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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.

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

In today’s rundown: Local women politicians commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. | A look at food stamp recipients whose benefits barely last an entire

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

In today’s rundown: Affordable, green housing may be coming to D.C.’s Ward 8. | The deadline for Virginia residents to register to vote is

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

In today’s rundown: A look at the barriers to affordable, quality childcare. | And a chance for adults with “some college” to finish earning

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

In today’s rundown: New census numbers give a clearer picture of what poverty looks like in the D.C. region and how the recession is

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner is profiled for its work with formerly incarcerated women. | A new effort is announced to help low-income

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

In today’s rundown: The announcement of a new initiative to create jobs for thousands of women. | A local nonprofit is the victim of

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

In today’s rundown: Census Bureau data through a gender lens. | Low-income families benefit the least from federal programs designed to help Americans build

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

In today’s rundown: How women and men are expected to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Plus, star power is in town to push

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

In today’s rundown: A push for a Senate bill that could help close the wage gap. | And a warmer, more dignified place for

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

In today’s rundown: Local companies make a list of the best companies for mothers to work in. | And a local athlete apologizes for

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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

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.