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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.

— The number of new AIDS cases and AIDS-related deaths have dropped in D.C. for the first time in years. Despite the decrease, the

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

— As the impact of the recession continues to be felt, local nonprofits are seeing a growing number of employers skipping out on workers’

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

— New HIV infections are on the rise among gays, drug users and prostitutes according to the U.N. AIDS agency. The increase is being

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

— Starting today, the D.C. Department of Human Services will expand eligibility for Food Stamp benefits. With the change, District residents with a gross

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

— In a first-of-its-kind effort, Washington, D.C. will give away half-a-million female condoms. City leaders hope the effort will combat the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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

— Today is International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women all over the world. In honor of the occasion,

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

— A new study out today says Montgomery County renters are being priced out of their homes. Tenants’ advocates are calling for rent control,

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

— The Washington Post editorial board is calling for the Maryland General Assembly to pass laws that would change the standard of proof needed

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

— The number of D.C. teenagers having babies has significantly increased over the past few years. Many of the young parents are unable to

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

— Some local parents and child care providers are still feeling the effects of last month’s snowstorms. Some parents say they weren’t paid during the snowstorms

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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.