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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 helps oil spill victims. | PG County accounts for nearly 30% of Maryland’s foreclosure rate. |

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

In today’s rundown: The first lady addresses Anacostia Senior High School graduates after their school sees dramatic improvement. | Questions for local politicians on

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 4, 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: Why

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

In today’s rundown: A new look at hunger in the D.C. area. | Why this is a bad time for the head of the

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

In today’s rundown: A message from the new president of The Women’s Foundation. | Maryland is in the top 10 worst states for foreclosures.

A Super Tuesday for Women Politicians

Women won several high-profile races on Tuesday at both the state and national levels. I am celebrating these victories, even for women whose politics

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

In today’s rundown: The head of D.C.’s HIV/AIDS administration abruptly resigns. | D.C.’s emergency family shelter is at full capacity. | A strong showing

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 28, 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: How

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

In today’s rundown: The number of children living in poverty will reach its highest rate in two decades this year. A look at the

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

In today’s rundown: Major changes to D.C.’s subsidized guardianship laws. | Emergency executive orders mean higher taxes, fees and fines in the District. |

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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