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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.

Service Innovations Summit: Global Lessons on the Role of Nonprofits & Volunteerism

Across the globe, there’s growing recognition of the value of nonprofits and volunteers joining with corporations and governments to solve social issues.  Last month,

A New Look for The Women's Foundation

We all know that rare, wonderful feeling when you do or try something new and it feels totally familiar and right, like coming home.

New Office for Washington Area Women's Foundation

As I walked through our now vacant space one last time at 1411 K Street, it made me stop and think about what that

Washington Area Women's Foundation's Resolutions for 2012

The New Year is one of my favorite times of year.  It’s full of promise and potential — two things we value so much

A Call to Action on MLK Day

This past weekend, my two boys and I had the opportunity to visit the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.  The visit was organized

The Best Gift My Grandmother Gave Me

How do you show others that you love or care about them?  Some people say it with kind words, thoughtful gifts or generous donations. 

Women's History Month: Honor the Past & Build a Brighter Future

Women’s History Month is a chance for us to honor the sacrifices of the women whose accomplishments have given every woman and girl the

A Video Message From the New President of Washington Area Women's Foundation

Today I begin my tenure as president of Washington Area Women’s Foundation.  I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead an organization that focuses