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.
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.
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
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.
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
