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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.

Craigslist: "The Wal-Mart of Online Sex Trafficking"

Earlier this week, a report aired on Anderson Cooper 360 that was both shocking in the information it revealed about local human and sex

Breaking News: Senate Confirms Elena Kagan to Supreme Court

The U.S. Senate has just voted to confirm Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States, making her the third woman to

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Round-Up (Week Ending July 30, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Budget

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

In today’s rundown: A grantee pushes for more affordable housing in Montgomery County. | A free health clinic opens its doors for the day

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

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner is highlighted for helping women find “untraditional” jobs. The D.C. Council rejects a plan to fund

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

In today’s rundown: More than a thousand people will be treated at D.C.’s largest free clinic this week. | How a Women’s Foundation Grantee

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner testifies about the unique challenges formerly incarcerated women in D.C. face. The same Grantee Partner — Our Place

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

In today’s rundown: Women, along with everyone else, are confused by their finances. | Medicine may not be enough in the battle to fight

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

In today’s rundown: D.C. increases distribution efforts for the female condom. The number of local children living in poverty is well above the national

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

In today’s rundown: Your chance to attend a D.C. community forum with the leading candidates for mayor and city council chair this week. |

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 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.