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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.

Food Stamp Challenge: Personal control nonexistent on $21/week…

It’s the first day of my Food Stamp Challenge, and for now, things are going smoothly.  I must be honest and put out a

Women's Health Week inspires concern, hope, action

Kicked off on Mother’s Day, the week of May 13-19 was National Women’s Health Week, which was also honored here in Washington, D.C. I’ve

Food (but not junk food) for thought on Oprah's new school…

If you own cable television or listen to the radio, surely you’ve heard all the hoopla over Oprah’s new girls’ school. I think her

Beyond talk towards advocacy and leadership.

Well, last week I raged, somewhat, about the lack of educational awareness among public schools on women’s history during National Women’s History Month.  So,

Women's history secondary in secondary schools…

As I conducted some research for National Women’s History Month, I read a sentence that reminded me about the lack of awareness and recognition

CASA visit: Philanthropy and the power of untapped potential.

In order to weave philanthropy into the lives of women and girls in our region, and help low-income women gain financial and economic security,

New Year, New Resolutions, New Blog

Hello, my name is Sherell Fuller, and as the new Program Assistant with The Women’s Foundation, I’d like to personally welcome you to learn