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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 president prepares to reveal the first national AIDS strategy. | Emergency legislation could keep all District residents cool this summer

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

In today’s rundown: Customers vs. philanthropists. | $25 million in federal money is earmarked for HIV and AIDS medications. | D.C.’s blood supply is

Gender Fatigue — Is Our Work Done?

Do you care about the role of women in our workforce? If so, you may be suffering from gender fatigue. According to an article

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

In today’s rundown: Several Women’s Foundation Grantee Partners receive new grants for the mental health services they provide. | HUD grants $190 million for

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending July 2, 2010)

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

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

In today’s rundown: Where local residents can stay cool. | One D.C. mayoral candidate discusses HIV, AIDS and government responsibility. — With the blistering

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

In today’s rundown: It’s gettin’ hot everywhere — a look at where cooling centers have opened up across the region. | Thousands of Virginia

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president. | The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the

Makin' the Law: Women, Girls and the New Laws That Go Into Effect on July 1 in Maryland and Virginia

On July 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect in Maryland and Virginia. While most of the attention during the last legislative session

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

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner will be featured during the MLB All-Star game. | Foundation giving was down nearly 10 percent last year.

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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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