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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.

Leadership Luncheon '07: The Power of Giving Together is catching!

People everywhere are joining the powerful wave of philanthropy that is The Women’s Foundation. Our community was challenged at the 2007 Leadership Luncheon to

Leadership Luncheon '07: A behind the scenes take on transformation.

Putting on a luncheon for 1,500 people isn’t easy. As the event gets closer and closer, one finds oneself so mired in the millions

Leadership Luncheon '07: Awesome is the only word that comes to mind.

Thank you so much for letting me know about the two attendees at your Leadership Luncheon who handed off the HOBO bags they’d won

Reflections on a transformative Leadership Luncheon!

I find it hard to believe that the big day, our most anticipated event, the 2007 Leadership Luncheon, has come and gone. The luncheon

Leadership Luncheon '07: I was inspired to become part of the change!

Every year, I am inspired by the women at the Leadership Luncheon and this year was no exception! What an amazing event! My name

This luncheon made me feel proud to be a woman.

Coming into the event I have to admit I was kind of intimidated, but I quickly realized we were all there to make a

Leadership Luncheon '07: The power of the collective!

I just want to thank all of you again for the wonderful opportunities that have and will come out of our Women in the

Leadership Luncheon '07: Changing others, changing ourselves!

If you attended this year’s Leadership Luncheon, then you heard a lot about transformation. The work that The Women’s Foundation does really does transform

That luncheon rocked!

Hi all! This is Marjorie and Deb here, and we couldn’t wait to share our reactions to yesterday with everyone! Wow, talk about change!

Dr. Helene Gayle: I'm thrilled to join you at the Leadership Luncheon!

Dear Friends of Washington Area Women’s Foundation, Thank you for inviting me to join you as a speaker, along with Ambassador Swanee Hunt, at