Use Your Voice

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is in the process of finalizing the city’s FY18 budget before it’s presented to the DC City Council. As part of the budget process, the Mayor is seeking citizen input and feedback.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Register for one of Mayor Bowser’s three public budget engagement forums. Using #our100days, share your top priority for women and girls in DC.

Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson High School (3950 Chesapeake Street, NW)
Saturday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m. at the Department of Employment Services (4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE)
Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus (3101 16th Street, NW)

Sample Tweet:

I’m registering for @MayorBowser’s budget forum to share what issue affecting women/girls is a priority wawf.org/2kSaJf1 #our100days

 

Be A Good Ally

What does it mean to be an ally? That’s a question that many people are increasingly asking themselves. According to the FBI, in 2015, over 5,800 bias-motivated crimes were reported across the country; 59 percent of those motivated by race/ethnicity/ancestry bias; 19.7 percent were motivated by religious bias; and 17.7 percent were motivated by sexual orientation bias. There are many resources available on how to be a good ally, and today we’re sharing one of them!

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Watch this video by Franchesca Ramsey on How to be an Ally and share it with 3 people. Using #our100days tell us what you learned or what you might do differently in the future.

Sample Tweet:

Need 5 tips for being an ally? Watch @chescaleigh’s video & share it with 3 friends! wawf.org/2lTxJ1A #our100days

 

News You Can Use

We’re approaching a three-day weekend! Looking for something to do? Consider a visit to the Newseum! Two new exhibits explore important issues:

“REFUGEE” depicts the lives of diverse populations dispersed and displaced throughout the world and includes stunning portraits of the new Americans, refugees recently settled in the United States.

“Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” will showcase the intersection between rock and politics and examine how artists exercise their First Amendment rights, challenge assumptions and beliefs, stimulate thought and affect change.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Visit the Newseum and using #our100days share one thing you learned as a result of your visit.

Sample Tweet:

Thanks to @TheWomensFndtn I’m checking out @Newseum’s “Refugee” & “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” exhibits during #our100days

 

Protect Her

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that in DC, girls and young women between the ages of 16-24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence – almost triple the national average?

The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence has put together a Teen DV Month calendar and toolkit that provides events, social media tips, and activities to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent such abuse. And this week is #RespectWeekDC

Here’s what we’re doing today:

The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence is spearheading a “Love is…” Instagram challenge. Share what love means to you by snapping a selfie to post on Instagram. Make sure to use #Loveis, follow @DCCADV on Instagram, and include #RespectWeekDC, #our100days.

Sample Tweet:

Check out @DCCADV’s #RespectWeekDC campaign and join in to spread awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month #our100days

 

Let Her Learn

The Let Her Learn campaign from the National Women’s Law Center is highlighting the stereotypes Black girls face in the classroom and how Black girls are being unfairly punished and pushed out of school.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Watch the video and learn more about the campaign. Share the video and be sure to use #our100days when you do!

Sample Tweet:

Black girls are being unfairly punished & pushed out of school. Watch & share @nwlc’s video about it today: wawf.org/2kHCAyz #our100days

 

All About Love

Today is all about love. Show a girl you care about caring for others.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Make a gift to invest in women and girls to celebrate her and tell her you did. Be sure to share your message to your favorite woman using #our100days

Sample Tweets:

____ is so awesome, I just gave to @TheWomensFndtn to celebrate her this Vday http: wawf.org/26oZON1 #GirlPower #our100days

In honor of my friend _____, I’m giving to @TheWomensFndtn to celebrate her this Vday! wawf.org/26oZON1 #our100days

 

Spread Some Galentine Love

Be sure to carve out some time today to spend with the women who inspire you, who empower you and keep you on track. They remind you that, together, we do make a difference.Take her (or them) to lunch or stop by with some chocolates. Today is a great day to say thanks.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

We are thanking the women who inspire us. Take a selfie with her and post to #our100days

Sample Tweets:

Today I want to thank my friend _____for being _____. #our100days

Sharing a pic with my favorite gal _____ because she is _____. Share a pic with your fave! #our100days

Meet _____, she deserves to be celebrated because she _____. #our100days

 

Do SOMEthing Special

At The Women’s Foundation, we believe it’s important to help women build skills that prepare them for jobs with family sustaining wages and benefits. That’s why we fund the Center for Employment Training at So Others Might Eat (SOME), which prepares women for careers in health care and building maintenance. SOME’s comprehensive approach and services meets a full spectrum of needs.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Consider rolling up your sleeves and volunteering for one of our Grantee Partners. Start by checking out all the volunteer opportunities SOME has to offer.

Sample Tweets:

Volunteers do so much to help @TheWomensFndtn‘s partners help women thrive. Find out how to help: http://wawf.org/2kPMj8X #our100days

I just signed up for volunteer orientation at @SOME_DC, you can too at http://wawf.org/2kPMj8X. Thanks @TheWomensFndtn #our100days

Here’s to a Taxing Weekend!

Did you know that anyone making less than $64,000 a year can file their taxes online for free? And if your family makes less than $54,000 – you can get free in-person help from help a trained volunteer. Our grantee partner, Community Tax Aid, will help 2,500 women complete their taxes this year, potentially assisting them in increasing their income by $1.8 million through the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Learn how Community Tax Aid is helping our community file their taxes and how their resources may be helpful to you.

Sample Tweets:

Did you know that if you make < $64,000 a year, you can file your taxes for free? Learn how here: http://wawf.org/2jZogjW #our100days

Volunteer Power, Activate

According to the US Department of Labor, “Across all age groups, educational levels, and other major demographic characteristics, women continued to volunteer at a higher rate than men.” We know that women are continually working to make our communities stronger.

What are you doing this weekend to help girls grow up stronger, to help women build skills, to raise a voice for all women?

Here’s what we’re doing today:

Tell us what you are doing in your community to uplift women and girls. Be sure to inspire others to get involved as well! Use #our100days in your response on social media!