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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.

Working with other women's funds to increase our impact on the lives of women and girls.

I hope you all have had a chance to read Phyllis’ commentary in the Spotlight on Poverty. I am one of the staff here

From orphan to millionaire: Phyllis Caldwell on how one woman's journey has inspired her own.

A few weeks ago, Phyllis blogged about being a guest editor on Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty site. And now, her post is live. "From Orphan to Millionaire:

New Stepping Stones RFP released for Phase 2!

We at The Women’s Foundation are very excited to announce the release today of a new Request for Proposals under our Stepping Stones Initiative.

Celebrating bright futures with Training Futures and the 1K Club!

One of the many things I appreciate about The Women’s Foundation is how deliberately it works to bring people together–both donors and Grantee Partners–to

Casa de Maryland leads efforts resulting in unprecedented law protecting domestic workers.

The Women’s Foundation congratulates Casa de Maryland on its victory Tuesday before the Montgomery County Council, when the Council unanimously approved a bill that will

Beauty isn't just skin deep. It should also be defined by deep pockets.

I was thrilled when the Dove representative told me how they’d found us. "We did a Google search for “inspiring women,” she said, and

How a strategic plan can change a woman's life.

A strategic plan for a nonprofit can change a woman’s life. We can prove it. Computer C.O.R.E. (CORE), which helps low-income adults acquire the

Kids' class project parallels grown-up challenges facing families living in poverty.

With only two weeks left in the school year, yesterday my daughter’s third grade class in Fairfax County began week one of their Cities

Stepping Stones Research Update: May 2008

As part of our ongoing commitment–in partnership with The Urban Institute–to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find

The challenge of living on $1 a meal in the Washington metropolitan area.

Last year, a number of staff here at The Women’s Foundation participated in the Food Stamp Challenge–living for a week on the food budget