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.
Let’s Practice Intersectional Feminism Breaking the gender norms we have literally been taught since birth takes practice. We have internalized much of what society
A Home of Her Own Home-ownership has long been a cornerstone of the American dream. Unfortunately, becoming a homeowner presents unique challenges for a
Healthy Families In December 2016, the D.C. Council approved the nation’s most generous paid family and sick leave legislation, which covers private-sector workers. On a
The Book Gap Studies have shown that each child from a middle-income family is likely to have 13 age-appropriate books. In low-income families, however,
