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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.

How a bank account can help a woman escape domestic violence.

CBS Evening News aired a story last week about a mother of three in Washington state who is rebuilding her life after leaving a

The Women's Foundation and Catalogue for Philanthropy leverage collective wisdom.

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the 2008 Catalogue for Philanthropy awards ceremony, where we got a chance to hear from a

It's up to all of us to learn to identify, report and assist victims of domestic violence.

In a crowded room at the Catholic Charities, more than 60 people gathered to hear Kathy Zeisel, Domestic Violence Staff Attorney at The National Law

Friday News Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity and The Women’s Foundation are teaming up to provide the latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of

Women's philanthropy steps up as needs grow and other resources dwindle.

This week, our president and a number of board members are attending the Indiana University symposium on "Moving Women’s Philanthropy Forward: Influences, Intent, Impact."

Low-income residents are hit by cuts to D.C.'s budget.

Monday was a set-back for low-income residents in Washington, D.C. For those of you that have not followed the events of this past week, here

For a first-time voter, this election signals call to action.

As my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, I stirred sleepily and wondered what in the world I was thinking setting the

From Afghanistan to Bank of America, thanks to a Goodwill training program.

Goodwill of Greater Washington offers numerous programs in addition to the Women in Construction program that The Women’s Foundation supports. Last Friday, I had

The Women's Foundation releases first RFP on early care and education!

On October 15, 2008, The Women’s Foundation held a Community Briefing on the importance of early care and education. Craig Pascal, Senior Vice President/Territory

Leadership Luncheon provides a moment to focus on hope, instead of worry.

Last week’s Leadership Luncheon was as powerful as ever, but also a bit peculiar, in a good way. Perhaps it was because it provided