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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.

Hiring staff from job training programs has proven a good investment for my local retail stores.

As a small local retailer, I have found myself always looking for alternative sources for qualified employees. Turnover in the retail field can be

Through the Kitchen Door teaches culinary skills that nourish the body and mind.

The day before Thanksgiving, as thoughts are turning to time with family and friends and, of course, holiday meals, it seems an appropriate time

From Afghanistan to Bank of America, thanks to a Goodwill training program.

Goodwill of Greater Washington offers numerous programs in addition to the Women in Construction program that The Women’s Foundation supports. Last Friday, I had

Celebrating bright futures with Training Futures and the 1K Club!

One of the many things I appreciate about The Women’s Foundation is how deliberately it works to bring people together–both donors and Grantee Partners–to

How a strategic plan can change a woman's life.

A strategic plan for a nonprofit can change a woman’s life. We can prove it. Computer C.O.R.E. (CORE), which helps low-income adults acquire the

Stepping Stones Research Update: May 2008

As part of our ongoing commitment–in partnership with The Urban Institute–to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find

Thanks to The Women's Foundation for the experience of a lifetime!

Dear Washington Area Women’s Foundation, My name is Sharon Wise and I’m one of the students enrolled in the Female Property Management Certificate training at

Marjorie Sims speaks out on WAMU!

On Labor Day, Marjorie Sims took to the airwaves on WAMU, during the Diane Rehm Show, to offer a powerful commentary on the importance

Welding a new world for girls.

Check this out. In Vermont, girls are being trained in welding as part of a three week camp, Rosie’s Girls, and are talking about

DCWA: Achieving balance difficult if you can't weigh your options.

The following is the fifth post in a series covering aspects and angles on the DC Women’s Agenda’s recent white paper, Voices and Choices for

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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