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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.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Lawmakers take the food stamp challenge and discover it’s not easy to eat on $4.50/day. Going undercover to learn more about

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Pushing for better public transportation as a civil right. Plus, a new funding opportunity from The Women’s Foundation! — Should reliable

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Public housing with an eco-friendly renovation. Are too many children’s Halloween costumes sexist? Plus, new data on pregnancy and single women.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Pro bono legal advice in Prince George’s County. A tale of two countries. Honoring one of our region’s philanthropists. — Need

Still Plenty of Work To Do Despite Misleading Headlines

Today’s Washington Post features a somewhat misleading headline: “Washington region has nation’s lowest poverty rate.” If you’re confused by that, there’s good reason. Just

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

After a Leadership Luncheon-related hiatus, The Daily Rundown is back! In today’s rundown: Free financial planning help this weekend. Plus, sisters share their secrets

National Coming Out Day: The Beginning of a Journey

We talk about “coming out” like it is a single act or event. But coming out, and being out, is not a destination; it

Nicky Goren Named to 100 Most Powerful Women List

There are many powerful women in our community – in fact, The Women’s Foundation’s recent report, 2010 Portrait of Women & Girls in the

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Nearly 7,000 seniors will continue to benefit from food assistance programs in DC, thanks to a petition drive. A look at

New Data Show Increase in Poverty for DC-area Women & Girls

The 2010 American Community Survey has just been released and The Women’s Foundation has already identified grim statistics related to women, girls and poverty

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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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