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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 President's Budget and Local Women & Girls

Earlier this week, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget released the Obama Administration’s proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year. I was curious

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

In today’s rundown: Scholarships for women over 40. | A D.C. Councilmember says there aren’t enough men in leadership positions in one city department.

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

In today’s rundown: Helping low-income residents file taxes and claim their credits. | A new report on the working conditions of local restaurant workers.

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

In today’s rundown: The D.C. council ranks low when it comes to the number of women members. | The District is once again paying

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

In today’s rundown: A call for equality between girls and boys in Maryland’s juvenile justice system. | A look at whether the new health

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Roundup

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week

Call for Presenters for Stepping Stones Research Briefing

Do you have compelling new research findings about what helps low-income women raising children achieve economic security and financial independence? Would you like to

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

In today’s rundown: The controversy over redefining rape. | Increasing the number of contracts for women-owned businesses in Fairfax County. |A Supreme Court Justice

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

In today’s rundown: Transforming workforce development. | Thousands of jobs potentially coming to D.C. | One Virginia city council could soon legalize breastfeeding. |

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

In today’s rundown: Exciting expansion news for a Grantee Partner that helps immigrant women and their children. | A new bill could protect women

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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