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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: A look at what DC budget cuts might mean for social services. | How you could be affected by a federal

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

In today’s rundown: Unemployment in Ward 8. | Help for Maryland residents facing foreclosure. — Even though Ward 8’s unemployment rate is not the

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

After a Women’s History Month blogging blitz, we’re back with your daily rundown of news impacting women and girls locally! In today’s rundown: How

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

In today’s rundown: A profile of a Women’s Foundation grantee. | A Grantee Partner explores the credit needs of low-income families at tax time.

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

In today’s rundown: Exploring the lack of women candidates for the D.C. Council. | A look at the impact the District could feel when

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

In today’s rundown: Scholarships for women over 40. | A D.C. Councilmember says there aren’t enough men in leadership positions in one city department.

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

In today’s rundown: Helping low-income residents file taxes and claim their credits. | A new report on the working conditions of local restaurant workers.

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

In today’s rundown: The D.C. council ranks low when it comes to the number of women members. | The District is once again paying

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

In today’s rundown: A call for equality between girls and boys in Maryland’s juvenile justice system. | A look at whether the new health

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

In today’s rundown: The controversy over redefining rape. | Increasing the number of contracts for women-owned businesses in Fairfax County. |A Supreme Court Justice

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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.