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.
As the Recession Continues, More D.C. Area Residents Go Hungry
How is the lingering recession impacting the food security of District households? In the face of skyrocketing unemployment in the District— which reached 12.1
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending February 5, 2010)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty