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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.

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

Working with other women's funds to increase our impact on the lives of women and girls.

I hope you all have had a chance to read Phyllis’ commentary in the Spotlight on Poverty. I am one of the staff here

African American women's giving circle makes women's philanthropy front page news!

Today’s front page of the Washington Post features a story on The Women’s Foundation’s African American Women’s Giving Circle. The article states, "’I’m not

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:

Celebrating bright futures with Training Futures and the 1K Club!

One of the many things I appreciate about The Women’s Foundation is how deliberately it works to bring people together–both donors and Grantee Partners–to

Washington Middle School for Girls gets a little help from friends.

The Washington Post reports today that the Washington Middle School for Girls received a little sprucing up from about 40 volunteers from Chesapeake Surgical

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

Beauty isn't just skin deep. It should also be defined by deep pockets.

I was thrilled when the Dove representative told me how they’d found us. "We did a Google search for “inspiring women,” she said, and

Lessons from The Women's Foundation: equal access philanthropy, giving as activism, and more.

I came to Washington Area Women’s Foundation thinking that, somewhat naively, it focused solely on service work. What I discovered instead was an exemplary

FLY makes fashionable television appearance!

On Saturday night, Fashion Fusion in Washington, D.C. will bring together the hottest local fashion designers and a fun way to give back to