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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.

Having Courage When the Journey Gets Tough

After being crowned Ms. Maryland 2011, Tiffany Parker has included Washington Area Women’s Foundation and its mission in her platform. As she prepares to

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

In today’s rundown: Changes take place in Virginia that offer more protection to domestic violence survivors. Two low-income families in D.C. will receive a

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

In today’s rundown: It’s National HIV Testing Day. A youth town hall meeting on HIV/AIDS. And tens of thousands of local teens remain out

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

In today’s rundown: A program that kept families from becoming homeless runs out of funding. Looking at women’s poverty from several angles. And why

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

In today’s rundown: A new program targets Alexandria children who are at risk of going hungry during the summer. The great divide in D.C.

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

In today’s rundown: The HIV/AIDS rate in the District remains the highest in the country. Single mothers are more prone to poor health. College

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

In today’s rundown: A closer look at gender and race pay gaps. Plus, should DC parents who receive welfare benefits be required to attend

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

In today’s rundown: The number of single women-headed households falls in Prince George’s County. As AIDS turns 30, people under 30, black women and

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

In today’s rundown: A new look at the spread of HIV/AIDS in the United States. Plus, cheap and free summer activities for teens. —

Spotlight on Poverty’s Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

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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.