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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.

The Unheard Story of Employment — Shouldn't having a full-time job mean not having to live in poverty?

Unemployment has been a particularly relevant topic in this time of economic downturn, and it garnered even more attention last week when the Department

DCWA: FY2010 D.C. budget does not meet women's needs.

The DC Women’s Agenda has completed an analysis of the funding levels of particular programs in the FY 2010 DC budget and their impact on women

It's up to all of us to learn to identify, report and assist victims of domestic violence.

In a crowded room at the Catholic Charities, more than 60 people gathered to hear Kathy Zeisel, Domestic Violence Staff Attorney at The National Law

Low-income residents are hit by cuts to D.C.'s budget.

Monday was a set-back for low-income residents in Washington, D.C.  For those of you that have not followed the events of this past week, here

Girls in Wards 7 and 8 pose tough questions for DC Council candidates.

In a new report released last week by the D.C. Women’s Agenda, ninth grade girls residing in Hillcrest, Naylor Gardens and Woodland Terrace challenged DC Council

DCWA: DC Council candidates respond to issues important to local women.

In an election guide released this week by the DC Women’s Agenda, DC Council candidates were challenged to find solutions to staggering issues confronting

DCWA: New data on AIDS and women in D.C. points to sad reality and possible solutions.

To kick off our bi-monthly “Lunch and Learn” seminar series, the DC Women’s Agenda (DCWA) sponsored a presentation in March by Dr. Shannon Hader,

DCWA: Plan to purge up to 57,000 from affordable housing wait list needs more time, outreach.

The DC Women’s Agenda is very concerned over the DC Housing Authority’s plan to purge the waiting list for the Housing Voucher Program. The