The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: A look at why women pay a steep price in pay and promotions.

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Budget cuts will close family planning centers in one state.  And resources for women who become the sole caretakers of special needs children.

In today’s rundown: A grantee pushes for more affordable housing in Montgomery County. | A free health clinic opens its doors for the day in D.C. | A look at working moms and their places in the workforce. | The nine Cs of women’s philanthropy.

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner is highlighted for helping women find “untraditional” jobs.  The D.C. Council rejects a plan to fund a youth employment program with money from homelessness services.  A free health clinic is being held in D.C. tomorrow.  And The NonProfit Times releases a top 50 list.

In today’s rundown: More than a thousand people will be treated at D.C.’s largest free clinic this week.  |  How a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner is working with the humane society to get more women to leave violent situations.  |  Affordable housing advocates say there’s more the D.C. government can do to keep low-income tenants in their homes.

In today’s rundown: Women, along with everyone else, are confused by their finances.  |  Medicine may not be enough in the battle to fight HIV and AIDS.  |  A stalking victim comes to D.C. to push for tougher anti-stalking laws.

In today’s rundown: D.C. increases distribution efforts for the female condom.  The number of local children living in poverty is well above the national average.  Elementary schools that serve impoverished students in Fairfax County will be given extra funds for more teachers and summer classes.

In today’s rundown: A one-day, no-cost medical clinic for D.C. residents.  |  A breakthrough vaginal gel could help decrease a woman’s risk of becoming infected with HIV.  |  The Senate will take another go at extended unemployment benefits.  |  A look at the rising number of girls in the juvenile justice system.

In today’s rundown: Thousands of local residents will lose their jobless benefits by Friday.  |  Before the recession there was a skyrocketing number of women and minority-owned small businesses.  |  The government unveils a plan to combat HIV/AIDS.  |  A mother speaks to her son about domestic violence and the death of Yeardley Love.

In today’s rundown: The president prepares to reveal the first national AIDS strategy.  |  Emergency legislation could keep all District residents cool this summer — even those who are behind on their bills.  |  A new high-education reform panel is formed in Virginia to increase access to college.  |  DC’s only community college finds success less than a year after opening.