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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.

D.C.'s current child care challenges.

“DC Doesn’t WORK Without Child Care!” is more than a slogan for Empower DC’s Child Care for All Campaign, it’s the harsh reality facing

Virginia shows commitment to making the grade in early care and education.

The State of Preschool 2008, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), ranks all 50 states on the percentage of children

Congratulations to Polaris Project, winner of the online vote!

Last night, The Women’s Foundation hosted what is my favorite event of the year–the Leadership Awards Reception–where we presented each of our 10 amazing

WJLA article highlights impact of local women's construction program.

Many of our readers and community members remember the powerful story of Laceiy and Sharan, and how their lives were changed by a construction job

New Leadership Awardee, Family PASS, cited as CNN Hero!

Here at The Women’s Foundation, we consider all of our Grantee Partners heroes. But it’s still exciting to see one formally recognized for it!

DCWA: Empowering DC residents to cope with a rough economy.

Times are tough. We’ve all seen the headlines and heard the news reports, and most of us even have personal anecdotes that illustrate just

Why I voted for the Washington Middle School for Girls…

I watched Sister Mary Bourdon begin the Washington Middle School for Girls a little over 10 years ago, first as an after school study hall with 12 girls

Vote against slavery: why you should vote for Polaris Project!

“Good friend forgive me if I offend, I know I am not the only one with problems. I also understand that there are many

Why you should vote for Calvary Women's Services!

Your vote can empower women to move out of homelessness Recently, Connie, a woman who lives at Calvary Women’s Shelter, wrote the following: “What

Why you should vote for the Washington Middle School for Girls!

This online voting for the Washington Middle School For Girls has been the most incredible experience. In response to my blanket email to everyone