Washington Area Women's Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to advancing gender, racial, and economic justice in the community. Since 1998, they have provided over $17 million in grants to more than 215 community-based organizations, focusing on economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the region. Through their various programs, such as the Black Women Gender Expansive Leadership Project, Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative, and Stand Together Fund, they work to increase access to quality early care and education, improve life outcomes for young women and gender-expansive youth of color, and address the safety needs of women and girls of color.
With a mission to empower women and girls of color, Washington Area Women's Foundation mobilizes the community to ensure they have the necessary resources to thrive. Their impactful work includes supporting community-based organizations, advocating for gender and racial equity, and igniting change in the Washington metropolitan region. Through their grants and initiatives, they strive to transform the lives of women and girls, promoting a more just and inclusive society.
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