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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

In today’s rundown: Where local residents can stay cool.  |  One D.C. mayoral candidate discusses HIV, AIDS and government responsibility. — With the blistering

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: It’s gettin’ hot everywhere — a look at where cooling centers have opened up across the region.  |  Thousands of Virginia

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president.  |  The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the

Makin' the Law: Women, Girls and the New Laws That Go Into Effect on July 1 in Maryland and Virginia

On July 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect in Maryland and Virginia.  While most of the attention during the last legislative session

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner will be featured during the MLB All-Star game.  |  Foundation giving was down nearly 10 percent last year. 

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The Supreme Court/Elena Kagan confirmation hearings are underway.  |  HIV testing is up and the new AIDS cases are down in

Defeat Poverty DC: If Not Now, When?

With poverty more of a problem than it has been in decades, The Women’s Foundation’s Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat says now is the time to step

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The cost to ride the Metro will increase this weekend followed by another fare hike in August.  |  HIV testing will

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: As the economy continues to struggle, community college enrollment is on the rise.  But rising enrollment and tight budgets could be