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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.

Closing Achievement Gap for Students Begins Before Kindergarten

A growing number of states, including Virginia, are opting out of mandates set by the No Child Left Behind law and in the process

A Thanksgiving Message to Our Donors, Grantee Partners, Supporters & Friends

Honor Women Veterans With Thanks & Resources

“I wasn’t a loser,” Misha McLamb told the Associated Press earlier this year. Far from being a loser, the Navy aircraft specialist and mother

A Woman's Vote is a Woman's Voice

Election Day is almost here! Whether you’re preparing to celebrate or ready to cry from campaign exhaustion, I hope you’re going to take the

Hurricane Sandy Resources

The thoughts and prayers of Washington Area Women’s Foundation are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance,

A Lot Left Unsaid at Presidental Debate

I know a lot has already been written about what was said by both candidates at this week’s presidential debate, but I have to

Food Stamp Challenge: Final Day

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge: Definitely NOT Business as Usual

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Challenge Recipe: Red Red and Fried Plantain

This week, several members of The Women’s Foundation staff are participating in the Food Stamp Challenge, an exercise organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions that

Food Stamp Facts

As a long-time user of the internet, I know better than to read the comments section of news websites. While these sections can sometimes

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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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