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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: A Grantee Partner on the Kojo Nnamdi Show.  |  Local prep schools plan to take action when it comes to relationship
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Infant care in D.C. costs more than public college tuition. | A look at homeless services in the District after money
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Remembering Liesel Flashenberg

This week, we lost a beloved member of our community – Liesel Flashenberg.  Liesel was a light and an innovator in the community, and
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Craigslist: "The Wal-Mart of Online Sex Trafficking"

Earlier this week, a report aired on Anderson Cooper 360 that was both shocking in the information it revealed about local human and sex
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Breaking News: Senate Confirms Elena Kagan to Supreme Court

The U.S. Senate has just voted to confirm Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States, making her the third woman to
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Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Round-Up (Week Ending July 30, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Budget
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A grantee pushes for more affordable housing in Montgomery County. | A free health clinic opens its doors for the day
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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 is highlighted for helping women find “untraditional” jobs.  The D.C. Council rejects a plan to fund
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: More than a thousand people will be treated at D.C.’s largest free clinic this week.  |  How a Women’s Foundation Grantee
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner testifies about the unique challenges formerly incarcerated women in D.C. face.  The same Grantee Partner — Our Place
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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!