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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.

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."

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

From Power Girls to a power lunch, Dr. Cole always inspires!

I am so excited that Dr. Johnnetta Cole is going to be speaking at this year’s Leadership Luncheon.  I admire her and the work

Finding a good fit at The Women's Foundation.

New Kid on the Block: A new staff member’s perspective I’m the new kid on the block here at The Women’s Foundation.  Even though

Questions echo throughout media about where the bailouts are for the poor.

It seems that Gwen Rubinstein, a program officer here at The Women’s Foundation, isn’t the only one wondering about where the bailouts are for

It's now more important than ever for single women to rock the vote!

Why should single mothers register and vote? According to Women Work!, a national nonprofit organization that advances economic justice and equality for women through

Dr. Johnnetta Cole: A personal hero and inspiring leader.

I was thrilled to hear that Dr. Johnetta B. Cole would be the keynote speaker at The Women’s Foundation’s upcoming Leadership Luncheon on October 15th!

Where are the bailouts for low-income families?

The Federal Treasury is on the verge of bailing out Wall Street with an infusion of $700 billion of taxpayer dollars.  Bad decisions by

Women's funds: A force to be reckoned with.

You have to love this.  Today, I caught this post on Philanthromedia called, "The power of women’s funds." The article discusses how women’s funds