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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.

An Intern's Day of Service

Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s intern reflects on how participating in a service project on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day changed her outlook on volunteering.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Cracking down on trafficking in Virginia. | A detailed look at affordable housing in the District. | Major improvements at a

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Women immigrants in Northern Virginia are ready to share their stories. | A call to put poverty on the national agenda.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A look at chronic homelessness in DC and overall homelessness in Maryland. | An unexpected slide down the socioeconomic ladder for

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A look at Casa de Maryland’s winter program for immigrants. | The finances of stay-at-home moms who get divorced. | Making

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: It’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. | D.C. is once again providing free dental dams to the public. | And one

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Virginia is set to close enrollment in a program that helps low-income residents with HIV buy medication. | A northern Virginia