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In the Washington, D.C. 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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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

Bob McDonnell at the Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria.  Photo Credit: Hank Silverberg/WTOP — Virginia’s governor-elect, Bob McDonnell, is wrapping up a week of service. 
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending January 8, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— CNN reports on what it’s like for a single mom to unexpectedly lose her job and home — a rising trend around the
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A Mentor Reflects on Her Rewarding Experiences During National Mentoring Month

My initial introduction to mentoring started with my own experiences with my mentors over 20 years ago.  Two decades later, I still have strong relationships with
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— The District government and the National Institute of Health are tackling the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic with a $26.4 million initiative.  The money will
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Dear Washington Post: When Will Gender Discrimination Be Off the Menu?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A Washington Post reporter walks into a high-end restaurant and discovers that some waiters write orders down
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— Congratulations to two of our Grantee Partners whose leaders have been named Washingtonians of the Year!  Mary Agee, president & CEO of Northern
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Unemployment Rate for Single Moms Reaches 25 Year High

Now that we know the facts, what are we going to do? From all reports, our current recession was supposed to be friendlier to
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— Unemployment among single mothers is at a 25-year high and the job outlook for our area is mixed.  According to the Institute for
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