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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.

Issues and Impact: Documenting That Nebulous Social Change

Philosophers wonder about the chronological concerns of chickens and eggs. Those in Homeland Security wrangle the line between safety and liberty. Corporate CEOs debate strategies for

New Year, New Resolutions, New Blog

Hello, my name is Sherell Fuller, and as the new Program Assistant with The Women’s Foundation, I’d like to personally welcome you to learn

New Year, New Promise!

Yesterday the Willard Ballroom was packed with Washingtonians of The Year honorees past and present – including our own Anne Mosle – breaking bread

Claudia Thorne brings home the power of giving together!

Hi all, Anne here, and I just had to note for everyone how thrilled I was to open my Washington Post on Sunday and read Claudia

Many thanks!

  Happy New Year!   I was bowled over and truly touched by all of the extremely kind and celebratory messages you sent to

Thanks, Anne, for making D.C. a better place for us all!

 A Message from Donna Callejon, Board Chair , The Women’s Foundation  As Board Chair of The Women’s Foundation, I am honored to share with

At a workshop last Friday…

At a workshop last Friday, a Grantee Partner turned to me and said, “I love that The Women’s Foundation doesn’t just give money but

Constructing futures, one woman at a time.

Eleven weeks doesn’t seem like enough to contain it all. Which is probably why a latecomer asked me afterwards, “Now, how long were they

Philanthropic leaders salute Stepping Stones!

Philanthropic leaders gathered today at the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Annual Meeting had many different opinions and thoughts on issues of local and

Same Story, New Terrain

This is my first blog to introduce myself as the Communications and Marketing Officer of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation. Whether in the United