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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.

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. |

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending July 23, 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: A

Join Me & Team WAWF in a Half Marathon to Help Women & Girls

At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, we often talk about living in a region divided — a community that boasts about being home to some

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner talks about empowering girls on DCTV. | It’s going to get “oppressively hot” this weekend. | The Living

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

In today’s rundown: The Women’s Foundation’s president talks about the issues women-headed families face. And President Obama calls for the passage of the Paycheck

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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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