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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.

Transportation: Vital for Women’s Economic Security

Safe, efficient and affordable transportation is vital for women’s economic security. It ensures self-sufficiency by enabling timely access to employment and essential services –like

What We Can Learn from Employers at The White House Summit on Working Families

The recent White House Summit on Working Families brought national attention to issues facing working families across our country. In the next installment in

Takeaways from the White House Summit on Working Families

Yesterday, I had the privilege to attend the White House Summit on Working Families.  The White House hosted the Summit along with the Department of

Paternity Leave Roundtable Discussion

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve been thinking quite a bit about how men and fathers are important allies in the work

Labor Force Participation by Mothers in the Washington Region

For Mother’s Day, we’ve taken a look at the labor force participation of mothers in the Washington region. With over 72 percent of mothers

NASA Administrator Bolden: Women of NASA Inspire Girls to Dream

Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., (USMC-Ret.) is the 12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It’s appropriate for NASA that the

A Slice of STEM on 3.14

There are a few labels I will wear proudly, and “nerd” is one of them.  Tonight I am headed to a local restaurant called

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the National Archives

Many of Washington, DC’s museums proudly display the highlights of American history from Judy Garland’s red slippers to the command module of the Apollo

What Do You Look for in an Ideal Workplace?

I’m sure everyone has their own perspective on what would constitute their ideal workplace, but for me, I have learned that I need to

Sharon Williams Luncheon Remarks

On October 23, Sharon Williams spoke at The Women’s Foundation’s 2013 Leadership Luncheon. The following are her remarks. After speaking, Sharon received a Visionary