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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.

A Lot Left Unsaid at Presidental Debate

I know a lot has already been written about what was said by both candidates at this week’s presidential debate, but I have to

Food Stamp Challenge: Final Day

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge: Definitely NOT Business as Usual

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge Recipe: Red Red and Fried Plantain

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Facts

As a long-time user of the internet, I know better than to read the comments section of news websites. While these sections can sometimes

The Stress of Shopping for the Food Stamp Challenge

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge: Day Three – Waste Not…

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge: Day Three – For Some, the Challenge Doesn't End

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Why I'm Taking the Food Stamp Challenge

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge: Day Two

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that