A look at the recession through the eyes of Northern Virginia's children.

A new study, "Predicting Poverty in the Commonwealth,” released by The Commonwealth Institute and Voices for Virginia’s Children forecasts that children will be hardest

Young Sisters, a review by a young woman.

Young Sisters tells the stories of several young ladies from different backgrounds through their own words. Author Anna Leung grew up in a traditional Chinese household.

What the stimulus package does for our region's women.

President Obama signed the economic stimulus package into law yesterday afternoon. Many people in the nation’s capital and state capitals around the country will

Teen writes book with goal of transforming the lives of 200,000 young women.

Picture this: A 14-year-old girl with a camera and a burning desire to touch the lives of others. She conducts five years of interviews

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending February 13, 2009)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Mary's Center!

Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama visited Mary’s Center to learn about the work done by our organization for families and children in the nation’s

Giving circles now recruiting those who want to answer the call to service, together.

On Monday, I listened to the President’s first press conference. I could see that the weight of his responsibilities rest heavy upon him. The enormity of

Call for presenters: 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing!

The fourth annual Washington Area Women’s Foundation Stepping Stones Research Briefing will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at The Urban

Why women's funds are too (blank) to fail.

Yesterday in Philantopic, Foundation Center President Bradford Smith made the case for which nonprofits are "too big, too important or too (blank) to fail."

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