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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.

What the Summit of leadership looks like.

Pat Summit reached 1,000 wins last week – the first coach, male or female, in history to reach this milestone. She has coached 12

Dear Mr. President…

On the day after President Obama was sworn in just a few blocks from our office, the staff of The Women’s Foundation thought we’d

Congrats Doreen, and thanks for being an inspiration to so many!

I’m so thrilled to hear of Doreen being recognized as a 2008 Washingtonian of the Year! This is so well-deserved. I recall first meeting

Congratulations to Doreen Gentzler, Washingtonian of the Year!

It is just like Doreen to accept an honor as huge as being named Washingtonian of the Year by turning the attention back to

Help from community inspires improvement in college essays.

Last Friday, several District of Columbia students, myself included, filed onto the 8th floor of the Watergate building. We were all interns with The Urban Alliance

DCWA: DC Council candidates respond to issues important to local women.

In an election guide released this week by the DC Women’s Agenda, DC Council candidates were challenged to find solutions to staggering issues confronting

Fireside chats at Camp CEO reveal mixed messages facing today's young women.

After taking a few weeks off this summer, I’ve returned to The Women’s Foundation re-energized and excited about the coming months. Having the time

Building self-confidence by wearing a crown: A reflection on becoming Mrs. Maryland.

I didn’t do it because I had the perfect body. I did it because I didn’t. I was just recovering from the birth of

From orphan to millionaire: Phyllis Caldwell on how one woman's journey has inspired her own.

A few weeks ago, Phyllis blogged about being a guest editor on Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty site. And now, her post is live. "From Orphan to Millionaire:

Congrats to new class of future nonprofit directors–including four Grantee Partner staffers!

The Women’s Foundation is proud to report that four staff members of Grantee Partners have been selected for the 2008-2009 class of Future Executive