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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.

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The Not-So-Real Housewives of Places That Are Close to DC + 5 Things to Remember Next Time You're on a Reality Show

After months of rampant, party-crashing, camera crew-spotting speculation, we found out last week who will be representing the metro area on Bravo’s “Real Housewives
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner turns 25.  |  And enrollment at local two-year colleges is on the rise. — Casa de
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 11, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Why
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Improved unemployment numbers could mask D.C.’s poverty problems.  |  Local pregnant teens could soon get more help completing their educations.  | 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The basic costs of raising a child.  |  More students are saving money by beginning their college careers in community colleges
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Warren Buffett’s philanthropic pledge is to give away 99% of his wealth.  What’s yours?  |  More Americans are giving another precious
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner helps oil spill victims.  |  PG County accounts for nearly 30% of Maryland’s foreclosure rate.  | 
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: The first lady addresses Anacostia Senior High School graduates after their school sees dramatic improvement.  |  Questions for local politicians on
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending June 4, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: Why
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