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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.

D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women

Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates

Rebecca Roberts: Join me and my mom for lunch on October 20th?

As journalists, my mom and I are often considered powerful women. But we know that true power comes from much more than a job

Prince George's Gazette covers child care strategy that's smart for businesses and families.

New economic development initiatives can present outstanding opportunities for new partnerships – including partnerships that support employers and low-income single working women and their

Where is the real power in The Power of Giving Together?

Last week, seeing the story of the African American Women’s Giving Circle gave me such a professional high. Nothing I had been involved in

Celebrating bright futures with Training Futures and the 1K Club!

One of the many things I appreciate about The Women’s Foundation is how deliberately it works to bring people together–both donors and Grantee Partners–to

I dare you to become a philanthropist…anyone can!

The recorded history of philanthropy can be traced back to the 1600’s. People have been finding ways to give of their time, talents and

Will you be The Women's Foundation's Facebook friend?

With today’s headline, "Despite Negative Press, Facebook Is a Powerful Agent for Social Change," it seems appropriate to let all of our faithful readers

Philanthropy resting more and more on women's shoulders.

What makes women’s philanthropy different from general philanthropy? This is something we often discuss here at The Women’s Foundation, informally, in giving circle meetings,

Leadership Luncheon '07: I was inspired to become part of the change!

Every year, I am inspired by the women at the Leadership Luncheon and this year was no exception! What an amazing event! My name

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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