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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.

Seventh Generation helps women get back to basics.

In the back of everyone’s mind we know that there are basic things we take for granted.  Unless you are face to face with want of

International Women's Day: Fetes and festivities.

Lisa’s blog today got me wondering, what are people in the Washington metropolitan area and around the world doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?

International Women's Day: Where's the parade?

I haven’t always been a fan of International Women’s Day. Largely because I haven’t always known it existed.  Here in the U.S., it seems

Deamonte's story is hardly an isolated case…

I hate going to the dentist as much as the next girl, but I have to tell you, these days, I’m feeling pretty grateful

Response to the death of young Deamonte Driver

In today’s world, we hear of tragedies on a regular basis. From Hurricane Katrina to the "War on Terror," pictures of devastation and chaos constantly