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.
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During this discussion, Elizabeth Gay (Founder of Ìpàdé) and Ramunda Young (Co-Founder of MahoganyBooks) discussed their journey as an entrepreneur, the opportunities they’re creating and the impact they’re making for women and girls of color, as well as explored ways we – as a community – can take a practical look at how we better champion and […] Read More
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National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15th) serves as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. This National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Women’s Foundation is pleased to spotlight Identity, Inc., one of our Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative (ECEFC) grantee […] Read More
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DID YOU KNOW: Women and girls make up 51% of the world’s population, yet women’s and girls’ organizations receive less than 2% of all philanthropic giving? The statistics are even lower for funds supporting women and girls of color. Of the $67 billion of charitable donations made by foundations in a single year, less than […] Read More
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Each year, Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s Rock Star Fund awards several young women of color with up to $2,000 to invest in themselves, and our community through individualized projects that foster a culture of learning, leadership, and positivity. The Fund also works to advance the Young Women’s Initiative Blueprint for Action, a plan driven by […] Read More
Washington Area Women's Foundation
The experience of homelessness and gender-based violence bears heavily on individuals, especially women of color. The effects on children are even heavier. At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, we are committed to improving the lives of women and girls in the Washington, DC region, and are pleased to support our grantee partner House of Ruth to […] Read More
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The conversation helped raise the awareness about safety resources for women, ways to advocate for women and the ever-present need to protect Black women at all times. The #AskHer conversation was moderated by Erika Totten, a leading practitioner in healing, liberation and community building for Black women. Guests included Grantee Partners Roberta Eaton, Interim Executive […] Read More
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During this session, we explored the intersection of wellness and nonprofit leadership. We had a chat with C. Marie Taylor, President & Principal Consultant of Equity Through Action and Diana Ortiz, President & CEO of Doorways. The session helped create an open dialogue for nonprofit leaders of color, their staff, boards, and funders to prioritize […] Read More
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Black Girls and Black femmes are the backbone of their communities, caregivers, decision-makers and give the most, yet often receive the least. In conversation with Monique W. Morris, Ed.D., President & CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color and Kristi Matthews-Jones, Director of the DC Girls’ Coalition, we discussed innovative ways our communities can uplift […] Read More
Washington Area Women's Foundation
This month, one of our 2021 Rock Star Fund awardees Aras Tobin, 13, launched a vision board party and combined this with an opportunity to apply for high schools with members of her class. Young people are surviving unimaginable feats in the midst of this global pandemic. Despite our current lived realities, youth, like Aras […] Read More
