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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.

Ledbetter Act doesn't solve the problem of fair pay. That's up to us.

Last week, President Obama signed his very first bill and it was on a key economic issue for women – fair pay. What a

Think infrastructure jobs will only work for men? Think again.

As the economic stimulus package inches closer to Congressional approval and President Obama’s signature, many have focused on who is in and who is

Dear Mr. President…

On the day after President Obama was sworn in just a few blocks from our office, the staff of The Women’s Foundation thought we’d

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending January 16, 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

Good news for working women!

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed two bills that would greatly improve the ability of women and other employees to bring claims of

Congrats Doreen, and thanks for being an inspiration to so many!

I’m so thrilled to hear of Doreen being recognized as a 2008 Washingtonian of the Year! This is so well-deserved. I recall first meeting

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending January 9, 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

Congratulations to Doreen Gentzler, Washingtonian of the Year!

It is just like Doreen to accept an honor as huge as being named Washingtonian of the Year by turning the attention back to

Oddly, women are moving millions as others scale back giving.

I caught an inspiring post from last week on Philantopic: "Holiday Cheer: The Story of Women Moving Millions." The article describes the increasing success

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending December 19, 2008)

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

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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

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.