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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.

Leadership Luncheon provides a moment to focus on hope, instead of worry.

Last week’s Leadership Luncheon was as powerful as ever, but also a bit peculiar, in a good way. Perhaps it was because it provided

Hobo International looks forward to another celebration of the power of giving!

Hobo International is honored to participate in Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s 10th anniversary Leadership Luncheon! What a wonderful opportunity for us as women to

From Power Girls to a power lunch, Dr. Cole always inspires!

I am so excited that Dr. Johnnetta Cole is going to be speaking at this year’s Leadership Luncheon. I admire her and the work

Dr. Johnnetta Cole: A personal hero and inspiring leader.

I was thrilled to hear that Dr. Johnetta B. Cole would be the keynote speaker at The Women’s Foundation’s upcoming Leadership Luncheon on October 15th!

Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole: I'm thrilled to join you at the Leadership Luncheon to celebrate 10 years of investing in women and girls!

In my work on gender issues, I am acutely aware of the disproportionate impact that poverty has on women—–and when women are mothers, on

Fireside chats at Camp CEO reveal mixed messages facing today's young women.

After taking a few weeks off this summer, I’ve returned to The Women’s Foundation re-energized and excited about the coming months. Having the time

Women's philanthropy: Steppin' up to social change, together.

On Wednesday, the day our challenge grant closed more than $25K over our goal, I couldn’t help but notice the serendipity when I saw

Leadership Luncheon '07 raises $1 million! We did it!

Well, I just came out of a wrap-up meeting of the Development Committee about our fantastic Leadership Luncheon. Who would have believed it was

Leadership Luncheon '07: The Power of Giving Together is catching!

People everywhere are joining the powerful wave of philanthropy that is The Women’s Foundation. Our community was challenged at the 2007 Leadership Luncheon to

Leadership Luncheon '07: A behind the scenes take on transformation.

Putting on a luncheon for 1,500 people isn’t easy. As the event gets closer and closer, one finds oneself so mired in the millions