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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.

Meet Ms. Maryland: More Than a Crown

Tiffany Parker is Ms. Maryland 2011. As she moves toward competing in the Ms. United States pageant, she has included Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 14, 2011

Q: A proponent of women’s suffrage and black civil rights, this woman is recognized for organizing the American Red Cross. A: At the start

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 11, 2011

Q: Who was the first American woman to go into space? A: Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 10, 2011

Q: Known as “Moses,” this woman helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom, led a band of scouts during the Civil War, and joined

Building Bridges & Celebrating International Women's Day

Yesterday, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, Google teamed up with Women for Women International for Join Women on the

An Invitation to Support Women Artists Now

DC SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day is later this month and you are invited to a sneak peek at some of the talented

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 9, 2011

Q: Who was the first black woman elected to Congress? A: Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to Congress in 1968. She

Celebrating International Women's Day — From Bowie to Bhutan

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women around the world.

Sharing Findings From Portrait Project 2010 With the White House Council on Women & Girls

On March 2nd, Washington Area Women’s Foundation and five Grantee Partners discussed financial literacy and education for women and girls with members of the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 8, 2011

Q: Who was the first American First Lady to run for public office? A: Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first American First Lady to

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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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