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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.

Shopping and Saving the World: A Guide to Gifts That Give Back (Part I)

Believe it or not, I’ve already started my holiday shopping. I know what you’re thinking: I’ve been suckered by Corporate America with their October

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 13, 2009)

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

My Experience at Urban Alliance

When I first heard about the Urban Alliance Program I wasn’t sure if I wanted to join or not. When the representatives of Urban

What to Eat When You’re Expecting: Podcast Offers Advice, Dispels Myths About What Pregnant Women Should Eat

Eating for two? That’s one of the biggest myths of pregnancy. “Parents’ Perspective,” the award-winning weekly radio program tackles the issues in its “Nutrition

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 6, 2009)

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

With a 20% Cut in DC Homeless Services, How Will the Community Be Affected?

There has been quite a bit of confusion lately about whether DC has cut homeless services spending, by how much, and what the effects

November 12th Forum Will Highlight the Voices of DC TANF Families

Some 16,000 DC families — including one in three children in the city — rely on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for cash assistance,

Be That Woman

“Be That Woman.” Some people say that like it’s a bad thing. As Cokie Roberts pointed out at last month’s Leadership Luncheon, when people

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 30, 2009)

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

Dark Place, Dark Time: How the Recession is Making Kids More Susceptible to Human Trafficking, the Impact on the DC Area, & What You Can Do

“With the young girls, you promise them heaven, they’ll follow you to hell.” – Harvey Washington, Convicted Pimp Those chilling words were spoken to

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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

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area 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.