In today’s rundown: Women, along with everyone else, are confused by their finances.  |  Medicine may not be enough in the battle to fight HIV and AIDS.  |  A stalking victim comes to D.C. to push for tougher anti-stalking laws.

In today’s rundown: D.C. increases distribution efforts for the female condom.  The number of local children living in poverty is well above the national average.  Elementary schools that serve impoverished students in Fairfax County will be given extra funds for more teachers and summer classes.

In today’s rundown: Your chance to attend a D.C. community forum with the leading candidates for mayor and city council chair this week.  |  Filling the gap for Virginia’s uninsured children.  |  One reason the unemployment rate in one local ward is at about 30 percent.

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: A D.C. woman who couldn’t afford her electric bill got help ahead of last weekend’s heat wave. Why cutting preschool funding will hurt low-income, single, working mothers.

At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, we often talk about living in a region divided — a community that boasts about being home to some of the most successful women in the country, while at the same time struggling to wipe out poverty and increase access to resources. Now, we’re offering you a unique opportunity to help us build a bridge between these worlds and ensure that every woman and girl has a chance to work, learn and thrive in a safe environment.

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner talks about empowering girls on DCTV.  |  It’s going to get “oppressively hot” this weekend.  |  The Living Wage Rate for the District remains unchanged.

In today’s rundown: The Women’s Foundation’s president talks about the issues women-headed families face.  And President Obama calls for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act.

– Women’s Foundation President Nicky Goren is featured in the “3-minute interview” in today’s Washington Examiner. In it, she talks about some of the issues single women-headed families face and what we can do to help.

In today’s rundown: A one-day, no-cost medical clinic for D.C. residents.  |  A breakthrough vaginal gel could help decrease a woman’s risk of becoming infected with HIV.  |  The Senate will take another go at extended unemployment benefits.  |  A look at the rising number of girls in the juvenile justice system.

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: The story of a homeless shelter resident who became a volunteer.  Plus, how cuts to preschool funding hurt low-income, single working mothers.

In today’s rundown: Why poverty and education should go hand-in-hand this election season.  And President Obama again calls on the Senate to extend unemployment insurance.