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

In today’s rundown: Commentary: focus on family poverty to eliminate the racial achievement gap in the District’s public schools. | Same work, less pay
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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
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner has a new CEO. | For the first time, voters in Maryland can begin heading to
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: How pre-kindergarten programs helped improve one local county’s public schools. | Using humor to draw attention to sexism in the media.
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Montgomery County political candidates speak to the nonprofit community via a candidates’ questionnaire.  Two of the candidates in D.C.’s biggest race
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Fresh food comes to Ward 8 — at a price.  |  Early voting begins in the District.  |  A different take
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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
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A new study links poverty to depression among mothers. | Efforts to narrow the racial achievement gap in D.C. public schools
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The Daily Rundown — Women's Equality Day Edition

Today, we’re celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage — on this date in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified,
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Local school districts win millions in federal funds.  |  Get to know more about D.C.’s public schools on DC Public Education
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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 women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.

© 2024 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!