Ascending Women of Faith
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Colored Women's Resource Centers
About Us
Ascending Women of Faith (AWF) was founded in 2005 as a support network and resource center dedicated to empowering women, families, and communities to overcome social and economic challenges. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, AWF focuses on uplifting women of color by providing resources, fostering leadership, and promoting policy change. Our Women of Color Resource Center strengthens the leadership of women of color in social justice efforts. We mobilize and educate low-income women, enabling them to become impactful agents of change within their communities. By drawing attention to issues central to women of color—such as economic equity, political empowerment, and health access—we bring a feminist lens to the social justice movement, advocating for policies and practices that improve lives and address systemic inequities.
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Our Mission
AWF is dedicated to enhancing the political, economic, social, and cultural well-being of women and girls of color across the United States. Our commitment is to build an inclusive, empowered community that transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, physical ability, and age.
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About Us
Ascending Women of Faith (AWF) was founded in 2005 as a support network and resource center dedicated to empowering women, families, and communities to overcome social and economic challenges. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, AWF focuses on uplifting women of color by providing resources, fostering leadership, and promoting policy change. Our Women of Color Resource Center strengthens the leadership of women of color in social justice efforts. We mobilize and educate low-income women, enabling them to become impactful agents of change within their communities. By drawing attention to issues central to women of color—such as economic equity, political empowerment, and health access—we bring a feminist lens to the social justice movement, advocating for policies and practices that improve lives and address systemic inequities.
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Our Mission
AWF is dedicated to enhancing the political, economic, social, and cultural well-being of women and girls of color across the United States. Our commitment is to build an inclusive, empowered community that transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, physical ability, and age.
Program Initiatives
Social Justice
Our Social Justice program empowers women of color to lead social justice efforts within their communities. Through workshops, advocacy training, and policy discussions, we support individuals in understanding and addressing systemic inequities, advocating for equitable access to healthcare, education, and public safety, and building a foundation for long-lasting community change.
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Economic Development
The initiative provides tools and resources for financial independence and career advancement. By offering job training, financial literacy programs, and small business support, AWF fosters economic resilience and supports women of color in building sustainable futures, reducing poverty, and empowering communities through economic growth.
Family Services and Resources
focuses on strengthening family units by providing resources that support physical and emotional well-being. Through counseling, parenting workshops, and healthcare access initiatives, this program enhances family stability and addresses the unique challenges faced by women and families of color, creating stronger, more resilient households.
Community and Neighborhood brings people together to foster safe, supportive neighborhoods. This initiative emphasizes civic engagement, youth mentorship, and collaborative community projects that improve local infrastructure, create accessible community spaces, and nurture a powerful sense of belonging and shared responsibility.