Washington Area Women's Foundation

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

webcast picIn today’s rundown: A look at some of the barriers low-income women face during the recession.  |  The D.C. Council has passed a budget, but not everyone’s happy about it.

— The Women’s Foundation’s Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat participates in a webcast that explores the barriers low-income women are facing during the recession.  Check out the video below to hear what she has to say along with Chicago Foundation for Women’s Shelley A. Davis.

— The D.C. Council has passed the budget, which is now awaiting the signature of Mayor Adrian Fenty.  It appears that very few council members are happy with the final product.  Click here for details.