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.
#AskHer Series: Hanh Le, Executive Director, Weissberg Foundation
Our new #AskHer series is an interview with our partners, community members and supporters who work tirelessly for women and girls. Our latest interview
Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat Announces Stand Together Fund
Washington Area Women’s Foundation is working to support women and girls of color in our region who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Learn about
Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative Announces RFP for 2020 Giving Cycle
Washington Area Women’s Foundation is pleased to release an open request for proposals for funding from the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative for
Recap: Washington Area Women’s Foundation 20th Anniversary Luncheon
Washington Area Women’s Foundation hosted its annual Leadership Luncheon on October 30, celebrating 20 years and raising over $877,000. The Foundation honored youth activist
Rainmakers Giving Circle Releases 2018-19 Request For Proposals
Rainmakers Giving Circle (“Rainmakers”) is pleased to issue a request for proposals for its 2018-19 grantmaking cycle from nonprofit organizations serving economically vulnerable girls
The Blueprint represents the collective voice of more than 250 young women, policymakers, philanthropists, scholars, service providers, and government officials, and provides guidance for
New Report: Family Planning Community Needs Assessment
New Report: ‘Family Planning Community Needs Assessment’ for the DC Family Planning Project (DCFPP) The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Join Washington Area Women’s Foundation for what will truly be an inspirational celebration of the transformative power of investing in women and girls in
