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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: Several Women’s Foundation Grantee Partners receive new grants for the mental health services they provide. | HUD grants $190 million for

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

In today’s rundown: Where local residents can stay cool. | One D.C. mayoral candidate discusses HIV, AIDS and government responsibility. — With the blistering

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

In today’s rundown: It’s gettin’ hot everywhere — a look at where cooling centers have opened up across the region. | Thousands of Virginia

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president. | The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner will be featured during the MLB All-Star game. | Foundation giving was down nearly 10 percent last year.

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

In today’s rundown: The Supreme Court/Elena Kagan confirmation hearings are underway. | HIV testing is up and the new AIDS cases are down in

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

In today’s rundown: As the economy continues to struggle, community college enrollment is on the rise. But rising enrollment and tight budgets could be

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

In today’s rundown: Ways for seniors and the homeless to stay safe as the temperatures stay high. | The Obama administration’s plan to end

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

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner turns 25. | And enrollment at local two-year colleges is on the rise. — Casa de

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

In today’s rundown: Improved unemployment numbers could mask D.C.’s poverty problems. | Local pregnant teens could soon get more help completing their educations. |

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 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.