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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.

A Day in the Life of a Fundraiser

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

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Round-Up

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

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Early voting begins in Maryland. | Ahead of the midterm elections, the Obama Administration releases a new policy paper on women

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The NEC releases a new report on women and the economy. | A new study finds that women give significantly more

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The impact education has on local employment. | A new bill in the City Council could bring fresh fruits and vegetables

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: While the full-time employment rate in the region has been stable, part-time workers here have faced some of the worst pay

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A look at education and neighborhoods in Montgomery County. | The impact of a new Early Childhood Center in Alexandria. |

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

— This week, The Women’s Foundation President Nicky Goren previewed the upcoming release of Portrait Project 2010 on WAMU and in The Washington Post.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Local women politicians commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. | A look at food stamp recipients whose benefits barely last an entire

A Conversation About Bullies, the Bullied & LGBTQ Teens

Last week, I wrote a blog post on the recent story about Tyler Clementi and other cases of bullying and cyber-bullying that have resulted