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.
New Data Show Increase in Poverty for DC-area Women & Girls
The 2010 American Community Survey has just been released and The Women’s Foundation has already identified grim statistics related to women, girls and poverty
Washington Area Women’s Foundation announces the appointment of four new members to its board of directors: Audrey Bracey Deegan, managing director of OMG Center
Income, Poverty & Insurance: What the New Census Report Means for Our Community
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released the new report Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010. The report found that
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: How homeless families handle a new school year in Northern Virginia. A new executive director at a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner.
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: The changing demographics of our region and the impact on future employment. Philanthropy isn’t just the wealthy giving to the poor.
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: Remembering Nadine Winter…. Many uninsured Americans know little about new federal health benefits…. And what it takes for a stay-at-home mom
