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.
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
New Data Show Increase in Poverty for DC-area Women & Girls
The 2010 American Community Survey has just been released and The Women’s Foundation has already identified grim statistics related to women, girls and poverty
Washington Area Women’s Foundation announces the appointment of four new members to its board of directors: Audrey Bracey Deegan, managing director of OMG Center
Income, Poverty & Insurance: What the New Census Report Means for Our Community
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released the new report Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010. The report found that
