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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.

Casa de Maryland leads efforts resulting in unprecedented law protecting domestic workers.

The Women’s Foundation congratulates Casa de Maryland on its victory Tuesday before the Montgomery County Council, when the Council unanimously approved a bill that will

Congrats to new class of future nonprofit directors–including four Grantee Partner staffers!

The Women’s Foundation is proud to report that four staff members of Grantee Partners have been selected for the 2008-2009 class of Future Executive

Beauty isn't just skin deep. It should also be defined by deep pockets.

I was thrilled when the Dove representative told me how they’d found us. "We did a Google search for “inspiring women,” she said, and

Lessons from The Women's Foundation: equal access philanthropy, giving as activism, and more.

I came to Washington Area Women’s Foundation thinking that, somewhat naively, it focused solely on service work. What I discovered instead was an exemplary

FLY makes fashionable television appearance!

On Saturday night, Fashion Fusion in Washington, D.C. will bring together the hottest local fashion designers and a fun way to give back to

Feeling financially strapped? Try giving your money away.

No, really. That’s what Kimberly Palmer advises in her column at U.S. News. "While it may sound like a crazy time to talk about

Latest teen sex stats put a damper on celebrations of Griswold's birthday.

The Washington Post published an article this past Thursday entitled “Decline in Teen Sex Levels Off, Survey Shows” on the leveling of teenage sexual

Navigating egalitarian values and wealth led to pathway of philanthropy and justice.

Philanthropist Laurie Emrich, a "woman moving millions," and a founding board member and supporter of The Women’s Foundation, as well as many international women’s

Grantmaking through a giving circle: inspiring, intense, and lively!

Last Monday, I met with 12 other women for three hours and discussed our shared goal: improving the lives of young women in the

Kids' class project parallels grown-up challenges facing families living in poverty.

With only two weeks left in the school year, yesterday my daughter’s third grade class in Fairfax County began week one of their Cities

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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.