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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: An 18-year-old from Japan will become the first woman in a decade to play pro baseball in the U.S. | Alexandria

Event: Measuring Success & Improving the Economic Security of Women-Headed Families

An upcoming research briefing sponsored by The Women’s Foundation and the Urban Institute will take a look at how to help women-headed families survive

Real Change Starts With Relationships

As part of the Leadership Awards public vote (underway now), each organization up for the $5,000 award has been offered an opportunity to use

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

In today’s rundown: A study finds that fewer women are making it into the upper levels of the federal government. | What happens when

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

In today’s rundown: D.C. is expanding the food stamp program. | District Public Schools teachers have reportedly negotiated a 20 percent raise over five

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

In today’s rundown: Vote and help one organization get $5,000 right here on our website! | Nominations are open for National Capital Philanthropy Day.

All the Single Ladies — None of the Men

ABC News did a segment about single moms appearing on “Dancing With the Stars” but didn’t bother to question the single father on the

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

In today’s rundown: A historic number of women are in space today. | Advocates for low-income D.C. residents are concerned about the current proposed

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

In today’s rundown: Getting girls interested in tech careers. | Why women politicians aren’t involved in the same scandals in which men are involved.

Giving Back to the Homeless

When seeing a homeless man or woman, some people debate on whether they should give that person money or not because they assume that

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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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Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612