Congratulations to Polaris Project, winner of the online vote!
Last night, The Women’s Foundation hosted what is my favorite event of the year–the Leadership Awards Reception–where we presented each of our 10 amazing awardees this year with their certificates and...
View ArticleFair Fund: Leadership Award meant far more than $15,000!
The following is an excerpt from the speech Caroline Tower-Morris gave as a representative of Fair Fund, to congratulate the newest Leadership Awardees and welcome them to The Women’s Foundation’s...
View ArticleCalvary Women's Services: When you're serious about making a change.
Irene, a woman who lives at Calvary Women’s Shelter, recently said, “Calvary’s where you go when you’re serious about making a change.” Irene credits her own new direction in life to the support she...
View ArticleD.C. Government Slashes Funding for Some of the City's Most Vulnerable Women
Days after the District made the shocking announcement that $20 million had been cut from the homeless services budget for the 2010 fiscal year, advocates and organizations that provide shelter for the...
View ArticleGrants for Organizations That Help Those Who are "Between the Cracks & at the...
Racism, classism, homophobia, oppression…diversity, cultural competency, inclusion, awareness…these are heady topics that have challenged (and frustrated) us as individuals, organizations, and a...
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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region
In today’s rundown: Vote and help one organization get $5,000 right here on our website! | Nominations are open for National Capital Philanthropy Day. — The Women’s Foundation’s 2010 Leadership...
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Real Change Starts With Relationships
As part of the Leadership Awards public vote (underway now), each organization up for the $5,000 award has been offered an opportunity to use The Women’s Foundation blog to state their case. Today,...
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An Encounter With Sexism
As part of the Leadership Awards public vote (underway now), each organization up for the $5,000 award has been offered an opportunity to use The Women’s Foundation blog to state their case. Today,...
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Springtime Celebration Gives Homeless Women Sense of Safety, Normalcy
As part of the Leadership Awards public vote (underway now), each organization up for the $5,000 award has been offered an opportunity to use The Women’s Foundation blog to state their case. Today,...
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Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat’s 2015 Leadership Luncheon Remarks
On October 15, The Women’s Foundation President and CEO, Jennifer Lockwood- Shabat, gave the following remarks at the 2015 Leadership Luncheon. Good afternoon. Wow – what an amazing crowd! I’m Jennifer...
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