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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: Former felons want local lawmakers to “Ban the Box.” | Nonprofits use failure to improve their uses of technology. | A

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

In today’s rundown: “Why girly jobs don’t pay well.” | Back-to-school help for students of all ages and circumstances. | Ways to fix D.C.’s

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

In today’s rundown: The recession has hurt single women more than anyone else. And could high youth unemployment lead to a lost generation? —

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

In today’s rundown: Economic security during the “Great Recession.” | Plus, billions of dollars in federal money set aside to keep the unemployed from

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner on the Kojo Nnamdi Show. | Local prep schools plan to take action when it comes to relationship

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

In today’s rundown: Infant care in D.C. costs more than public college tuition. | A look at homeless services in the District after money

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

In today’s rundown: A grantee pushes for more affordable housing in Montgomery County. | A free health clinic opens its doors for the day

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

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner is highlighted for helping women find “untraditional” jobs. The D.C. Council rejects a plan to fund

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner testifies about the unique challenges formerly incarcerated women in D.C. face. The same Grantee Partner — Our Place

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

In today’s rundown: Women, along with everyone else, are confused by their finances. | Medicine may not be enough in the battle to fight

712 H Street NE, Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
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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.