplishments of women and organizations that embody the mission of GABWA and the legacy of its Founders: Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane, and Judge Barbara A. Harris. Get your tickets TODAY! You want to be at the St. Regis Atlanta on Saturday, July 21st! https://gabwagala2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/ #GlitterGala2018

We are hard at work on this beautiful Sunday afternoon putting the final touches on our Annual Glitter Gala & Auction, A Starry Affair! Only a few seats are left! Get your tickets today! See you on Saturday, July 21. https://gabwagala2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/... #GABWA2018 #AStarryAffair2018

We are just a little over a week away from our Annual Glitter Gala & Auction, and tickets are selling quickly! We only have a few seats left, and we will sell out very soon! Proceeds from the event support the important and invaluable work of our GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships, mentorship, and pro bono legal services. Buy your ticket here: https://gabwagala2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/register... #gabwagala #gabwagives #gabwaglittergalaandauction

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: Charles S. Johnson, III, Esq. The Zenith Award for Political Action recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact on the political landscape at the local, state or national level by advancing the political interests of groups that have been historically underserved, such as minorities, women, and children. The recipient of this award shall have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, commitment and dedication to furthering the civil and human rights of these groups through political and legislative advocacy.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: The Davis Bozeman Law Firm The Zenith Award for Distinction to the Community (For Profit) recognizes a corporation, firm or organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in serving the community by taking a leading role in enhancing the welfare, health, education, or political or financial empowerment of minority communities. Recipients of this award shall have promoted the advancement of minorities in their business, industry, or area of specialty and have encouraged others to help raise the public understanding of legal issues affecting minorities, women, and children.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: Chick-Fil-A Foundation - Rodney Bullard The Zenith Award for Service to the Community (Non-Profit) recognizes a corporation, firm or organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in serving the community by taking a leading role in enhancing the welfare, health, education, or political or financial empowerment of minority communities. Recipients of this award shall have promoted the advancement of minorities in their business, industry, or area of specialty and have encouraged others to help raise the public understanding of legal issues affecting minorities, women, and children.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: Linda Klein, Esq. The Zenith Award for Distinction in the Profession recognizes an individual from the community-at-large who has achieved a high-level of success in his or her profession and demonstrated extraordinary service to Black women and children through both professional and personal leadership.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: Sonja N. Brown, Esq. The Bensonetta Tipton Lane Award for Commitment to the Family recognizes a GABWA member who has been practicing at least ten years and who has used her professional and personal leadership to strengthen the community through family and child-related programs and initiatives, including those that focus on education, domestic violence, health care, child advocacy, adoption, and other issues impacting the family.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Spotlight: The Honorable Asha F. Jackson, Superior Court Judge - Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit The Barbara A. Harris Award for Service to the Community recognizes a GABWA member who has been practicing at least ten years, whose service to the community extends beyond the practice of law, and who has had a significant impact on the social, political and economic equality of minorities and women. Recipients of this award shall have contributed substantially to programs that provide community uplift and empowerment.

2018 GABWA Founders Award Honoree Highlight: Tricia C.K. Hoffler, Esq. The Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession recognizes a GABWA member who has been practicing at least ten years, who, like Justice Sears, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards, and whose legal career exemplifies excellence in the practice of law. This award recognizes those who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of Black women in the legal profession.

Hello July! It's the time again. The Annual Glitter Gala and Auction is only 19 days away. This year, we are excited to recognize community leaders for their commitment, service, and dedication to achieving equality. GABWA established the Founders Awards in 2006 to recognize GABWA members, community leaders, and organizations who strive to achieve social, political, and economic equality for Black people. These awards acknowledge those who advocate for positive change on beha...lf of Black women and children and advocate for inclusion of Black women regarding laws and policies affecting Black people. This was a soldout event last year. Get your ticket today! https://gabwagala2018.auction-bid.org/micr/register-tickets #gabwa #glittergala #astarryaffair #july21st

This year, the GABWA Foundation awarded $36,000 in scholarships to nine deserving African American female students attending Georgia law schools! All six of the Georgia law schools were represented by smart, dynamic, tenacious, bold, community service minded young women. Our scholarships ensure that the pipeline of women entering the legal profession remains strong. Since 2002, the GABWA Foundation has awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarships. Additionally, we honored the me...ntees and mentors in our Sister2Sister Mentoring Program. The program is designed to assist at-risk teen girls, many of whom have entered the juvenile court system, through adult mentoring and bimonthly meetings covering important topics such as abstinence, self-esteem, goal setting, and choices. The Sister2Sister program has mentored over 1,000 young ladies, many of whom have risen above their circumstances to attend and graduate from college. Finally, we recognized the volunteers in our Civil Pro Bono Wills Project (the Wills Project). The Wills Project focuses on providing legal and educational assistance to the marginalized in our society. We provide wills and advanced healthcare directives to individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS, and other terminal illnesses; and through our partnership with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, we provide wills and health directives to elder adults throughout Georgia, regardless of health status. Our Words of Inspiration were delivered by our 2006 President, Fulton County Superior Court Judge, Kimberly Esmond Adams, who reminded us that we are strong; we are resilient; we are brilliant; we are powerful; we are smart; we are leaders...we are Black women! Thank you to everyone who attended the brunch, the Glitter Gala & Auction, volunteered, and supported the Foundation this year. We look forward to your continued support in 2018, as we celebrate our 35th year, and kick-off our 35 in 35 Giving Camoaign! A special thank you is extended to our brunch host, King & Spalding LLP, Lisa N. Collins, and to Maria Banjo for designing our invitation, program, and presentation. And, to the 2017 GABWA, Inc. Board of Directors, none of this great work would be possible without each of you! Sonja Natasha Brown President Charlotte Combre Vice-President Jan Blackmon Adams Treasurer Jacinta A. Carter Secretary Tori Silas 2017 GABWA President Sharee Tumbling Scholarship Co-Chair Montoya McGee Ho-Sang Scholarship Co-Chair Mercedes Ball Executive Director, Sister2Sister Mentoring Program Judge Nora Polk Executive Director, Wills Project Leslie Eason Director Nekia Hackworth Director E. Jewelle Johnson Director Lisa McNary Director Ashley Palmer Director Rita M. Treadwell Director Angela Turk Director Erica Wilson Director

Judges, DeKalb Solicitor General, Senior Assistant District Attorneys, General Counsels, and young attorneys representing our beloved GABWA and our GABWA Foundation at the Leadership DeKalb Annual Dinner! #GABWAWomenLead

Throw back to last Saturday, when our President/resident fitness expert, Sonja N. Brown, hosted a Zumba class for our S2S students, their parents, and our volunteers. S2S and the GABWA Foundation are commited to improving and extending healthcare resources and education not only within our family but to the most vulnerable in metro Atl. That's why we partnered with the Center For Black Women's Wellness to bring the community Reclaiming Our Health: A Free Community Health and Wellness Fair! Spread the word and join us on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 11:00-3:00PM! There will be free food, educational resources, and critical health screenings. Did I mention everything is free??? #TBT #ReclaimingOurHealth #HealthIsWealth #Sister2Sister #CenterForBlackWomensWellness #GABWAFoundation

Volunteer Spotlight: When our dynamic Sister2Sister Volunteer, Tiffany Moore, got married, her S2S Mentee of two years, Kendayjah Duffey, was by her side as a junior bride's maid. We are more than a mentoring program, this is a FAMILY! Thank you for all that you do for our girls, Tiffany!! #S2S #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #Family #TeamWeLoveTheKids

Who said Friday isn't for planning?! Today, GABWA Foundation Board Members, Charlotte Combre and Mercedes Ball, met with Patsy Sarnor of the Center For Black Women's Wellness to work on a master plan to bring much needed resources to Metro Atlanta . . . stay tuned!! #GABWAFOUNDATION #CenterForBlackWomensWellness #MechanicsvilleToDecatur #BringingResourcesToThePeople #CantStopWontStop

Join us for Jazz In The Garden, our annual gala fundraiser and auction! Come and enjoy a wonderful evening, all while supporting The GABWA Foundation. Get your tickets today! https://gabwa17.auction-bid.org/microsite/

Because every girl needs a plan, Sister2Sister volunteers, Jocelyn Curry and Mercedes Ball, met up with long term S2S Mentee and high school sophomore, Nef, this evening to map out all the ways she's going to smash the goals she has set for the rest of the summer and impending school year. Interested in getting involved with S2S? Email [email protected] for more information. #StayReadyYouDontHaveToGetReady #WriteTheVisionWorkThePlan #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #ItTakesAVillage #TeamWeLuvTheKids

Our Sister2Sister mentee, Shy, was just awarded 6 honor cords, 2 plaques for highest grade in a subject matter, 2 honors medals, and a laptop from Ernst &Young at her high school's Visions Ceremony!!! She will attend Georgia State University in the fall. Pictured with Shy are members of her village: her loving grandmother, her S2S Mentor of 5 years Dr. April Coleman, and S2S Executive Director Mercedes Ball. We could not be more proud!!! #S2S #GABWAFOUNDATION #TeamWeLuvTheKids

Very proud to announce that our Sister2Sister student of five years, Shy Merriweather, has been accepted into 32 colleges--including Spelman! Wherever Shy decides to go, we know she will continue to make us proud!!! #S2S #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #TeamWeLuvTheKids

It is #SATSaturday at S2S!!! Our volunteers were up early to proctor and grade SAT practice tests for our high school juniors. This student has been with us for 5 years and we are completely committed to making sure she is ready for the big test! #Sister2SisterMentoringProgram #TeamWeLuvTheKids

Our Sister2Sister volunteers are up bright and early on this rainy Saturday morning for our one-on-one ACT prep session w/one of our high school seniors! Last year, these sessions helped raise our students scores. Our first regular 2017 workshops will be on 2/11/17 at the DeKalb and Fulton Juvenile courthouses. #S2S #CommittedToExcellence #TeamWeLuvTheKids #GABWAFoundation

We salute the incoming leadership of GABWA and look forward to a wonderful and productive 2017!

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