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

Low-Income Students and Career Choice

Ever wonder how career counselors help community college students choose their future goals? Today’s guest blogger, a local counselor, lets us know what works,

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

In today’s rundown: The president prepares to reveal the first national AIDS strategy. | Emergency legislation could keep all District residents cool this summer

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

In today’s rundown: As the economy continues to struggle, community college enrollment is on the rise. But rising enrollment and tight budgets could be

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: Metro riders could get a break from fare increases. | The D.C. Council proposes restoring cuts to adult-education programs. | Doctors

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

In today’s rundown: Faith community leaders want the District to put more money towards green jobs. | Local student are less than proficient in

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

In today’s rundown: How women and men think about retirement. | Dating violence on the rise at local colleges. | The dividing line between

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

In today’s rundown: Asking local governments to keep social services in their budgets. | Local students try to solve the poverty problem. | More

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

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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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712 H Street NE, Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612