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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.

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

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 23, 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

Grants for Organizations That Help Those Who are "Between the Cracks & at the Intersections"

Racism, classism, homophobia, oppression…diversity, cultural competency, inclusion, awareness…these are heady topics that have challenged (and frustrated) us as individuals, organizations, and a society for

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 16, 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

An Important Message from the President of Washington Area Women's Foundation

The fall is a really special time of year. More than any other season, it signals exciting beginnings as we all return renewed from

Allow Me to Introduce Myself + the New Year's Resolution That Has One Woman Smiling Again

I’ve been working at Washington Area Women’s Foundation for a couple weeks now, and since I started, I’ve been wracking my brain for a

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 9, 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

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 2, 2009)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with the Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and

D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women

Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates

Stepping Stones Research Update – September 2009

We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary

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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

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 23, 2009)

Grants for Organizations That Help Those Who are "Between the Cracks & at the Intersections"

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 16, 2009)

An Important Message from the President of Washington Area Women's Foundation

Allow Me to Introduce Myself + the New Year's Resolution That Has One Woman Smiling Again

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 9, 2009)

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending October 2, 2009)

D.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women

Stepping Stones Research Update – September 2009

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