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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 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

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 22, 2011

Q: Who was the first American postmistress? Hint: she was also the first person to print the Declaration of Independence with the names of

Portrait Project 2010: Education, Employment, Earnings & Work Supports

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re not only celebrating women’s past accomplishments — we’re looking at ways in which we can make the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 21, 2011

Q: This woman was known both as “mother” and as “the most dangerous woman in America.” She organized mine workers and their families and

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 18, 2011

Q: Who was the first woman to run a print shop in America? A: Anne Catherine Hoof Green became the first women to run

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

Women's History Month: Why Our History is Our Strength

As I reflect on Women History Month, it reminds me how incredible women are. We are so many things to so many people: we

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
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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.