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Archive for the 'Philanthropy' Category
Monday, March 18th, 2013
What do you remember about turning 15? What I remember most about that incredible year was learning to drive. Getting a learner’s permit and being able to hit the road (with a licensed adult) was my first really big step toward independence and, if my mother’s terrified face over in the passenger’s seat was any indication, I was starting out enthusiastically but needed a little guidance. Her hand on the wheel helped steer me away from the mailboxes and signs that lined Roswell Road. Her slightly strained voice reminded me that I needed to switch lanes after checking my blind spot (and turning just my head, not the whole minivan). She taught me how to read a map to make sure that I was going in the right direction. Eventually, she kept her hands off the wheel and trusted me to change lanes without saying “car! Car! CAR!” to me with increasing urgency.
Posted in Blog, Giving Back, Giving Circles, Philanthropy, Women | No Comments »
Friday, March 8th, 2013
I was born and raised in Ghana in a society where, traditionally, a woman’s role in the community was limited to motherhood. Only a few had the audacity to transcend social expectations and affect the lives of other women around them. My grandmother was one of them.
Posted in Blog, Education, Girls, Giving Back, international, Leadership, Philanthropy, Women | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
An election, volunteering, a new logo, historic events, and opportunities to learn more about the needs and lives of women in our community. 2012 was a very busy year at Washington Area Women’s Foundation and much of it was captured on our blog. Here are our favorite blog posts of the year:
Posted in Blog, Economic Security, Education, Election 2012, Giving Back, Philanthropy, Politics, Stepping Stones, Volunteer, Women, Women's History Month | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
In the spirit of the theme of this year’s Women’s History Month, “Our History is Our Strength,” I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the history of women’s philanthropy specifically, since it is a particularly important part of our organization’s history.
Posted in Blog, Philanthropy, Women, Women's History Month | 2 Comments »
Friday, November 19th, 2010
In today’s rundown: 13% of D.C. homes struggle with hunger. | How locals are responding to a proposal to limit welfare benefits and the announcement that a big box store is coming to D.C. | A Women’s Foundation donor is named a Philanthropist of the Year.
Posted in Blog, Daily Update, Economic Security, Grantee Partner, Philanthropy | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
I never considered myself a philanthropist until I attended The Women’s Foundation’s 2010 Leadership Luncheon. That was the day that I discovered there’s something for everyone who wants to give at The Foundation.
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010
In today’s rundown: The NEC releases a new report on women and the economy. | A new study finds that women give significantly more to charity than men. | And you don’t have to have a car to feed the meters in Silver Spring. New parking meters will give MoCo residents a chance to help the homeless.
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
In today’s rundown: A look at education and neighborhoods in Montgomery County. | The impact of a new Early Childhood Center in Alexandria. | A decline in donations to the 400 largest charities in the nation. | And the new debate over the “culture of poverty.”
Posted in Blog, Child Care and Early Education, Daily Update, Education, Philanthropy | No Comments »
Friday, September 17th, 2010
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week ending 9/10/2010: Meet “Girlzilla,” the robot created by a group of young women in New York. Plus, an initiative by one women’s fund to raise money and awareness.
Posted in Blog, Girls, Health, Philanthropy | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner on the Kojo Nnamdi Show. | Local prep schools plan to take action when it comes to relationship violence. | What the Giving Pledge has to do with you.
Posted in Blog, Daily Update, Economy, Grantee Partner, Philanthropy, Safety | No Comments »
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