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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: The D.C. Council looks to close a multi-million dollar budget gap. | A bill before the council today could add a

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

In today’s rundown: A new study finds that gay and lesbian teens face harsher discipline. | And hundreds protest outside a Montgomery County health

The Daily Rundown — World AIDS Day Edition

In today’s rundown: It’s World AIDS Day.  Find out where you can get a free HIV test.  The story of a young woman who

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

In today’s rundown: The public will testify as the D.C. Council considers $188 million in proposed budget cuts.  How the loss of unemployment benefits

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

In today’s rundown: Can 2011 be the “Year of Giving?” | Local housing isn’t just unaffordable for low-income residents. | Northern Virginia could be

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

In today’s rundown: Budget issues are addressed by local officials. | A lack of public transportation makes living in the suburbs difficult for low-income

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

In today’s rundown: 13% of D.C. homes struggle with hunger. | How locals are responding to a proposal to limit welfare benefits and the

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

In today’s rundown: A close look at the suburban poor in Maryland. | The number of homeless female vets is on the rise. |

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

In today’s rundown: The same responsibilities on a smaller income. | Major budget cuts are expected to homeless services in D.C. | Remembering Jill

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

In today’s rundown: Families and food pantries feel the pinch as grocery prices go up. | Women-owned businesses in Montgomery County could get a