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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: Unemployment in Ward 8. | Help for Maryland residents facing foreclosure. — Even though Ward 8’s unemployment rate is not the

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

After a Women’s History Month blogging blitz, we’re back with your daily rundown of news impacting women and girls locally!  In today’s rundown: How

Community Hopes to Give Voice to "Silent Senior" Women

In a first of its kind event in the D.C. metro area earlier this week, panelists discussed the obstacles to economic security faced by

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 31, 2011

Q: Which First Lady of the United States was an advocate for civil rights, worked to enhance the status of women, but opposed the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 30, 2011

Q: Who was the journalist, activist and spokesperson who co-founded a number of ventures, including Ms. magazine, the Ms. Foundation for Women, Choice USA

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 29, 2011

Q: Who is the woman who’s listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being the first woman to become a millionaire by her

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 28, 2011

Q: In addition to becoming the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, this woman was also a member of the National

Portrait Project 2010: Education, Employment, Earnings & Work Supports

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re not only celebrating women’s past accomplishments — we’re looking at ways in which we can make the

Women’s History Month Q&A of the Day: March 15, 2011

Q: Who was the D.C. resident who became a founding member of the NAACP, the first black woman appointed to the D.C. Board of

March Madness — Week Two

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Division III Championship continues and so does our commitment to bring you the highlights.  After an exciting weekend of regional