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.
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 27, 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
Our guide to socially responsible holiday giving continues… “Cyber Monday” is an even more ridiculous (and inaccurate) name for a day than “Black Friday.”
The Unheard Story of Employment — Shouldn't having a full-time job mean not having to live in poverty?
Unemployment has been a particularly relevant topic in this time of economic downturn, and it garnered even more attention last week when the Department
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending November 13, 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
What to Eat When You’re Expecting: Podcast Offers Advice, Dispels Myths About What Pregnant Women Should Eat
Eating for two? That’s one of the biggest myths of pregnancy. “Parents’ Perspective,” the award-winning weekly radio program tackles the issues in its “Nutrition