DCWA: White picket fence eludes many, especially women.

The following is the fourth post in a series covering aspects and angles on the DC Women’s Agenda’s recent white paper, Voices and Choices for

DCWA: Safety for women anything but small talk.

The following is the third post in a series covering aspects and angles on the DC Women’s Agenda’s recent white paper, Voices and Choices

Congratulations to Tahirih Justice Center!

When The Women’s Foundation writes a check from the Open Door Capacity Building Fund or gives a Leadership Award, it’s an investment in a nonprofit’s

Stepping Stones Research Update: July 2007

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

Allison Mitchell on joining in the power of giving together!

How would you like to feel excited to go to work in the morning? I’m so fortunate because I can answer affirmatively – knowing

News and Views: Week of June 25, 2007

See below for a round-up of what was news this week in the world of philanthropy, social change and women and girls in the Washington

DCWA: Economic security is key to the city's health.

In keeping with my promise last week, I’m back with more on the DC Women’s Agenda’s white paper, Voices and Choices for D.C. Women

WOW, a cool new economic security tool!

Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) (a Grantee Partner) just released a very cool new tool for our region: the D.C. Metro Area Self-sufficiency Calculator. With

Safety first, street harrassment never.

When the Washington City Paper ran a cover story this week called, "Nice ass!: Not even grandmas are safe from D.C.’s street harrassers," I

Get HIP: Go local, give collaboratively, leverage wisely.

Though I am a regular reader of this blog, this is my first take as a writer for it. As co-chair of The Women’s

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