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.
What Our Grantees Are Doing: Increasing STEM Opportunities for Girls
Wendy-Nia Griffin is the S.I.S.T.E.R.S program director at Family Support Center, a Maryland nonprofit that offers social and mental health services to families and
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: Commentary: focus on family poverty to eliminate the racial achievement gap in the District’s public schools. | Same work, less pay
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner testifies about the unique challenges formerly incarcerated women in D.C. face. The same Grantee Partner — Our Place