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.
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 23, 2009)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty
Grants for Organizations That Help Those Who are "Between the Cracks & at the Intersections"
Racism, classism, homophobia, oppression…diversity, cultural competency, inclusion, awareness…these are heady topics that have challenged (and frustrated) us as individuals, organizations, and a society for
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 16, 2009)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 9, 2009)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 2, 2009)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with the Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women
Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates
We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 25, 2009)
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
