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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.

In Her Words: Transportation Barriers

Katrice Brooks is a student at our Grantee Partner SOME’s Center for Employment Training (CET). Below, Katrice writes about her struggles with transportation and

Transportation: Vital for Women’s Economic Security

Safe, efficient and affordable transportation is vital for women’s economic security. It ensures self-sufficiency by enabling timely access to employment and essential services –like

Walk in Their Shoes

Nicky Goren, president of Washington Area Women’s Foundation, recently participated in “Walk in Their Shoes,” an event organized by Vehicles for Change, a Women’s

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

In today’s rundown: Metro riders could get a break from fare increases. | The D.C. Council proposes restoring cuts to adult-education programs. | Doctors

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

In today’s rundown: The shared-ride transit service for elderly and disabled residents could see cutbacks in service and a rate increase. | The metro

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

In today’s rundown: D.C. Council members wear red capes and support progressive changes to the budget. | D.C.’s streetcars could be free in some

Transportation: Missing Connections

The Obama Administration’s Middle Class Task Force released its first annual report last week. Unfortunately, it missed an opportunity to address the issue of car

How about Cars for People Who Need Them But Can't Afford Them Day?

Today is Car Free Day, an international event celebrated every September 22nd that encourages people to leave their car at home. Our region signed

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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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