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.
— Eviction has become a “particular burden” on low-income black women, according to new research. “Just as incarceration has become typical in the lives
How Women Can Achieve Economic Security — Call for Submissions
Do you have compelling new research findings about what helps low-income women with children achieve economic security and financial independence – even in these
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.
— Maryland’s governor is continuing a push to force banks and mortgage companies into mediation before they foreclose on a home. Governor Martin O’Malley
As the Recession Continues, More D.C. Area Residents Go Hungry
How is the lingering recession impacting the food security of District households? In the face of skyrocketing unemployment in the District— which reached 12.1
Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending February 5, 2010)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty
