Virginia shows commitment to making the grade in early care and education.
The State of Preschool 2008, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), ranks all 50 states on the percentage of children served and spending per child for 2007-2008. It...
View ArticleWash Post: Rainmakers Grantee Partner does room makeovers for girls in...
Things like this make me just love my job. A few weeks ago, staff from The Hatcher Group, who help out with The Women’s Foundation’s public relations, came in to do hourly one-on-one sessions with...
View ArticleCongratulations to the Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater Washington's...
Every year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington chooses our region’s best, brightest and most promising nonprofits to feature. The list is a prestigious one given that organizations are...
View ArticleWe're celebrating $1.1 million in grantmaking this year!
As school lets out for the summer, there are many proud moments to celebrate, whether it’s a graduation milestone, a decent report card or the beginning of something new. Here at The Women’s...
View ArticleHow about Cars for People Who Need Them But Can't Afford Them Day?
Today is Car Free Day, an international event celebrated every September 22nd that encourages people to leave their car at home. Our region signed on last year and is participating again this year....
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: Help may be on the way for the unemployed whose benefits are running out. | Georgetown law students will help low-income D.C. residents. | The Washington Post calls a proposal...
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Makin' the Law: Women, Girls and the New Laws That Go Into Effect on July 1...
On July 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect in Maryland and Virginia. While most of the attention during the last legislative session was on laws concerning carrying weapons and speed limits, there...
View ArticleNew Year's Resolutions for Women and Girls
This month, we invited our Grantee Partners to share some of their New Year’s resolutions with us. Their passion and commitment to transforming the lives of women and girls and improving our community...
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Advocacy for Early Learning in Northern VA: A Report from the Field
Emily Griffey is a Senior Policy Analyst for Voices for Virginia’s Children, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner. Much like your typical preschool classroom, activity, opportunity and challenge were...
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Women’s Political Participation and Representation in the Washington Region
This month, on August 26th, we will celebrate Women’s Equality Day, designated as such by Congress in 1971 to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the...
View ArticleA Response to The Washington Post Editorial Board
When The Washington Post Editorial Board recently released its endorsements for the upcoming Fairfax County Board of Supervisors primary election, it was criticized for supporting all male candidates....
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