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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 basic costs of raising a child.  |  More students are saving money by beginning their college careers in community colleges

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

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner helps oil spill victims.  |  PG County accounts for nearly 30% of Maryland’s foreclosure rate.  | 

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

In today’s rundown: The first lady addresses Anacostia Senior High School graduates after their school sees dramatic improvement.  |  Questions for local politicians on

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 4, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Why

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

In today’s rundown: Major changes to D.C.’s subsidized guardianship laws.  |  Emergency executive orders mean higher taxes, fees and fines in the District.  | 

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

In today’s rundown: A training program that helps local women learn the skills they need to earn more money.  |  D.C. is transferring control

Strengthening the Safety Net for Jobless Workers in the District

There is no question that District workers are struggling during this recession.  With unemployment at historical levels, more families are facing economic hardship and

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

In today’s rundown: A post-Mother’s Day wish for better education, training and jobs.  |  A new report on how working moms are handling the

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

In today’s rundown: The foreclosure rate in Maryland is on the way down.  |  The need to prepare local workers for better jobs.  | 

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

In today’s rundown: A new program in D.C. will open 10,000 new bank accounts.  |  President Obama eulogizes Dorothy Height.  |  What the homeless