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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.
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Top Blog Posts of 2012

An election, volunteering, a new logo, historic events, and opportunities to learn more about the needs and lives of women in our community. 2012
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A History of Women's Philanthropy

In the spirit of the theme of this year’s Women’s History Month, “Our History is Our Strength,” I wanted to take a moment to
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: 13% of D.C. homes struggle with hunger. | How locals are responding to a proposal to limit welfare benefits and the
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A Day in the Life of a Fundraiser

I never considered myself a philanthropist until I attended The Women’s Foundation’s 2010 Leadership Luncheon.  That was the day that I discovered there’s something
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The NEC releases a new report on women and the economy. | A new study finds that women give significantly more
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A look at education and neighborhoods in Montgomery County. | The impact of a new Early Childhood Center in Alexandria. |
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Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Round-Up

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner on the Kojo Nnamdi Show.  |  Local prep schools plan to take action when it comes to relationship
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Customers vs. philanthropists.  |  $25 million in federal money is earmarked for HIV and AIDS medications.  |  D.C.’s blood supply is
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Giving Back to the Homeless

When seeing a homeless man or woman, some people debate on whether they should give that person money or not because they assume that
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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

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.

© 2024 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!