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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.

Pay It Forward

One of my favorite books is “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Ryan Hyde which was then made into a movie starring Haley Joel Osment,

Reflections on the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative

Editor’s Note: Fight For Children was a part of the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative for four years before leaving in 2014. Skip McKoy,

What Do You Look for in an Ideal Workplace?

I’m sure everyone has their own perspective on what would constitute their ideal workplace, but for me, I have learned that I need to

Sharon Williams Luncheon Remarks

On October 23, Sharon Williams spoke at The Women’s Foundation’s 2013 Leadership Luncheon. The following are her remarks. After speaking, Sharon received a Visionary

VIDEO: Families are Transformed When We Stand With Women

We are so excited to announce the release of our new video from Stone Soup Films! With your help, we are using strategic investments

Turning 15: Celebrating Our Supporters

What do you remember about turning 15? What I remember most about that incredible year was learning to drive. Getting a learner’s permit and

Celebrating All of Our Naana's on International Women's Day

I was born and raised in Ghana in a society where, traditionally, a woman’s role in the community was limited to motherhood. Only a

Where Are the Black Women During Black History Month?

February was always one of my favorite months growing up. Being the shortest month of the school year definitely helped, but serving as the

Service Innovations Summit: Global Lessons on the Role of Nonprofits & Volunteerism

Across the globe, there’s growing recognition of the value of nonprofits and volunteers joining with corporations and governments to solve social issues. Last month,

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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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Pay It Forward

Reflections on the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative

What Do You Look for in an Ideal Workplace?

Sharon Williams Luncheon Remarks

VIDEO: Families are Transformed When We Stand With Women

Turning 15: Celebrating Our Supporters

Celebrating All of Our Naana's on International Women's Day

Where Are the Black Women During Black History Month?

Top Blog Posts of 2012

Service Innovations Summit: Global Lessons on the Role of Nonprofits & Volunteerism

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