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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.

An Invitation to Support Women Artists Now

DC SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day is later this month and you are invited to a sneak peek at some of the talented

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 9, 2011

Q: Who was the first black woman elected to Congress? A: Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to Congress in 1968. She

Celebrating International Women's Day — From Bowie to Bhutan

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women around the world.

Sharing Findings From Portrait Project 2010 With the White House Council on Women & Girls

On March 2nd, Washington Area Women’s Foundation and five Grantee Partners discussed financial literacy and education for women and girls with members of the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 8, 2011

Q: Who was the first American First Lady to run for public office? A: Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first American First Lady to

Portrait Project 2010: Focus on Health

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

March Madness Begins!

This past weekend was a big one for women’s NCAA basketball fans as March Madness got started. And while the first rounds for the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 7, 2011

Q: Who was the original author of the first version of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution? A: Alice Paul helped lead a

Women's History Month: Honor the Past & Build a Brighter Future

Women’s History Month is a chance for us to honor the sacrifices of the women whose accomplishments have given every woman and girl the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 4, 2011

Q: Who was the first black woman from a Southern state to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? Hint — she received