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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.

Meet Our 2024 D.C. Rock Star Fund Awardees

Meet our 2024 Rock Star Fund Awardees!

AskHer Series: Our Power. Our Legacy.

#AskHer: Our Power. Our Legacy ft. entrepreneur sheroes in our community

AskHer Series: Addressing Disparities in Black Women’s Mental Health

#AskHer: Addressing Disparities in Black Women’s Mental Health ft. Dr. Tyffani Dent

15 Soul-Feeding Reads for Black History Month

Check out our staff’s curated list of books by Black women authors this Black History Month!

From Casual Flirts to Lasting Bonds: Understanding MILF Dating Dynamics

The concept of “MILF dating” isn’t new, but it has steadily gained attention in popular culture and online communities in recent years. From stand-up

AskHer Series: Rachael Deane, CEO of Voices for Virginia’s Children

#AskHer Q&A ft. Rachael Deane, CEO of Voices for Virginia’s Children

AskHer Series: Thrive As They Lead

#AskHer: Thrive As They Lead discusses our latest report on the critical infrastructure needed for Black women and gender-expansive leaders

AskHer Series: Cynthia Davis, Executive Director at DC Family Child Care Association

#AskHer Q&A ft. Cynthia Davis, Executive Director at DC Family Child Care Association

AskHer Series: Sisters in Solidarity | Amplifying Change through Women’s Foundations

#AskHer: Sisters in Solidarity | Amplifying Change through Women’s Foundations ft. women’s foundation leaders in our nation

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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.

© 2023 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

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.

© 2024 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!