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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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Women’s Equality Day, RACE, and Questions

Questions about equality and opportunity at the intersection of race and sex. This week, the staff of Washington Area Women’s Foundation had the opportunity
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s post-earth-shattering rundown: The Women’s Foundation’s Grantee Partners are featured for their work with senior citizens and local residents who need help saving
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A Back-to-School Checklist for the Girls in our Community

With many kids in our area headed back to school today, we thought it would be a good time to re-visit some educational statistics
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

After a health hiatus, your Daily Rundown is back!  Today’s stories include: Voting in Virginia.  How the recession has affected local children.  And CARECEN
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Emergency assistance in DC runs out.  Finding ways to prevent new HIV infections.  A new $20,000 award for Arlington nonprofits. —
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: How much women spend on basic medical care during their lives.  How much affordable housing is available in D.C.?  Police look
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: What the debt ceiling debate looks like from east of the river.  The impact of income on housing segregation.  And the
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The story of a young mom who’s resisting “a cycle of failure.”  Plus, how lessons in digital media may be worth
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Losing affordable housing units in Northern Virginia.  A journey to homelessness and back.  And heat wave help. — Low- and moderate-income
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Training homeless residents for construction jobs…. Plus, the changing face of the District. — The New York Times explores reports that
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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!