Ledbetter Act doesn't solve the problem of fair pay. That's up to us.

Last week, President Obama signed his very first bill and it was on a key economic issue for women – fair pay. What a

Good news for working women!

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed two bills that would greatly improve the ability of women and other employees to bring claims of

Conversation on poverty in Montgomery County generates more than just talk.

Last week, I was one of the lucky people who participated in the “Conversation on Poverty in Montgomery County” that Rebecca Wagner, Executive Director

Celebrate Women's Equality Day by calling on candidates to make equality a reality.

Today is Women’s Equality Day – the anniversary of the day that women finally won the right to vote in 1920. In a year

Working with other women's funds to increase our impact on the lives of women and girls.

I hope you all have had a chance to read Phyllis’ commentary in the Spotlight on Poverty. I am one of the staff here

Casa de Maryland leads efforts resulting in unprecedented law protecting domestic workers.

The Women’s Foundation congratulates Casa de Maryland on its victory Tuesday before the Montgomery County Council, when the Council unanimously approved a bill that will

Join in helping make the Washington metro area healthier for women.

Last week was National Women’s Health Week. It seems like an appropriate time to talk about the very real health needs that exist in

Today, (un)celebrate (not so) Equal Pay Day!

Today is Equal Pay Day. This day signifies the fact that it takes women almost 16 months to earn what men earn in 12.

Powerful testimony on poverty inspires hope for positive change in D.C.

Last week, Washington Area Women’s Foundation and several of our Grantee Partners testified at an incredible DC City Council Roundtable Hearing called “Poverty Issues:

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