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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.
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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
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Dear Mayor Gray

Dear Mr. Mayor: Congratulations on your election and inauguration. We all hope for and expect great things from you and your administration! “One city”
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Best Blog Posts of 2010

2010 was an exciting year for The Women’s Foundation’s blog as we worked to establish Our Voices as one of the go-to sources for
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: We revisit men and their tenuous hold on American domination. We wonder what will happen to women who are being affected
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Gender Fatigue — Is Our Work Done?

Do you care about the role of women in our workforce?  If so, you may be suffering from gender fatigue. According to an article
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Not Time to Celebrate: Women Catch Up With Men in Achievements, Not Earnings

An article in the most recent issue of The Atlantic (“The End of Men” by Hanna Rosin) asks a lot of questions about women’s
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A message from the new president of The Women’s Foundation.  | Maryland is in the top 10 worst states for foreclosures. 
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Event: Measuring Success & Improving the Economic Security of Women-Headed Families

An upcoming research briefing sponsored by The Women’s Foundation and the Urban Institute will take a look at how to help women-headed families survive
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— In a first-of-its-kind effort, Washington, D.C. will give away half-a-million female condoms.  City leaders hope the effort will combat the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic. 
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National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day — Your Awareness Can Have an Impact

Are you aware that a woman tests positive for HIV every 35 minutes in the United States? Are you aware that one in four
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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.

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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

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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

Stay Connected!