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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 Grantee Partner on the Kojo Nnamdi Show. | Local prep schools plan to take action when it comes to relationship

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

In today’s rundown: D.C. increases distribution efforts for the female condom. The number of local children living in poverty is well above the national

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

In today’s rundown: We revisit men and their tenuous hold on American domination. We wonder what will happen to women who are being affected

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

In today’s rundown: Thousands of local residents will lose their jobless benefits by Friday. | Before the recession there was a skyrocketing number of

Defeat Poverty DC: If Not Now, When?

With poverty more of a problem than it has been in decades, The Women’s Foundation’s Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat says now is the time to step

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

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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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