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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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Celebrating International Women's Day — From Bowie to Bhutan

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women around the world. 
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Sharing Findings From Portrait Project 2010 With the White House Council on Women & Girls

On March 2nd, Washington Area Women’s Foundation and five Grantee Partners discussed financial literacy and education for women and girls with members of the
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Portrait Project 2010: Focus on Health

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
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March Madness Begins!

This past weekend was a big one for women’s NCAA basketball fans as March Madness got started.  And while the first rounds for the
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Portrait Project 2010: Women & Housing – What We Can Do Now

Yesterday I shared findings from our new report, Portrait Project 2010, that focused on the housing challenges face by female-headed families in our community. 
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Portrait Project 2010: Housing + Women & Their Families

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

In today’s rundown: A profile of a Women’s Foundation grantee. | A Grantee Partner explores the credit needs of low-income families at tax time.
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Exploring the lack of women candidates for the D.C. Council. | A look at the impact the District could feel when
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Spotlight on Poverty’s Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week
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The President's Budget and Local Women & Girls

Earlier this week, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget released the Obama Administration’s proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year.  I was curious
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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

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Youtube

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!