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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.

Top Blog Posts of 2012

An election, volunteering, a new logo, historic events, and opportunities to learn more about the needs and lives of women in our community. 2012

A Woman's Vote is a Woman's Voice

Election Day is almost here! Whether you’re preparing to celebrate or ready to cry from campaign exhaustion, I hope you’re going to take the

A Lot Left Unsaid at Presidental Debate

I know a lot has already been written about what was said by both candidates at this week’s presidential debate, but I have to

SOTU Reflections: Giving All Women & Girls a "Fair Shot"

I, like many in the region, sat down to watch the President’s State of the Union speech last night.  It’s an annual event that

Voters Should Choose Candidates With Philanthropy in Their Souls

Usually I’m not one to get into politics too deeply, but when I heard last month on the radio that a presidential candidate said