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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.

Shaping the Narrative Around Early Care and Education

Reflections from our program manager, faith garnett On October 8, Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative (ECEFC) brought together members

Investing in Women, Children, and Communities

“The issue is not knowing how to fish. The issue is that there is a gate to the river.” Last week during our State

Women Carry A Rare Balance Of Strength And Care

Soft heart. Sharp mind. Unbreakable backbone. Women carry a rare balance of strength and care. The soft heart that checks on a neighbor, nurtures

Love In Action

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about love in action. At Washington Area Women’s Foundation, love looks like investing in a girl’s

A Message From the President: Deepening Our Impact From Birth to Boardroom

As we near the close of the first month in the new year, my leadership intention for Washington Area Women’s Foundation is clear: to

10 Powerful Audiobooks for Black History Month

Check out our staff’s curated list of books by Black women authors this Black History Month!

AskHer Series | Love in Action: Building Supportive Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth

#AskHer | Love in Action: Building Supportive Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Women’s Foundation’s 2024 Summer Reading List

Check out The Women’s Foundation’s 2024 Summer Reading List!

The Women’s Foundation Calls on D.C. Council to Close the Pay Equity Fund Gap

The Women’s Foundation urges D.C. Council to restore funding to the Pay Equity Fund

AskHer Series: Addressing Our Black Maternal Health Crisis

#AskHer: Addressing Our Black Maternal Health Crisis