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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: 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

Join us for a real power lunch.

Join us for our Leadership Luncheon on October 10th, and not only will you be contributing to Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s work throughout our

How paid sick days can mean safe days for women.

“Get out of my room!” he screamed at me. I said nothing, except for knocking down his video tapes. It was at this point

Thanks to The Women's Foundation for the experience of a lifetime!

Dear Washington Area Women’s Foundation, My name is Sharon Wise and I’m one of the students enrolled in the Female Property Management Certificate training at

Change up your lunch routine, and learn how to change up our community.

The 2006 Leadership Luncheon convinced me that I needed to get involved with The Women’s Foundation. I have never seen so many dynamic women

Ayuda: Fighting slavery in our own backyard.

Ayuda is deeply familiar with the struggles of low-income immigrants in the Washington, D.C. area. We have been at the forefront of providing multi-lingual

The revolution will begin with women.

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s International Humanitarian Symposium and awards ceremony. The event this year was

Washington 100: Giving that makes you feel like a million bucks.

You don’t have to be a millionaire to give a million, or to feel like it, when you’re part of the power of giving