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Archive for the 'Stepping Stones' Category
Thursday, April 8th, 2010

An upcoming research briefing sponsored by The Women’s Foundation and the Urban Institute will take a look at how to help women-headed families survive the recession.
The economy is either still in recession or starting to coming out of recession, depending on whom you believe and what data you look at.
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Do you have compelling new research findings about what helps low-income women with children achieve economic security and financial independence – even in these difficult economic times? Would you like to share them with the community of Washington Area Women’s Foundation?
If you answered yes to these questions, please consider presenting your research at the annual Washington Area Women’s Foundation Stepping Stones Research Briefing, scheduled for the morning of Friday, May 7, 2010, at The Urban Institute in downtown Washington, D.C.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates and organizations that provide shelter for the homeless are still reeling. One of The Women’s Foundation grantee partners is reaching out for help – as winter approaches and the organizations that assist the homeless face a crisis.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary of the latest research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and compiled for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.
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Friday, August 21st, 2009
As journalists, my mom and I are often considered powerful women.
But we know that true power comes from much more than a job or a public voice. It stems from collective action and dedication to postive change–in ourselves, our families, our community and the world.
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and complied for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and complied for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.
Posted in Blog, Child Care and Early Education, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Health, Policy advocacy, Safety, Stepping Stones, Washington, Women | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families.
Posted in Blog, Child Care and Early Education, Child care, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Our Foundation, Stepping Stones, Washington | No Comments »
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.
Posted in Blog, Grantee Partner, Maryland, Open Door Capacity Fund, Our Foundation, Philanthropy, Stepping Stones, Technical assistance, Virginia, Washington | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 29th, 2009
We’re pleased to announce that the audio and presentations from the 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing are now available online, thanks to our partner and co-sponsor, The Urban Institute.
This year’s briefing focused on the realities facing low-income women and their families in the current recession, as well as strategies to help them cope.
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