Local Policy and Advocacy Work

Policy Projects

WOW is involved in a number of policy initiatives that support lifelong economic security for women and girls in the DC Metro Area, including:

• DC Chamber of Commerce
• On-going monitoring of Mayor Gray ’s Administration, City Council, and DC agencies

Advocacy Efforts

WOW promotes local advocacy efforts that address workforce development and basic human needs issues from a gender perspective. To accomplish this, we work with community stakeholders and local groups throughout the DC Metro Area. Our participation includes:

• Workforce Development
• Co-convener of the DC Jobs Council
• Appointed member of the Workforce Investment Council
• Member of the Ward 8 Workforce Development Council
• Women and Girls
• Chair of the DC Women’s Agenda, a citywide women’s advocacy coalition
• Member of High 5 for DC's Kids!
• Basic Human Needs
• Steering Committee Member of the Fair Budget Coalition
• Steering Committee Member of the Defeat Poverty DC Coaltion