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.
African American Women’s Giving Circle Celebrates Ten Years
This year, the African American Women’s Giving Circle (AAWGC), one of two giving circles sponsored by the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, celebrates its 10th
There are differences in how poverty impacts women. But, does gender make a difference in financial knowledge, behavior, and well-being? The Urban Institute has
#1CFED ranked Maryland #1 for policies that help to build the assets and opportunities of its residents in their 2015 Assets and Opportunities Scorecard.
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is held each September with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of basic literacy and numeracy
