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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.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The District is set to begin limiting funding for welfare recipients. The two critical areas where women “remain well behind men”

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The gender wage gap persists along all levels of the pay scale. DC residents who are tired of unemployment stage a

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A free financial education event that you can sign up for. Plus, a look ahead at the 2012 elections and what

Miss Representation Screening This Week

I once got upset with a high school intern who made a disparaging remark about herself while we were taking a group photo. But

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Lawmakers take the food stamp challenge and discover it’s not easy to eat on $4.50/day. Going undercover to learn more about

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Pushing for better public transportation as a civil right. Plus, a new funding opportunity from The Women’s Foundation! — Should reliable

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Public housing with an eco-friendly renovation. Are too many children’s Halloween costumes sexist? Plus, new data on pregnancy and single women.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Pro bono legal advice in Prince George’s County. A tale of two countries. Honoring one of our region’s philanthropists. — Need

Still Plenty of Work To Do Despite Misleading Headlines

Today’s Washington Post features a somewhat misleading headline: “Washington region has nation’s lowest poverty rate.” If you’re confused by that, there’s good reason. Just

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

After a Leadership Luncheon-related hiatus, The Daily Rundown is back! In today’s rundown: Free financial planning help this weekend. Plus, sisters share their secrets

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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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