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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.

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 14, 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: A

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

In today’s rundown: Parents struggle to find child care for their children as subsidies fail to keep up with demand.  |  Prince George’s County

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

In today’s rundown: The local unemployment rate falls. | Montgomery County finalizes its budget. | The D.C. soda tax dies. — Unemployment rates fell

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

In today’s rundown: The local residents who attended last night’s White House state dinner.  |  A new report on poverty and deprivation in D.C. 

Strengthening the Safety Net for Jobless Workers in the District

There is no question that District workers are struggling during this recession.  With unemployment at historical levels, more families are facing economic hardship and

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

In today’s rundown: A snapshot of what life is like for children in Northern Virginia.  | The Women’s Collective is moving to Ward 5. 

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

In today’s rundown: Faith community leaders want the District to put more money towards green jobs.  | Local student are less than proficient in

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

In today’s rundown: Small nonprofits have until tonight to file with the IRS or lose their tax-exempt status.  The D.C. area needs more foster

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

In today’s rundown: D.C. could become the first jurisdiction to take advantage of new Medicaid health-care savings.  |  Two Grantee Partners are featured in

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

In today’s rundown: How women and men think about retirement.  |  Dating violence on the rise at local colleges.  |  The dividing line between