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.
Download the complete Girls Issue Brief here: Girls Issue Brief 2015 In 2005, The Women’s Foundation launched Stepping Stones, a multi-year, regional initiative focused
One Fellow’s Perspective on The Women’s Foundation
Throughout my semester as a fellow, The Women’s Foundation introduced me to the world of foundations and philanthropy (a professional goal of the Fellows
We invested in College Success Foundation DC and YWCA National Capital Area to form a planning collaborative on two-generation programs. Learn more about the
African American Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates Ten Years
This year, the African American Women’s Giving Circle (AAWGC), one of two giving circles sponsored by the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, celebrates its 10th
There are differences in how poverty impacts women. But, does gender make a difference in financial knowledge, behavior, and well-being? The Urban Institute has
