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.
Financial literacy for girls is more important than ever.
As we wind down another school year and prepare for the summer, I’m reminded of the importance of mentoring and providing guidance to girls in all areas
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 12, 2009)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
DCWA: Free job training programs throughout D.C. help build skills and self-sufficiency.
As unemployment in Washington, D.C. reaches nearly 10 percent, and once booming industries shut down, more and more people struggle to find new opportunities to
Job training and creation should also be the solution for unemployed single mothers.
Thank you to the Joint Economic Committee for drawing attention to rising unemployment among women-headed families in its new report, “Women in the Recession:
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 5, 2009)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 29, 2009)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with the Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing audio and presentations now available!
We’re pleased to announce that the audio and presentations from the 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing are now available online, thanks to our partner
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Memorial Day 2009 Holiday Edition)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
