In the Washington metropolitan 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.
Event: Measuring Success & Improving the Economic Security of Women-Headed Families
An upcoming research briefing sponsored by The Women’s Foundation and the Urban Institute will take a look at how to help women-headed families survive
The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.
— In a first-of-its-kind effort, Washington, D.C. will give away half-a-million female condoms. City leaders hope the effort will combat the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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.
— The D.C. region’s unemployment level dipped slightly in November from 6.2 percent to 6.1 percent. For more details, including how our area compares with
Dear WaPo: There are more challenging things than "squeaking by on $300,000."
The good news is that the Washington Post yesterday discovered the plight of women-headed families struggling in the recession and this economy. The bad
Helping prevent proposed cuts to D.C.'s safety net will help low-income women. Join us.
The stock market may be going up – but, unfortunately, other economic indicators, such as unemployment and homelessness are, too. This means continued down
