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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.

Looking Toward the Future With a Gender Lens

I know it is Women’s History Month and that we are celebrating how our history is our strength. But I have been thinking about

Community Hopes to Give Voice to "Silent Senior" Women

In a first of its kind event in the D.C. metro area earlier this week, panelists discussed the obstacles to economic security faced by

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 31, 2011

Q: Which First Lady of the United States was an advocate for civil rights, worked to enhance the status of women, but opposed the

A Community Responsibility to Equality & Justice

Equality and justice. Of all the obligations that any elected official has, dedication to these guiding principles is most important. As we all know,

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 30, 2011

Q: Who was the journalist, activist and spokesperson who co-founded a number of ventures, including Ms. magazine, the Ms. Foundation for Women, Choice USA

Glitz, Glamor & Giving Back: Ms. Maryland's Inaugural Event

Thursday March 24th, 2011 is a day that will always live vividly in my memories. It was my Inaugural Cocktail Party as Ms. Maryland

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 29, 2011

Q: Who is the woman who’s listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being the first woman to become a millionaire by her

Plenty of Eyes on Women's NCAA Basketball

Over the years it has been noted that there’s a definite discrepancy in the traditional media coverage of men’s and women’s NCAA basketball. However,

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 28, 2011

Q: In addition to becoming the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, this woman was also a member of the National

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 25, 2011

Q: Who was the woman who led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years and advised multiple U.S. presidents on Civil Rights

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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.