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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.

The Unheard Story of Employment — Shouldn't having a full-time job mean not having to live in poverty?

Unemployment has been a particularly relevant topic in this time of economic downturn, and it garnered even more attention last week when the Department

D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women

Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates

Stepping Stones Research Update – September 2009

We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary

How about Cars for People Who Need Them But Can't Afford Them Day?

Today is Car Free Day, an international event celebrated every September 22nd that encourages people to leave their car at home. Our region signed

DCWA: FY2010 D.C. budget does not meet women's needs.

The DC Women’s Agenda has completed an analysis of the funding levels of particular programs in the FY 2010 DC budget and their impact on women

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 18, 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

Women in Poverty: The Untold Story.

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to record a commentary for NPR regarding the release of new census data showing that 2.6 million

Weekly Round Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 11, 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

WPI releases personal reflections from giving circle founders, including African American Women's Giving Circle!

Personal reflections from women founders of the early giving circles are included in a new booklet just released by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 4, 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

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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.