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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 Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner is highlighted for helping women find “untraditional” jobs.  The D.C. Council rejects a plan to fund

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

In today’s rundown: More than a thousand people will be treated at D.C.’s largest free clinic this week.  |  How a Women’s Foundation Grantee

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

In today’s rundown: Women, along with everyone else, are confused by their finances.  |  Medicine may not be enough in the battle to fight

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: A one-day, no-cost medical clinic for D.C. residents.  |  A breakthrough vaginal gel could help decrease a woman’s risk of becoming

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

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: Customers vs. philanthropists.  |  $25 million in federal money is earmarked for HIV and AIDS medications.  |  D.C.’s blood supply is

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president.  |  The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the

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