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Washington Area Women’s Foundation helps build pathways out of poverty for women and their families. Drawing on nearly two decades of local research about the needs of women and girls, we target community-wide resources to support the most effective organizations and solutions working toward increasing economic security. Join our community of philanthropists to help ensure that every woman and girl in the Washington region has the resources she needs to thrive.

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Two-Generation Grant Investments Aim to Break the Cycle of Poverty

In December 2014, The Women’s Foundation announced new grant investments of $630,000 to 20 organizations across the region. In a series of blog posts, we’ve shared more about the strategies behind those investments, including community college innovations we are supporting and early childhood investments to improve quality and access for low-income families in the region. […]

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Pay one month's transportation for a woman with two children.

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Pay for a week’s worth of groceries for a family.

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Help a woman access the financial tools to save for a home.

This Gift Can:
Send a child to an early care center for one week.

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Two-Generation Grant Investments Aim to Break the Cycle of Poverty

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