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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.

What to make of all this child care talk and why should we all care?

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of dialogue both on the regional and national level about what early care

Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: How is the recession impacting the poor in D.C.?

When I was honored with an invitation to speak at the Stepping Stones Research Briefing, no one told me I’d have to figure out

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending April 15, 2009)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with Washington Area Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and analysis

Survivor blaming: South Africa and D.C. have more in common than you think.

A woman accuses an older, politically powerful man of raping her. He denies the charges, and offers to pay her off to drop them.

Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: Why aren't child care subsidies reaching those who need them?

Low-income families can face numerous challenges as they work toward stable and gainful employment. Child care subsidies are designed to help them overcome one

CARECEN: The gift of communications from The Women's Foundation.

Thanks to the support and collaboration of Washington Area Women’s Foundation, the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) has moved quickly ahead in the area

Coming out as a philanthropist.

My friend Nanci came out as a philanthropist the other day. We were talking about how she had manifested a miracle for a friend

Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: Want to know more about how unions help women workers?

Over the last three decades, women have substantially increased their importance in the unionized workforce. Women currently make up about 45 percent of all

Sex trafficking continues to strike in our communities, as do solutions by local organizations.

Last week, New York Times columnist Nicolas Kristoff published a column on sex trafficking of young, American girls, stating, "The business model of pimping

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 8, 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