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Makin’ the Law: Women, Girls and the New Laws That Go Into Effect on July 1 in Maryland and Virginia

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

On July 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect in Maryland and Virginia.  While most of the attention during the last legislative session was on laws concerning carrying weapons and speed limits, there are a number that will directly impact the women and girls in both states.  Read on for some of the highlights…

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

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

DefeatPovertyDC LogoIn today’s rundown: The launch of a new effort to focus the 2010 election season on the damaging effects of poverty in D.C. | Why doctors are teaming up with attorneys to help low-income patients | A new look at housing affordability

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

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Hopkins CheckIn today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner receives a huge check as part of a workforce development project in Virginia | Maryland’s child support guidelines may be overhauled for the first time in two decades | “Are We There Yet?” — a look a gender discrimination at work

How about Cars for People Who Need Them But Can’t Afford Them Day?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Today is Car Free Day, an international event celebrated every September 22nd that encourages people to leave their car at home.  Our region signed on last year and is participating again this year.

We’re celebrating $1.1 million in grantmaking this year!

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

As school lets out for the summer, there are many proud moments to celebrate, whether it’s a graduation milestone, a decent report card or the beginning of something new.

Congratulations to the Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater Washington’s 2009-2010 Class!

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Every year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington chooses our region’s best, brightest and most promising nonprofits to feature. 

The list is a prestigious one given that organizations are vetted by a diverse, knowledgeable group of stakeholders throughout the community who know our region, its issues and the organizations and work that is making a difference–much like the volunteer committees and giving circles that participate in The Women’s Foundation’s grantmaking processes.

DCAF honors the memory of Dr. Tiller, a trusted partner and ally in supporting women.

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

The DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) is devastated and appalled to know that our most skilled and intensely dedicated late-term abortion provider, a beloved partner to DCAF, Dr. George Tiller, was fatally shot in the lobby of his church in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday morning, May 31, 2009.

Conversation on poverty in Montgomery County generates more than just talk.

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Last week, I was one of the lucky people who participated in the “Conversation on Poverty in Montgomery County” that Rebecca Wagner, Executive Director of Interfaith Works, blogged about last week.

The session that I attended was wonderful.

Prince George’s Gazette covers child care strategy that’s smart for businesses and families.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

New economic development initiatives can present outstanding opportunities for new partnerships – including partnerships that support employers and low-income single working women and their children.

That kind of thinking led Prince George’s Child Resource Center (PGCRC), with support from The Women’s Foundation, to reach out to Gaylord Hotels as it developed the National Harbor project on the Potomac River in Oxon Hill.

Join in a conversation on how to best make a difference in a faltering economy.

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

It is tough out there.  We are in a season of harsh realities. Our economy has gasped and sputtered and is close to stopping. 

Once comfortable retirees now worry about managing, while looking for part-time work. Recent hires, entry level and service workers are losing benefits, hours and eventually jobs.