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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.

#our100days Day 3

Ask the Question Thanks for joining us in accomplishing today’s action. By focusing our efforts and working together, we can create lasting change for

#our100days Day 2 Action

A Tweet of Appreciation For those just joining us, we’re coming together every day to accomplish a single task. By working as one, we’ll

#our100days Day 1 Action

Strength in Numbers The Women’s March on Washington is just the first step. It’s essential that we keep moving forward. Our plan is to

Let’s Keep Marching Forward

Announcing the #our100days campaign I am incredibly inspired to see women from all over the country prepare to gather in our city tomorrow. We

The Time is Always Right To Do What’s Right…

Next week, we will not only celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but we will recognize the inaugural National Day of

Washington Region Early Care and Education Workforce Network Implementation Plan For Competency-Based Career Pathways

ABOUT THIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN This plan was prepared by FSG through the generous support of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation and its Early Care

How To Maximize Your End-of-Year Giving: Donor Advised Funds

29% of all giving to non-profits happens in December.  Why?  Because savvy donors give before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve to

Juanita King 2016 Luncheon Remarks

Has anyone ever investigated themselves? I have and I realized I am an overcomer. The definition of the word overcomer is to beat, to

The Rainmakers Giving Circle Now Accepting Proposals

The Rainmakers Giving Circle is now accepting proposals for the upcoming grant cycle from eligible organizations in Washington, DC. Proposals are due December 1, 2017 and