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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: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner helps oil spill victims.  |  PG County accounts for nearly 30% of Maryland’s foreclosure rate.  | 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The first lady addresses Anacostia Senior High School graduates after their school sees dramatic improvement.  |  Questions for local politicians on
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A new look at hunger in the D.C. area.  |  Why this is a bad time for the head of the
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A message from the new president of The Women’s Foundation.  | Maryland is in the top 10 worst states for foreclosures. 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The head of D.C.’s HIV/AIDS administration abruptly resigns.  |  D.C.’s emergency family shelter is at full capacity.  |  A strong showing
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The number of children living in poverty will reach its highest rate in two decades this year.  A look at the
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Major changes to D.C.’s subsidized guardianship laws.  |  Emergency executive orders mean higher taxes, fees and fines in the District.  | 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: An account typically used to help low-income individuals buy homes is being successfully used by small business owners.  |  How Fairfax
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A training program that helps local women learn the skills they need to earn more money.  |  D.C. is transferring control
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A look at some of the barriers low-income women face during the recession.  |  The D.C. Council has passed a budget,
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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!