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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.

DCAF: Taking abortion activism to the Internet.

If there’s a time to tackle the virtual frontier, it’s now. DC Abortion Fund is a grassroots nonprofit that is 100 percent volunteer-run that provides

It's not always easy being green, but The Women's Foundation is trying.

A few weeks ago, a former staff member of The Women’s Foundation wrote us a thoughtful note in response to our annual report, wherein

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending July 3, 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

Stepping Stones Research Update – June 2009

As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of

Playing on girls' sports teams is part of why I can hold my own on a guys' team now.

This morning I got up at 5:10 a.m. and drove to the Potomac river to hang out with a bunch of boys. I’m a

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 26, 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

Girls' lack of access to sports often signals even greater disparities.

The other day, Phyllis mentioned a New York Times article to me on how girls in New York weren’t able to participate in sports

$1.1 million in grants: We couldn't do it without you!

Have you ever noticed that when someone wins a Grammy or an Oscar, they always thank the myriad of people who have supported them

Stepping Stones Research Update – May 2009

As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of

Grantmaking for women and girls is gaining, but still hasn't caught up.

And, on the heels of our announcement of $400,000 in new grants and more information on how women are increasingly impacting philanthropy,The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports

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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.