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In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The expanding income gap in D.C. | Economic insecurity may be affecting a majority of Americans. | And tea time provides

My 5 Favorite Empowering Videos of 2010

This time last year, Washington Area Women’s Foundation was promoting “Be That Woman,” an animated video that illustrated the work we do.  That short

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Today’s rundown is all about breaking through the glass ceiling… Plus, the homeless man who is an activist for the homeless. — Today, Good

Best Blog Posts of 2010

2010 was an exciting year for The Women’s Foundation’s blog as we worked to establish Our Voices as one of the go-to sources for

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Cuts to a D.C. program that helps out grandparents who are raising their children’s children won’t be as deep as first

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The D.C. Council relies on cuts to welfare programs to close a budget gap. | A look at a program that

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The D.C. Council looks to close a multi-million dollar budget gap. | A bill before the council today could add a

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A new study finds that gay and lesbian teens face harsher discipline. | And hundreds protest outside a Montgomery County health