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

In today’s rundown: A closer look at gender and race pay gaps.  Plus, should DC parents who receive welfare benefits be required to attend

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

In today’s rundown: The number of single women-headed households falls in Prince George’s County.  As AIDS turns 30, people under 30, black women and

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

In today’s rundown: A new look at the spread of HIV/AIDS in the United States.  Plus, cheap and free summer activities for teens. —

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

In today’s rundown: A lack of opportunity for DC teens this summer. | A new center for women and children’s nutrition opens in Maryland.

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

In today’s rundown: How DC residents respond to questions about sexual orientation. | What do women over 50 fear most? | Why fewer women

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

In today’s rundown: Single mothers’ achievements are recognized in Prince George’s County. | An in-depth look at poverty in Montgomery County. | The nationwide

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

In today’s rundown: The Petworth farmers market becomes the latest to accept food stamps. | And a look at the gender wage gap among

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

In today’s rundown: A closer look at unemployment rates for single mothers. | A new grocery store in DC won’t be accepting WIC payments.

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

In today’s rundown: Nonprofits that help older residents in Montgomery County are merging. | The uncertain future of the Arlington Free Clinic. | Several

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

In today’s rundown: Women’s real losses are masked by the mancession. | Mapping local food deserts. | D.C. is the second most expensive “state”