The Women of Emory Impact Circle supports the causes of women and girls through the power of collective philanthropic giving. The group has been active for two years and, within the past year, has awarded grants totaling more than $240,000. All members of the Emory community are welcome to apply for grants through all Emory Impact Circles, and all donors are welcome to fund any and all Impact Circles.
Women of Emory Impact Circle is seeking additional leadership donors. Contact us at impactcircles@emory.edu to learn about making a gift of $25,000 or more.
Dates and Deadlines
- The application period for 2025 has ended. Grant recipients will be announced after the Impact Forum.
- March 20–21, 2025: Impact Forum
2024 Grant Recipients
The Health Access Vending Machine Initiative addresses gaps in the accessibility of sexual health resources at Emory University. This vending machine offers students in need free and low-cost health items including Plan B, an over-the-counter contraceptive that prevents pregnancy.
Empowering Voices, scheduled for the spring semester of 2025 at Emory, is a one-day event designed to unite Asian American women activists and academics from Georgia and beyond. This panel will showcase four distinguished activists and scholars, providing Emory students with insights into diverse facets of Asian American feminist activism. The event aims to start a dialogue at Emory about the distinctive experiences, obstacles, and accomplishments of Asian American women in activism, spanning both academic and non-academic spheres.
Fostering our Leaders will refine the educational experience of Emory students by teaching long-lasting leadership skills—such as confidence, self-awareness, and communication—that will complement their academic studies.
La Terraza empowers Latina women at Emory to embrace their authentic selves, foster community, and engage in conversations exploring the intersections of culture, gender, and sexuality. Funding from the Women of Emory Impact Circle sustains this year-long series, which hosts a monthly gathering at the Center for Women. La Terraza features a variety of events aimed at strengthening the Emory Latina community and celebrating its culture, such as bachata dancing, jewelry crafting sessions, and their annual end-of-the-year gathering, Otro Atardecer Picnic.
Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by an intergenerational coalition of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) women, Waves has evolved into a collaborative effort involving student workers, volunteers, and staff members from the Asian Student Center and the Center for Women. Serving as a resource for APIDA women seeking safety, community, and a space to simply be, Waves works to dismantle anti-Asian sentiment and promote wellness. Monthly events at the Asian Student Center and the Belonging and Community Justice intersectional spaces showcase the history and diversity of APIDA culture. These events provide opportunities for Emory students to celebrate their identity as APIDA women.
This project creates portraits and collects oral histories of women's birthing experiences in Atlanta. Through the paintings, in-depth interviews, and analysis, the project illuminates maternal health outcomes and the challenges and successes women encounter during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Information gathered will be utilized to identify gaps in the health care system and advocate for policy changes to improve maternal health outcomes.
The Women of Emory Impact Circle's support will fund one full-time community health worker apprentice at the Clarkston Health Equity Hub in Clarkston, GA. This yearlong stipend is crucial for providing specialized training that addresses the unique health care needs of Clarkston's large refugee and immigrant populations. Through training focused on gender, culture, languages, and prevalent health issues, this community health worker will enhance their ability to effectively serve the Clarkston community and contribute to advancing health equity goals.
The Menstrual Health Awareness and Resources Coalition at Emory is developing a one-to-one support system to address period poverty among students on campus. Globally, over two billion people menstruate monthly, yet millions face challenges affording essential menstrual products, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources. Period poverty specifically refers to the inability to access and afford these necessities. The coalition's initiative, the Period Pantry, aims to provide students with a year's supply of menstrual products, ensuring they have consistent access to the resources they need for menstrual health management.
