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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 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

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

The President's Budget and Local Women & Girls

Earlier this week, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget released the Obama Administration’s proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year. I was curious

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

In today’s rundown: Scholarships for women over 40. | A D.C. Councilmember says there aren’t enough men in leadership positions in one city department.

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

In today’s rundown: Helping low-income residents file taxes and claim their credits. | A new report on the working conditions of local restaurant workers.

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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