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

In today’s rundown: An in-depth profile of the head of CASA de Maryland.  A program that’s creating jobs for D.C. residents.  Do women make
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Why a federal debt deal may be unfair to women.  And the gulf between rich and poor in DC. — Women
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Encouraging homeownership in Ward 8.  More D.C. residents could face homelessness as an emergency rental assistance fund runs out of money. 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: How some low-income students are graduating from college debt free.  Why black women are fighting for recognition in D.C.’s bike lanes. 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Men are getting jobs faster than women as the U.S. jobs market recovers.  And tips on making low-cost meals. — As
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Changes take place in Virginia that offer more protection to domestic violence survivors.  Two low-income families in D.C. will receive a
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: It’s National HIV Testing Day.  A youth town hall meeting on HIV/AIDS.  And tens of thousands of local teens remain out
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A program that kept families from becoming homeless runs out of funding.  Looking at women’s poverty from several angles.  And why
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A new program targets Alexandria children who are at risk of going hungry during the summer.  The great divide in D.C.
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The HIV/AIDS rate in the District remains the highest in the country.  Single mothers are more prone to poor health.  College
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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!