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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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Five Policies That Impacted Women & Their Families in 2012

At The Women’s Foundation, we pay close attention to policies that affect women and their families throughout the year. Here are five that we’ve
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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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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The impact education has on local employment. | A new bill in the City Council could bring fresh fruits and vegetables
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A Super Tuesday for Women Politicians

Women won several high-profile races on Tuesday at both the state and national levels.  I am celebrating these victories, even for women whose politics
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Dorothy I. Height, a leader in the gender and civil rights movements, has died.  |  Today is Equal Pay Day.  | 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A historic number of women are in space today.  |  Advocates for low-income D.C. residents are concerned about the current proposed
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Getting girls interested in tech careers.  |  Why women politicians aren’t involved in the same scandals in which men are involved.
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A rising poverty rate has a negative impact on the entire District.  |  Funding for people with AIDS is held up
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The Women’s Foundation names a new president | Startling new statistics highlighted by Defeat Poverty DC | The Women’s Club at
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The launch of a new effort to focus the 2010 election season on the damaging effects of poverty in D.C. |
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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 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.

© 2023 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!