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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: An account typically used to help low-income individuals buy homes is being successfully used by small business owners. | How Fairfax

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

In today’s rundown: A training program that helps local women learn the skills they need to earn more money. | D.C. is transferring control

A Video Message From the New President of Washington Area Women's Foundation

Today I begin my tenure as president of Washington Area Women’s Foundation. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead an organization that focuses

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

In today’s rundown: A look at some of the barriers low-income women face during the recession. | The D.C. Council has passed a budget,

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 21, 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: Metro riders could get a break from fare increases. | The D.C. Council proposes restoring cuts to adult-education programs. | Doctors

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

In today’s rundown: The shared-ride transit service for elderly and disabled residents could see cutbacks in service and a rate increase. | The metro

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 14, 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

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

In today’s rundown: Parents struggle to find child care for their children as subsidies fail to keep up with demand. | Prince George’s County

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

In today’s rundown: The local unemployment rate falls. | Montgomery County finalizes its budget. | The D.C. soda tax dies. — Unemployment rates fell

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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