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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.

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

SOME: Helping D.C.'s homeless access food, a new future.

On almost any street in D.C., you will probably encounter people sleeping on the sidewalk or asking for money, and the majority will probably

Low-income women missing on Mommy War battlefield.

The "Mommy Wars," as they’re known, are heating up again, but there are key players missing from the field, it would seem. According to

A Tanzanian take on the Portrait Project.

In an idle moment, a new idea popped into my head, which was to randomly select any area of the world, and profile the

Caution: Lack of affordable child care may result in lack of children.

A new national poll has found that women are delaying having children because of the high cost of child care and preschool–which can run

Friends of Guest House: Writing a second chance into women's lives.

Sometimes a handshake is returned with a hug. Not always, but sometimes. This was my experience walking into Friends of Guest House–one of our

Walking the city in women’s shoes.

Wanna lose weight or get healthy in the cheapest, most easily accessible way possible? Many sources will tell you to walk. Roads are free,

Ascensions: Talking families towards hope.

Imagine that you are are a single mother raising a little girl. Joy is what everyone wants you to feel, but you are depressed

Stepping Stones Research Update: August 2007

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

In Marshall Heights, "biggest losers" shave debt, not fat.

The coaches on The Biggest Loser might help people burn fat and shed pounds. I do something similar, only I help them shave off

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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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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.