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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.

Congratulations to the Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater Washington's 2009-2010 Class!

Every year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington chooses our region’s best, brightest and most promising nonprofits to feature. The list is a prestigious

DCAF honors the memory of Dr. Tiller, a trusted partner and ally in supporting women.

The DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) is devastated and appalled to know that our most skilled and intensely dedicated late-term abortion provider, a beloved partner

Conversation on poverty in Montgomery County generates more than just talk.

Last week, I was one of the lucky people who participated in the “Conversation on Poverty in Montgomery County” that Rebecca Wagner, Executive Director

Prince George's Gazette covers child care strategy that's smart for businesses and families.

New economic development initiatives can present outstanding opportunities for new partnerships – including partnerships that support employers and low-income single working women and their

Join in a conversation on how to best make a difference in a faltering economy.

It is tough out there. We are in a season of harsh realities. Our economy has gasped and sputtered and is close to stopping.

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

Casa de Maryland leads efforts resulting in unprecedented law protecting domestic workers.

The Women’s Foundation congratulates Casa de Maryland on its victory Tuesday before the Montgomery County Council, when the Council unanimously approved a bill that will

The challenge of living on $1 a meal in the Washington metropolitan area.

Last year, a number of staff here at The Women’s Foundation participated in the Food Stamp Challenge–living for a week on the food budget

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

Tell us how you'd invest $5,000 in our community.

Bummed that the writer’s strike meant no Golden Globes this year? Miss the glitz and glamor of the red carpet? Well, we may not

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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