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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.
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Friday Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 21, 2008)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
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Sex trafficking strikes in D.C. just as it does in Dakar or Dubai.

When I lived in Africa and worked on girls’ education and HIV/AIDS prevention issues, I encountered what was known as the Sugar Daddy phenomenon.
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How a bank account can help a woman escape domestic violence.

CBS Evening News aired a story last week about a mother of three in Washington state who is rebuilding her life after leaving a
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The Women's Foundation and Catalogue for Philanthropy leverage collective wisdom.

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the 2008 Catalogue for Philanthropy awards ceremony, where we got a chance to hear from a
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It's up to all of us to learn to identify, report and assist victims of domestic violence.

In a crowded room at the Catholic Charities, more than 60 people gathered to hear Kathy Zeisel, Domestic Violence Staff Attorney at The National Law
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Friday News Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity and The Women’s Foundation are teaming up to provide the latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of
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Women's philanthropy steps up as needs grow and other resources dwindle.

This week, our president and a number of board members are attending the Indiana University symposium on "Moving Women’s Philanthropy Forward: Influences, Intent, Impact."
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Low-income residents are hit by cuts to D.C.'s budget.

Monday was a set-back for low-income residents in Washington, D.C.  For those of you that have not followed the events of this past week, here
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For a first-time voter, this election signals call to action.

As my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, I stirred sleepily and wondered what in the world I was thinking setting the
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From Afghanistan to Bank of America, thanks to a Goodwill training program.

Goodwill of Greater Washington offers numerous programs in addition to the Women in Construction program that The Women’s Foundation supports. Last Friday, I had
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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712 H Street NE, Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
 

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

© 2023 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!