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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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Oddly, women are moving millions as others scale back giving.

I caught an inspiring post from last week on Philantopic: "Holiday Cheer: The Story of Women Moving Millions." The article describes the increasing success
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Stepping Stones Research Update: December 2008

As part of our ongoing commitment–in partnership with The Urban Institute–to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending December 19, 2008)

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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Arts are an important investment, even when resources are tight.

Looking at the recent grants issued by our two giving circles, they may seem a bit counter-intuitive given the current economic climate. Some have
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College Essay Day inspires far beyond what's put on paper.

Tia’s post about College Essay Day at Urban Alliance inspired me to take a minute to jot down some of my thoughts on the
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Help from community inspires improvement in college essays.

Last Friday, several District of Columbia students, myself included, filed onto the 8th floor of the Watergate building.  We were all interns with The Urban Alliance
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Washingtonian: 64 ways to do good this holiday season, locally.

If you’re looking for creative, different ways to give this holiday season, don’t miss this month’s issue of the Washingtonian, with their cover article,
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Weekly News Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending December 12, 2008)

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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This is a time for strategy, smart investing and sacrifice on the part of foundations.

Last week, I had to inform my staff of two decisions—that will be the first of more, I am sure—that I never would have
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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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Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
 

T: (202) 347-7737
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Tax ID:52-2028612

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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.

© 2025 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!