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.
Call for Presenters for Stepping Stones Research Briefing
Do you have compelling new research findings about what helps low-income women raising children achieve economic security and financial independence? Would you like to
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: The controversy over redefining rape. | Increasing the number of contracts for women-owned businesses in Fairfax County. |A Supreme Court Justice
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: Transforming workforce development. | Thousands of jobs potentially coming to D.C. | One Virginia city council could soon legalize breastfeeding. |
A Budget Strong Enough for a Man, Made for a Woman
Last week, staff of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (@TheDailyShow) tweeted: “Tonight: States struggle to balance budgets. pH-balance, that is. You try creating