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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: What the debt ceiling debate looks like from east of the river. The impact of income on housing segregation. And the

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

In today’s rundown: The story of a young mom who’s resisting “a cycle of failure.” Plus, how lessons in digital media may be worth

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

In today’s rundown: Losing affordable housing units in Northern Virginia. A journey to homelessness and back. And heat wave help. — Low- and moderate-income

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

In today’s rundown: Training homeless residents for construction jobs…. Plus, the changing face of the District. — The New York Times explores reports that

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

In today’s rundown: An in-depth profile of the head of CASA de Maryland. A program that’s creating jobs for D.C. residents. Do women make

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

In today’s rundown: Why a federal debt deal may be unfair to women. And the gulf between rich and poor in DC. — Women

A Scary Fact About Homeownership

Ready for a scary fact? As a 2006 Consumer Federation of America report points out, women generally have higher credit scores than men and

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

In today’s rundown: Encouraging homeownership in Ward 8. More D.C. residents could face homelessness as an emergency rental assistance fund runs out of money.

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

In today’s rundown: How some low-income students are graduating from college debt free. Why black women are fighting for recognition in D.C.’s bike lanes.

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

In today’s rundown: Men are getting jobs faster than women as the U.S. jobs market recovers. And tips on making low-cost meals. — As

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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.