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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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Washington Area Women's Foundation Weekly

In this week’s top stories: A new survey examines the lives of African American women.  The long-term benefits of a high-quality early education. An
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New Year's Resolutions for Women and Girls

This month, we invited our Grantee Partners to share some of their New Year’s resolutions with us.  Their passion and commitment to transforming the
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The Women's Foundation Supporters Volunteer on the MLK Day of Service

Earlier this month, Women’s Foundation President Nicky Goren issued a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day call to action on this blog. Nearly 100 volunteers
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation Weekly

In this week’s roundup of news affecting women and girls in our community: We wonder what Dr. King might say about the high rate
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On the Menu: Eating Ethically

Restaurant Week has returned to DC and each time I brave a packed restaurant for a prix fixe meal, I have flashbacks to one
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Washington Area Women's Foundation Weekly

We’re starting out the new year with some changes to the blog, including this weekly roundup of news and events affecting women and girls
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Careers for Women: A Key to Economic Recovery

Last month, The Women’s Foundation was among a group of organizations and individuals invited to an important discussion about women and the economy held
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation Awards $240,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Earlier today, the Associated Press reported that a record number of Americans have fallen into poverty or are barely scraping by.  1 in 2
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: how to ensure that the employees at your favorite restaurants are being treated fairly.  Plus, a new study shows that women
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A special after school guest for the students at Horton’s Kids.  A look at why unemployment is so high in some
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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!