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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.

Navigating egalitarian values and wealth led to pathway of philanthropy and justice.

Philanthropist Laurie Emrich, a "woman moving millions," and a founding board member and supporter of The Women’s Foundation, as well as many international women’s

An "Hour of Power" with the women of the Prince George's County Fire Department.

Today, I had the pleasure of joining Phyllis, our president, and our new philanthropic education officer, Nicole, at the Prince George’s County Fire Department’s

The Dalai Lama gets it.

At The Women’s Foundation, we have a phrase for men who support our mission. We call them guys who get it. We’re lucky to

Hillaryland, and you and me.

However you feel about Hillary, it’s hard to deny that she represents far more than a Democratic bid for the presidency at every possible

Congratulations to Tahirih Justice Center!

When The Women’s Foundation writes a check from the Open Door Capacity Building Fund or gives a Leadership Award, it’s an investment in a nonprofit’s

DCWA: Calling all city leaders!

The DC Women’s Agenda (DCWA) is a local advocacy and policy coalition that began in the spring of 2003 and works to promote the

WAWIT: Welding a new world for women.

A friend and I have a running list of people you need in your life, particularly as you edge towards "grown-up" living. Topping the

Risk and Reward: The heart of philanthropy.

I spend my days, and many a night, thinking about what inspires donors, the power of the collective and what it means to work

Anne Mosle: A pioneer of women's philanthropy!

I bid a fond farewell to my friend and colleague, Anne Mosle, one of the pioneers of women’s philanthropy here in greater Washington. Over

Anne's legacy of leadership: Inspiring us to work harder, do more!

When I first heard that Anne Mosle was leaving her leadership role at the Washington Area Women’s Foundation to go to the Kellogg Foundation,

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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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