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.
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
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 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
