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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.

Portrait Project 2010: Women & Housing – What We Can Do Now

Yesterday I shared findings from our new report, Portrait Project 2010, that focused on the housing challenges face by female-headed families in our community.

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 3, 2011

Q: Which First Lady arranged the planting of the 3,000 cherry trees that bloom every year in the Tidal Basin? A: First Lady Helen

Portrait Project 2010: Housing + Women & Their Families

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 2, 2011

Q: Who was the first known American woman to enlist in the Army? A: Deborah Sampson Gannett enlisted in the Continental Army in 1778.

Women's History Month Q&A of the Day: March 1, 2011

Q: Which woman was arrested and charged in 1872 because she had the audacity to vote in a presidential election? A: Susan B. Anthony

Status Update: Social Media & Black History Month

For the entire month of February, I dedicated my Facebook status messages to Black History Month. My posts have covered Black History tidbits from

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

In today’s rundown: A profile of a Women’s Foundation grantee. | A Grantee Partner explores the credit needs of low-income families at tax time.

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

Restaurant Weak? New Report Highlights Low Wages, Discrimination, Health Risks in Local Restaurant Industry

Coalition Releases New Report Highlighting Low Wages, Discrimination, Health Risks, and Opportunity for Improvement in DC’s Growing Restaurant Industry The DC restaurant scene has

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

In today’s rundown: Exploring the lack of women candidates for the D.C. Council. | A look at the impact the District could feel when

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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.