45% headed by a single parent

45% of low-income families are headed by a single parent.

Super Bowl XLIX Highlights XL Gap in Men’s and Women’s Sports

It’s Super Bowl time, which for many means parties and crowding around the TV to watch two of the nation’s top football teams battle

Year Up Graduation Speech: The Reward of a Thing Well Done

The Foundation’s Grantee Partner Year Up supports young women, ages 18-24, with education and workforce development training, including up to 18 college credits, job

Foundation Investments Push Early Learning in the Washington Region Forward

The Women’s Foundation’s recently announced investments of $630,000 in economic security efforts across the region included seven grants (totaling $325,000) for organizations working to

Community Colleges: Innovations to Improve the Lives of Women

The Women’s Foundation’s most recent grantmaking round included many investments targeting education and training to help women access good jobs that pay family-sustaining wages

Causes women invest in

Causes Women tend to invest more than men in international (55% more), community (51% more), religious institutions (42% more), and healthcare (38% more) charities

72% of mothers

72% of mothers 20 to 64 years old with children under six years, participate in the labor force compared with 97% of fathers in

critical for families in our region

Affordable early care and education options are critical for families in our region, and help employers maintain a strong workforce.

Investing in Girls in the Washington Region

Download the complete Girls Issue Brief here: Girls Issue Brief 2015 In 2005, The Women’s Foundation launched Stepping Stones, a multi-year, regional initiative focused

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