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.
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.
— Starting today, the D.C. Department of Human Services will expand eligibility for Food Stamp benefits. With the change, District residents with a gross
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.
— In a first-of-its-kind effort, Washington, D.C. will give away half-a-million female condoms. City leaders hope the effort will combat the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.
— Some local parents and child care providers are still feeling the effects of last month’s snowstorms. Some parents say they weren’t paid during the snowstorms