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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: Single mothers’ achievements are recognized in Prince George’s County. | An in-depth look at poverty in Montgomery County. | The nationwide

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

In today’s rundown: The Petworth farmers market becomes the latest to accept food stamps. | And a look at the gender wage gap among

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

In today’s rundown: A closer look at unemployment rates for single mothers. | A new grocery store in DC won’t be accepting WIC payments.

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

In today’s rundown: Nonprofits that help older residents in Montgomery County are merging. | The uncertain future of the Arlington Free Clinic. | Several

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

In today’s rundown: Women’s real losses are masked by the mancession. | Mapping local food deserts. | D.C. is the second most expensive “state”

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

In today’s rundown: High school students talk about sexual violence with the Department of Justice. | Why financial literacy matters for women and girls.

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

In today’s rundown: The economy keeps the local homeless population on the rise. | Workers’ advocates say the indiscriminate use of background checks by

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

In today’s rundown: Education and family size often determine a woman’s ability to escape from poverty. | A special election is being held in

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

In today’s rundown: How DC’s sexual assault and domestic violence services will be affected by a budget shortfall. | Why Congress should pass the

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

In today’s rundown: How a government shutdown might impact vulnerable residents. | A new study finds that health-related grantmakers do not make the needs

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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.