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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.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A special after school guest for the students at Horton’s Kids. A look at why unemployment is so high in some

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The number of young parents who need housing in DC is on the rise. Plus, Gloria Steinem talks about the women’s

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Last chance to apply for a giving circle grant. Ensuring that women are part of the strategy to battle AIDS. New

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A new video contest is giving girls across the country a chance to participate in problem solving. Plus, a new report

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Nearly half of Americans don’t have economic security, according to a new report. Guidelines on eating ethically are coming out in

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Honoring the most influential businesswomen in the region. A new study finds the best pathways to the middle class. And why

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Female science pioneers from Maryland are being honored in a new exhibit at the Women’s Heritage Center. And how the growing

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Local gang members force underage girls into prostitution. The gender pay gap and its impact on l0w-wage workers. And has there

Equal Pay Now! New Report Raises Concerns About Gender Pay Gap & Low-Wage Workers

Earlier this month I attended a press conference on the new Government Accountability Office watchdog report “Gender Pay Differences: Progress Made but Women Remain

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The new poverty measurement finds Latinos to be the poorest group in the U.S. It’s going to cost an additional $5

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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

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.