In today’s rundown: Nearly 7,000 seniors will continue to benefit from food assistance programs in DC, thanks to a petition drive. A look at America’s fertility class divide. And how to help women reach their economic potential.
— “Quick action” has saved food programs for more than 6,000 low-income seniors in DC, reports the Poverty & Policy blog. Intervention by DC Hunger Solutions (a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner), among others, helped keep the assistance going to senior residents of the District. (Hat tip to Washington Grantmakers Daily)
— America has a fertility class divide, reports Slate. The article takes a look at new data that show unplanned pregnancies and births among low-income women are significantly higher than among wealthier women.
— What will it take to help women reach their economic potential? Valerie Jarrett and Tina Tchen from the White House Council on Women and Girls explore some ideas in The Washington Post.
