In the Washington, D.C. 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.
The Daily Rundown — The latest news affecting women & girls in our region.
— Some residents of an Alexandria public housing complex are upset over orders to relocate. This Washington Post article details the difficulties that some
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending December 11, 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
The Daily Rundown — The latest news affecting women & girls in our region.
— During the recession, benefits were often the first thing companies jettisoned to save money. The loss of family-friendly job benefits like flex time
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending December 4, 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
