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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.

Transportation: Missing Connections

The Obama Administration’s Middle Class Task Force released its first annual report last week. Unfortunately, it missed an opportunity to address the issue of car

Unemployment Rate for Single Moms Reaches 25 Year High

Now that we know the facts, what are we going to do? From all reports, our current recession was supposed to be friendlier to

Hunger Is on the Rise While Food and Nutrition Programs Are Not Fully Utilized

One in eight households in the District of Columbia struggled with hunger during the 2006-2008 period according to new data from the U.S. Department

Dark Place, Dark Time: How the Recession is Making Kids More Susceptible to Human Trafficking, the Impact on the DC Area, & What You Can Do

“With the young girls, you promise them heaven, they’ll follow you to hell.” – Harvey Washington, Convicted Pimp Those chilling words were spoken to

D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women

Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates

Stepping Stones Research Update – September 2009

We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 25, 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

Making the case for opportunity and assets for D.C.'s most economically vulnerable.

A report released by CFED (Corporation for Enterprise Development) today provides more evidence that the economic security and mobility of a growing number of

How about Cars for People Who Need Them But Can't Afford Them Day?

Today is Car Free Day, an international event celebrated every September 22nd that encourages people to leave their car at home. Our region signed

DCWA: FY2010 D.C. budget does not meet women's needs.

The DC Women’s Agenda has completed an analysis of the funding levels of particular programs in the FY 2010 DC budget and their impact on women