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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.

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

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 24, 2011

Q: Who was the first woman to become chief of a Native American nation? A: Wilma Pearl Mankiller was the first woman to become

A History of Women's Philanthropy

In the spirit of the theme of this year’s Women’s History Month, “Our History is Our Strength,” I wanted to take a moment to

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 23, 2011

Q: Who was the former slave who became the first black woman in America to win a court case against a white man? She

What's A Million Dollars Worth?

In case you haven’t heard, Macy’s is giving away a $1-million makeover to one lucky recipient. As fashion maven Clinton Kelly tells us breathlessly

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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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