Washington Area Women's Foundation

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 Morning America aired a segment on why women are having trouble breaking through the “glass ceiling.”  The answer — according to GMA — is that women need more mentors or professional sponsors.  Here’s the video explaining why mentors could make a $10,000 difference in salary:

— And The George Washington University’s Kathy Korman Frey explains why you should have a very specific number of mentors on the Hot Mommas blog.

— Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner Thrive DC is mentioned in this Washington Post article about a homeless man who is reaching out to thousands and advocating for the homeless via social media.