Organizations
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
5656 South Stoney Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
PHONE: (312) 684-1282
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
1111 16th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 785-7700
FAX: (202) 872-1425
CONTACT: Anne L. Bryant, Ed.D.
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
AAUW is a national organization of 135,000 college graduates
focusing on advocacy for equity and education for women and girls.
Membership Organization.
135,000 Members.
1800 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education
Civil Rights
Employment
Reproductive Rights
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes, both free and some available for purchase.
AMERICAN JEWISH CONFERENCE COMMISSION ON WOMEN'S EQUALITY
2027 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 332-4001
AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (AMVVA)
801 North Fairfax Street
Alexandira, VA 22314
PHONE: (703) 838-0500
FAX: (703) 549-3864
CONTACT: Eileen McGrath
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
AMWA is an association of women physicians and medical students
founded in 1915 to support women physicians and promote women's
health.
Membership Organization. 11,000 Members. 180 Chapter and/or State
affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANA)
600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 100 West
Washington D.C. 20024
PHONE: (202) 554-4444
FAX: (202) 554-2262
CONTACT: Chris deVries
Associate Director
Governmental Affairs
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The American Nurses Association is the full-service professional
organization and union representing the nation's two million
registered nurses through its 53 constituent associations. ANA
advances the nursing professional by fostering high standards of
nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of
nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view
of nursing, and by working with the United States Congress and
regulatory agencies on issues affecting nurses and the public.
Membership Organization.
200,000 Members.
53 State Associations.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health Budget
Civil Rights
Employment
Retirement
Equity
Women in Politics
Nursing Profession
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes, both free and available for purchase
AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO AND TELEVISION
1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 100
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 429-5102
FAX: (202) 223-4579
CONTACT: Donna F. Cantor
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Membership Organization.
2,400 Members.
50 Chapter and/or State Affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes, materials available for free.
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE
1522 K Street, N.W. Suite 820
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 408-0742
ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES
660 First Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10016-3241
PHONE: (212) 683-1515
FAX: (212) 481-7196
CONTACT: Mary Babson
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Association of Junior Leagues is a volunteer organization of
women committed to improving the community through the effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers.
277 Chapter and/or State Affiliates.
BLACK WOMEN'S AGENDA
208 Auburn Avenue, N.E. Washington Office
Atlanta, GA 30303 1330 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C.
PHONE: (404) 524-8279
FAX: (404) 524-0778
CONTACT: Ruth A. Sykes
National Vice President, Washington Office
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Black Women's Agenda is an organization which exists to protect
and advance the needs and rights of Black women in a constantly
changing society, exclusively through research, dissemination of
information, advocacy, education, and training.
Not a Membership organization.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Civil Rights
Women in Politics
B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN (BBW)
1828 L Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 857-1370
FAX: (202) 857-1380
CONTACT: Aileen Cooper
Director of Programs and Public Affairs
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
BBW supports Jewish Women in their families, in their communities
and in society. Its goals and objectives are to advance the
effectiveness of women in improving the quality of life, to advance
the emotional well-being of children and youth and to advance
Jewish life and values.
Membership Organization.
100,000 Members.
500 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes
BUSINESS AND PROGRESSIONAL WOMEN\USA (BPW\USA)
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 293-1100
FAX: (202) 861-0298
CONTACT: Danielle D. Tinman
Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women
(BPW/USA) is the bi-partisan voice of working women. BPW/USA
promotes full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency
for women. The organization monitors federal legislation that
affects working women and educates its members on how to become
involved in public policy development -- at the local, state, and
federal levels, as well as in their own workplace. BPW's Foundation
collects, conducts and analyzes research in issues affecting women
in the workplace, and provides financial assistance for women to
further their education.
Membership organization.
100,000 Members.
3,000 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Employment (glass ceiling, sexual harassment, pay equity, family
and medical leave)
Retirement equity
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free
CATHOLICS FOR A FREE CHOICE
1436 U Street, N.W. Suite 301
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 986-6093
FAX: (202) 332-7995
CONTACT: Frances Kissling
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Established in 1973, Catholics For A Free Choice (CFFC) is an
international educational organization that supports the right to
legal reproductive health care, especially to family planning and
abortions. CFFC also works to reduce the incidence of abortion and
to increase women's choices in childbearing and child-rearing
through advocacy of social and economic programs for women,
families and children.
Membership Organization.
Mailing list of 10,000.
State contacts in 28 states as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Women In Politics
Reproductive Rights
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for free and for purchase.
CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY
1735 S Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 797-0606
FAX: (202) 797-0606
CONTACT: Martha Burke
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Center for Advancement of Public Policy is a non-profit,
501(C)(3) organization dedicated to equity and accountability.
Specific projects include corporate accountability, women's
workplace rights, and women's political empowerment.
Not a membership organization.
No Chapters and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Civil Rights Employment Women in Politics Corporate Abuse,
Corporate Treatment of Women
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for purchase.
CENTER FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES
1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 710
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 387-6030
FAX: (202) 986-2539
CONTACT: Linda Tarr-Whelan Donna Talbert
President/Executive Director Program Manager
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Center for Policy Alternatives is a 16-year old progressive,
nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy center. Our program components
include research and analysis, policy models, advisory boards,
publications, technical and strategic assistance, direct field
work, and extensive nationwide networks of state policy makers and
advocates. Our four program areas are: Women's Economic Justice,
Governance; Public Capital; and Environmental Sustainable
Development.
Not a membership organization.
No Chapters and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Employment
Housing
Reproductive Choices
Child Care
Financing
Peace/Disarmament
Women and the Economy
Family and Medical Leave
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for free and for purchase.
** THE WOMEN'S VOICES PROJECT **
The Women's Voices Project (working title) is a joint project of
the Center for Policy Alternatives and the MS. Foundation with the
goal of talking to women and hearing their concerns regarding their
work and the impact of the economy on their lives and the lives of
their families. The project held 5 focus groups in March 1992 and
will conduct a national survey in April. Special attention is being
paid to the concerns of women of color and working class women. In
June, there will be national and state press briefing and round-
tables with women leaders to discuss the policy implications. For
further information contact Donna Talbert at the number above.
CENTER FOR WOMEN POLICY STUDIES
2000 P Street, N.W. Suite 508
Washington, D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 872-1770
FAX: (202) 296-8962
CONTACT: Leslie R. Wolfe
Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Center for Women Policy Studies is an independent policy
research and advocacy institution, founded in 1972 to address
complex, cutting edge women's issues. Its focus is on combined
race-plus-sex bias, the self-defined needs of women of color. The
Center conducts policy research analysis and advocacy programs on
a range of issues.
Not a Membership organization.
No Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Employment (work and family)
Poverty
HIV/AIDs and women
Work and Family issues defined by women of color
Violence Against Women
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
100 Maryland Avenue, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
PHONE: (202) 544-8747
FAX: (202) 543-1297
CONTACT: Sally Timmel
Legislative Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
A movement of over one-half million women in 1700 local units by 25
religious denominations.
Membership Organization.
500,000 Members.
1700 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Budget
Employment
Poverty
Education
Civil Rights
Housing
Peace Disarmament
Retirement
Equity
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase.
CLEARINGHOUSE ON WOMEN'S ISSUES
3001 Veazey Terrace, N.W. Suite 216
Washington, D.C. 20008
PHONE: (202) 363-9795
COALITION OF LABOR UNION WOMEN (CLUW)
15 Union Square
New York, N.Y. 10003
PHONE: (212) 242-0700
FAX: (212) 255-7230
CONTACT: Joyce Miller Chrystl Bridgeforth
President Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
A national organization of trade unionists, women and men
representing more than sixty unions dedicated to furthering the
role of women in the labor movement and the world of work. With
more than 75 chapters nationwide. Works for quality child care for
working parents, pay equity, combating sexual harassment as well as
increasing women's participation in their unions in the legislative
and political arena and promotes affirmative action. A membership
newsletter is published bi-monthly.
Membership organization.
75 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Civil Rights
Women In Unions
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for free and for purchase.
DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 986-2400
FAX: (202) 986-2513
CONTACT: Louise E. Taylor
Director
Not a membership organization.
No Chapter and/or state affiliates.
Affiliated with: DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20009
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Civil Rights
FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN (FEW)
1400 Eye Street, N.W. Suite 425
Washington, D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 898-0994
FAX: (202) 898-0998
CONTACT: Lynn Eppard
Legislative Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
FEW is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization
representing the over one million women employed by the Federal
government throughout the world. Founded in 1968, FEW has actively
worked to eliminate sex discrimination and enhance career potential
for civilian and military women working in the Federal sector. On
the national, state, and local levels, FEW actively lobbies on
issues of interest to Federally employed women.
Membership Organization.
330 State and/or Affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education
Civil Rights
Employment
Sexual Harassment
Federal Employee Issues
Retirement Equity
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials are available free and for purchase
THE FEMINIST INSTITUTE
P. O. Box 30563
Bethesda, MD 20824
PHONE: (301) 951-9040
FUND FOR THE FEMINIST MAJORITY
1600 Wilson Blvd. Suite 704
Arlington, VA 22209
PHONE: (703) 522-2214
FAX: (703) 522-2219
CONTACT: Eleanor Smeal
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Devises research and activist strategies to employer women and to
transform the pervasive social, political and economic obstacles
women face.
Not a Membership organization.
No Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health Civil Rights Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS (GFWC)
1734 N Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 347-3168
FAX: (202) 835-0246
CONTACT: Judith Walter Maggrett
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Carol Ruppel Legislative Director
GFWC is the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan,
non-denominational women's volunteer service organization. Founded
in 1890 and chartered by Congress in 1901, GFWC has 350,000 members
in 8,500 clubs in the United States and approximately 10 million
worldwide in 30 countries. GFWC clubs are credited with
establishing 75 percent of the national public libraries. Clubs
undertake volunteer community service projects in the areas of the
arts, conservation, education, home life (i.e., women's health and
finances), public affairs, and international affairs. The GFWC
Women's History and Resource Center established in 1984 provides
students, scholars and the public access to a special collection
devoted to women's history with an emphasis on volunteerism.
Membership Organization.
350,000 Members in the United States; 10 million Members worldwide.
52 State Federations including D.C. and Puerto Rico.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Literacy
Women's History
Volunteers
Energy/Waste Management
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials free and available for purchase.
GIRLS INCORPORATED
National Headquarters Washington Office
30 E 33rd Street 3101 New Mexico Ave. NW #241
New York, N.Y. 10016 Washington D.C. 20016
PHONE: (212) 689-3706 (202) 775-8191
FAX: (212) 683-1253 (202) 785-0879
CONTACT: Mildred Kiefer Wurf
Washington Representative
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Girls, Incorporated is a national direct service and advocacy
organization for school-age girls.
Membership Organization.
125 Affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Employment
Special needs of girls:
Operation Science Math and Relevant Technology
preventive adolescent pregnancy
substance abuse prevention
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available free and for purchase.
HISPANIC WOMEN'S COUNCIL
5803 E. Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
PHONE: (213) 725-1657
INET FOR WOMEN
P.O. Box 6178
McLean, VA 22106
PHONE: (703) 893-8541
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
1730 M Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 429-1965
FAX: (202) 429-0854
CONTACT:
Susan S. Lederman President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Membership organization.
97,000 Members.
1,100 Chapter and State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Budget
Civil Rights
Poverty
Campaign Finance Reform
Voting Rights
Environment Registration Reform
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes, free and for purchase.
THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
1200 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 842-8686
FAX: (202) 842-4020
CONTACT: Mary P. Douglass
Chief Administrative Officer
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Links, Incorporated is a women's service organization which was
established in 1946. It is a program oriented organization
concentrating on four major program facets: The Arts, International
Trends and Services, National Trends and Services, and Services To
Youth.
Membership Organization. 8,000 + Members. 241 Chapters across the
nation, Hawaii, Frankfurt, Germany, and Nassau, Bahamas.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health Education
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
No materials available.
MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MANA)
1101 17th Street, N.W. Suite 803
Washington, D.C. 20036-4704
PHONE: (202) 833-0060
FAX: (202) 833-0086
CONTACT: Judy Canales
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
MANA was founded in 1974 to promote the social, educational and
economic advancement of Hispanic Women. It is the largest volunteer
membership organization for Hispanic women. MANA serves as a voice
and resource for Hispanic women and supports legislation
initiatives key to promoting equality for all women.
Membership organization.
2000 members.
13 Chapter and/or affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes
NA'AMAT/USA
5432 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20015
PHONE: (202) 362-0923
NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION
1436 U Street, NW Suite 103
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 667-5881
FAX: (202) 667-5890
CONTACT: Patricia Anderson
Membership Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
A membership organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the
quality and accessibility of abortion services.
Membership Organization.
300 Members.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health (Reproductive Health, Abortion)
Education
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material is available free and for purchase.
NATIONAL ABORTION RIGHTS ACTION LEAGUE
1101 14th St. N.W. 5th Floor
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 408-4698
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FEMALE EXECUTIVES
127 West 24th Street
New York, N.Y. 10011
or c/o J. Symons
927 15th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 289-8538
FAX: (202) 289-3743
CONTACT: Joanne Symons
Washington Representative
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The nation's largest professional women's organization dedicated to
advancing women's career through education, networking, and public
policy.
Membership organization.
250,000 Members.
400 Local Networks.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Employment (Women in the workplace)
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
No
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT (NAGWS)
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091-1599
PHONE: (703) 476-3452
FAX: (703) 476-9527
CONTACT: Peggy Kellers
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The mission of NAGWS is to serve as the primary organization for
professional development and promotion of girls and women as sport
leaders and to advocate programs of sport and physical activity for
all females. The four main goals include: developing and promoting
women for sport leadership; advocating women's full participation
in sports and physical activity positions; initiating and enhancing
quality programs for all females; and generating awareness about
the profession.
Membership organization.
9000 members in 53 Chapter and/or state affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Girls and women's athletics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for purchase
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMISSION'S FOR WOMEN
c/o District of Columbia Commission For Women
Room N-354
Reeve Center
2000 14th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 628-5030
FAX: (202) 939-8763
CONTACT: Claire Bigelow
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Association of Commission's for Women (NACW) is a
membership organization composed of regional, state, county and
local commissions created by government to improve the status of
women. The NACW was founded in 1970 to give a national voice to
commissions for women.
Membership Organization.
3,000 Commission members.
240 State, county and local commissions.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Commissions for Women
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for free.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S
CLUBS, INC.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 483-4206
FAX: (202) 462-7253
CONTACT: Catherine Sykes
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
An association addressing the injustice in education; equal rights,
poverty, and economic development.
Membership organization.
1000 Members.
350 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Housing
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 435 N
Washington D.C. 20004
NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT
1615 M Street, N.W. Suite 230
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 835-0117
FAX: (202) 833-8790
CONTACT: Julia R. Scott
Director, D.C. Office, Public Education and Policy
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Black Women's Health Project is a self-help and health
advocacy organization that is committed to improving the overall
health status of Black women. The core program of the Project is
based on the concept and practice of self help and the inclusion of
all African American women, with a special focus on Black women
living on low incomes.
Membership Organization.
2,000+ Members.
150 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available both free and for purchase
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON PAY EQUITY (NCPE)
1126 16th Street, N.W. Suite 411
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 331-7343
FAX: (202) 331-7406
CONTACT: Kelly Jenkins
Program Coordinator
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
NCPE is a national coalition working to provide technical and other
assistance on pay equity while also working to eliminate way
discrimination based on sex and race.
Membership Organization.
No Chapter or State affiliates. Labor, women, and civil rights
organizations are primary coalition members.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Employment (pay equity)
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available both free and for purchase
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PUERTO RICAN WOMEN
812 W. 181st Street Suite 63
New York, N.Y. 10033
PHONE: (516) 679-9406
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF NEIGHBORHOOD WOMEN
249 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
PHONE:
FAX:
CONTACT: Jan Peterson Maria Rivera
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
International network of grassroots women engaged in community
development organizing.
Membership organization.
Chapter and/or state affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Civil Rights
Employment
Models for coalition building
Poverty
Housing
women in community development
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
1101 15th Street, N.W. (Headquarters)
Washington D.C. 20005 53 West 23rd Street
New York, N.Y. 10010
PHONE: (202) 296-2588
FAX: (202) 452-0564
CONTACT: Sammie Moshenberg
Director, Washington Operations
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Membership organization.
100,000 Members.
200 State and/or Chapter affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Civil Rights
Work/Family Issues
Child Care
Volunteerism
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN
1211 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 702
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 659-0006
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF THE U.S.
777 United Nations Plaza
7th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10017
PHONE: (212) 697-1278 (D.C.) (202) 363-2192
FAX: (212) 972-0164
CONTACT: Pamela Moffat
Washington Representative
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Founded in 1888, the National Council of Women in the United
States, a non-partisan, non-sectarian coalition of women's
organizations and individual members, serves as a far-reaching
network of those who are concerned with current issues . . . in the
home, on the job, in the community, in the nation and the world.
The National Council of Women, U.S. holds NGO (non-governmental
organization) status at the United States. As a founding member of
the International Council of Women, its outreach extends around the
world through its 75 sisters Councils.
Membership organization.
400 individual and 35 member organizations.
No Chapter or state affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Racial and ethnic harmony
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Yes, material available for free.
NATIONAL DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS NETWORK
1625 K Street, N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20006
PHONE: (202) 467-6346
FAX: (202) 467-5366
CONTACT: Jill Miller
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Displaced Homemakers Network is dedicated to
empowering displaced homemakers of all racial and ethnic
backgrounds and assisting them to achieve economic
self-sufficiency. The Network affects public policy by working with
lawmakers and business leaders to create and strengthen programs
that help displaced homemakers achieve these goals. The National
Network is committed to ongoing, comprehensive public education to
build awareness of the needs of displaced homemakers. The National
Network collects data, disseminates information, provides technical
assistance and acts as a communications link to the more than 1,000
programs, agencies, and educational institutions that provide job
training and other vital services to America's 15 million displaced
homemakers.
Membership organization.
2,000 Members.
10 Regional Networks; 5 State Affiliates
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase.
NATIONAL HOOK-UP OF BLACK WOMEN, INC.
5117 South University Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
PHONE: (312) 643-5866
CONTACT: Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier
National President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Hook Up is a volunteer organization with no paid employees and is
supported by our membership dues and chapter donations. We believe
our work impacts upon our future. We provide a support base for all
Black women who serve in political office and organizational
leadership. We provide support both as volunteers and financial
scholarships for those seeking self-improvement through educational
and career goals.
Membership organization.
400 members in 10 chapters.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Organization has material available for free.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN
1000 16th Street, N.W. Suite 700
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 331-0066
FAX: (202) 785-8576
CONTACT: Patricia Ireland
President
Ginny Montes
National Secretary
Alice Cohan
Political Director
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND
(NOW LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND)
99 Hudson Street Suite 1201
New York, N.Y. 10013
PHONE: (212) 925-6635
FAX: (212) 226-1066
CONTACT: Helen R. Neuborne
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national non-profit
women's rights advocacy organization based in New York. NOW Legal
Defense and Education Funds is a free-standing organization, with
our own board of directors and by-laws. We are a sister
organization to the National Organization For Women.
Our mission is to achieve equality for women in the workplace in
courts and in schools We do litigation, legislative work and public
education.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health (Reproductive rights)
Education
Civil Rights
Employment
Poverty
Sexual Harassment
Discrimination
Violence Against Women
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for purchase. Legal kits and fact sheets are
available on the above issues for purchase.
NATIONAL POLITICAL CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN
48 Crestwood Lane
Williamsville, NY 14221
NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE CENTER
1909 l9TH Street, N.W. Suite 304
Washington D.C. 20009
NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (NWCC)
c/o University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54701
PHONE: (715) 836-5717
FAX: (715) 836-2380
CONTACT: Sarah Harder
Co-Chair
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Appointed in 1978 under Public Law 94-167, the National Women's
Conference Committee was charged to: create a national network of
networks to implement the National Plan of Action for Women;
monitor and support all issues in that plan; and participate in
international aspects of the UN Decade For Women. With affiliated
networks in 34 state capitals, the NWCC works with the Council of
Presidents to implement the Women's Agenda. Constituency Caucuses
and Issues Task Forces connect major national groups, diverse
grassroots activists, and international networks leading to the
1995 Fourth World Conference for women.
Membership organization.
500 Members plus state network members.
34 Chapters and/or State affiliations.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education Budget Civil Rights
Employment Poverty Peace/Disarmament
Women in Politics State Women's Networks Multi-issue Coalitions
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME
Washington Office
406 Slyhill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
PHONE: (703) 370-3334
FAX: (703) 370-6762
CONTACT: Susan Lowell Butler
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership
organization, honors and celebrates the achievements of
extraordinary American women. The Hall was founded in 1968 in
Seneca Falls, New York, where in 1848 the first Women's Rights
Convention was held. Annually, the Hall inducts distinguished
women, and those honored (47 women as of 1991) are celebrated in
the Hall of permanent exhibit and other programs. The Hall is
supported by members, corporations and foundations committed to
supporting American women an honoring their history.
Membership organization.
3,000 Members.
No Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
The National Women's Hall of Fame as a great deal of information on
the accomplishments of women in many of these areas as well as an
extensive library. We are glad to assist sister organizations as a
resource.
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NETWORK
1325 G. Street, N.W.
Lower Level B
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 347-1140
CONTACT: Beverly Baker
Executive Director
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER
1616 P Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 328-5160
FAX: (202) 328-5137
CONTACT: Betsy Hidebrandt
Communications Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit tax-exempt
organization dedicated to the advancement of women through law.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Civil Rights
Reproductive Rights
Employment
Tax Poverty
Women in the Military
Child Care
Women in Prison
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase.
NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY
144 Constitution Avenue, N.E.
Washington D.C. 20002
PHONE: (202) 546-1210
FAX: (202) 543-2365
CONTACT: Dorothy Ferrell-Gevinson Sharon Griffith
President Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Woman's Party was founded in 1913 by suffragist Alice
Paul who wrote the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923. The Primary
legislative goals are passage and ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment. The National Woman's Party also serves as a
clearinghouse on the history of suffrage and supports other women's
issues.
Membership organization.
4 Chapter and/or State affiliates with thousands of members.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Civil Rights
Equal Rights Amendment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials are available for free.
NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
1275 K Street, N.W. Suite 750
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 898-1100
FAX: (202) 898-0458
CONTACT: Harriett Woods
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is a grassroots,
bi-partisan organization dedicated to identifying, recruiting,
training and supporting women as viable political candidates at the
local, state and national level.
Membership organization. 20,000 Members. 250-300 Chapter and/or
State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
NATIONAL WOMEN'S STUDIES ASSOCIATION
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1325
PHONE: (301) 405-5573
CONTACT: Loretta Younger
Office Manager
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The National Women's Studies Association actively supports and
promotes feminist education and feminist educators at every
educational level and in every education setting, through
conferences, publications, and a variety of member services.
Membership organization. 3,500 Members. No Chapter and/or State
affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education
Civil Rights
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase
NETWORK: A CATHOLIC JUSTICE LOBBY
806 Rhode Island Avenue, N.E.
Washington D.C. 20018
PHONE: (202) 526-4070
9 TO 5: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN
614 Superior N.W., Suite 852
Cleveland, OH 44113
PHONE: (216) 566-9308
FAX: (216) 566-0192
CONTACT: Barbara Otto Program Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
9 to 5 is a national advocacy and research organization which
empowers women to seek equity on the job and change policies.
Membership organization.
15,000 Members.
20 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Civil Rights
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase
OLDER WOMEN'S LEAGUE
666 Eleventh Street, N.W. Suite 700
Washington D.C. 20001
PHONE: (202) 783-6686
(202) 638-2356
CONTACT: Joan Kuriansky
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Older Women's League (OWL) is a national advocacy membership
organization committed to securing social and economic equity for
mid-life and older women with special emphasis on health care,
retirement income, employment, housing, and staying in control of
one's life. OWL provides reports, undertakes studies, and advocates
for policy reform at a state and national level.
Membership organization.
20,000 Members.
120 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Employment
Poverty
Housing
Retirement Equity
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available free and for purchase
ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICAN WOMEN
1300 N Street, N.W. Suite 100
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 328-3185
ORGANIZATION OF PAN ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN
P.O. Box 39128
Washington D.C. 20016
PHONE: (202) 659-9370
CONTACT: Nguyen Minh Chau ("Chau")
President
c/o Suite 555 1220 L Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20005
(202) 682-9100
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Organization of Pan Asian American Women is a national public
policy organization founded in 1976 to ensure full participation of
Asian and Pacific American women in all aspects of American
society, especially in those areas where Asian and Pacific women
have been excluded or under-represented. Efforts focused on refugee
and immigrant women, limited English proficiency students. and
workforce issue -- at the national, state, and local levels.
Membership organization.
100 Members including coalitions.
No Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education Civil Rights Employment Poverty Housing Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
810 Seventh Avenue 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
New York, N.Y. 10019 Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (212) 541-7800 (202) 785-3351
FAX: (202) 293-4349
CONTACT: David Andrews Jo Blum
President (Washington)
(New York)
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Planned Parenthood is the nation's oldest and largest provider of
reproductive health services and advocacy.
Not a membership organization.
170 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
RELIGIOUS COALITION FOR ABORTION RIGHTS
100 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Suite 307
Washington D.C. 20002
PHONE: (202) 543-7032
FAX: (202) 543-7028
CONTACT: Melinda Selden
Director, Finance and Administration
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights is a national,
nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of thirty-five Protestant,
Jewish, and other faith groups committed to the preservation of
religious liberty with regard to reproductive freedom. Based on
faith and moral conviction, and in the light of constitutional
guarantees of privacy and religious freedom, RCAR seeks to
encourage and coordinate support for safeguarding the legal option
of abortion through its legislative, communications, state
affiliate and women of color programs.
Membership Organization.
Over 60,000 Members, Donors, and Supporters.
26 Chapter and/or State Affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Issues concerning reproductive choices and religious diversity;
women of color communities' needs.
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for free and for purchase.
RELIGIOUS NETWORK FOR EQUALITY FOR WOMEN
475 Riverside Drive
New York, N.Y. 10115
PHONE: (212) 870-2995
SIGMA GAMMA RHO Sorority, INC.
880 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
PHONE: (312) 873-9000
FAX: (312) 731-9642
CONTACT: Bonita Herring
Executive Secretary
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Sigma Gamma Rho is a nonprofit, collegiate sorority dedicated to
the encouragement and promotion of high scholastic attainment,
community service, and improvement of the quality of our lives and
the society in which we live.
Membership organization. 71,000 Members. 415 Chapter and/or state
affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Fraternal Organizations Nonprofit community service organizations
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials are available
SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH
c/o Bass and Howes
1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #801 or 10500 Rockville Pike #1226
Washington D.C. 20009 Rockville, MD 20852
PHONE: (202) 328-2200
FAX: (202) 667-0462
CONTACT: Joanne Howes
Marie Bass
Dr. Florence Haseltine, PhD, MD
President
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS
1616 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PHONE: (215) 732-0512
FAX: (215) 732-7508
CONTACT: Leigh Wintz
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Soroptimist International of the Americas is part of Soroptimist
International - the world's largest classified service organization
for executive and professional women.
Membership Organization. 50,000 Members. 1500 Chapters in 21
countries (942 in the United States)
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Employment
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
No materials available
WASHINGTON WOMEN'S TELEVISION NETWORK
3104 18th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20010
WIDER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (WOW)
1325 G Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20005
PHONE: (202) 638-3143
FAX: (202) 638-4885
CONTACT: Cynthia Marano
President and CEO
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
WOW is a national women's employment organization which works to
achieve economic independence and equality of opportunity for women
and girls through jobs, education and training, changing workplace
and public policies.
Network Organization.
500 programs in 50 states serving 300,000 women each year.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education Employment Poverty
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
THE WOMAN ACTIVIST
2310 Barbour Road
Falls Church, VA 22043
PHONE: (703) 573-8716
CONTACT: Flora Crater
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Woman Activist Fund publishes The Almanac of Virginia Politics
dedicated to women to inform so that they will act. The Woman
Activist publishes The Woman Activist an action bulletin for
women's rights. The Woman Activist has been publishing since 1971
when it began a memo from "Crater's Raiders" working for the
passage of the Equal Rights Amendment on November 22, 1972.
Not a Membership organization.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
WOMEN AND HOUSING TASK FORCE
C/O McAuley Institute
8300 Colesville Road
Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
PHONE: (301) 588-8110
WOMEN FOR MEANINGFUL SUMMITS
624 9th Street, N.W. 6th Floor
Washington D.C. 20001
PHONE: (202) 393-1009
CONTACT: Sarah Harder Linda Weber
President Chair
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Women For Meaningful Summits is a network of women's organizations
and individuals committed to reversing the arms race on earth and
in space, and to creating a more just and peaceful world.
50 Members of the National Board.
Not a Membership organization.
1 affiliate organization in Indiana.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Peace/disarmament Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material available for free
WOMEN FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY
198 Broadway Suite 606
New York, N.Y. 10038
PHONE: (212) 385-1103
WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 417
Arlington, VA 22201
PHONE: (703) 528-4200
FAX: (703) 528-4205
CONTACT: Conda Blackmon
Director of Public Affairs and Development
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Women in Communications, Inc., one of the nation's oldest and
largest communications organizations, has more than 12,000 members
active in print and broadcast journalism, public relations,
marketing, business and association communications, advertising,
magazine and book publishing, communications education and law,
photojournalism, film, and design.
Membership Organization.
12,000+ Members.
83 Professional Chapters; 104 Student Chapters
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Civil Rights
Communications (Women)
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase
WOMEN'S ACTION ALLIANCE, INC.
370 Lexington Avenue Suite 603
New York, N.Y. 10017
PHONE: (212) 532-8330
WOMEN'S ACTION FOR NEW DIRECTIONS (WAND)
691 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02174
PHONE: (617) 643-6740
FAX: (617) 643-6744
CONTACT: Marjorie Smith
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
With its sister organization, WAND Education Fund, WAND works to
empower women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism
and redirect military savings toward human and environment needs.
We work closely with our grassroots members, produce and develop
materials, and operate a Washington Office staffed by two women
lobbyists.
WAND PAC raises money for and provides technical assistance to
women Congressional candidates. The Women Legislator's Lobby, a
project of WAND, is a national organization of women elected
officials who lobby Congress to redirect federal budget priorities.
Membership Organization.
10,000 Members.
40 Chapter and/or State affiliates.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Budget Peace/disarmament
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for purchase including the WAND "Bad Guys" list
which identifies the worst members of Congress on women's,
children's, peace, and environmental issues. WAND ACTION
legislative alerts and WAND BULLETIN are also available as well as
a Candidate Briefing Book on Arms Control and National Security
Issues.
WOMEN'S AGENDA FOR THE '90's
3133 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Suite 427
Washington D.C. 20008
PHONE: (202) 332-5494
FAX: (202) 232-4612
CONTACT: Kristina Kiehl
Robin Wright
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Women's Agenda for the 1990's will publish a newsletter
approximately every six weeks to include information on political
candidacies, coalition efforts, ballot initiatives, non-profit
activities, research and polling projects, legislation, meetings,
and conferences.
Not a Membership organization.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Pro-choice women and men running for office, specific women's
projects around the country.
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Material is available for purchase.
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM (WILPF)
1213 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
PHONE: (215) 563-7110
FAX: (215) 864-2022
CONTACT: Mary Zepernick
US Section President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
WILPF is a 77 year old international women's peace and justice
organization, multi-issue, with sections in over 30 countries, 120
branches of which are in the United States, and with consultative
status with the United Nations. WILPFs activity is primarily
grass-roots based, looking at the roots of violence in economic
exploitation, racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, and other forms
of oppression.
Membership Organization.
15,000 Members in the U.S. Section.
120 Chapters.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Budget
Civil Rights
Peace/disarmament
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for free and for purchase including the 4th
Edition of The Women's Budget by Jane Midgley
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
7100 Oak Forest Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
PHONE: (301) 469-9210
FAX: (301) 469-8423
CONTACT: Dr. Naomi Baumslag
President
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Women's International Public Health Network (WIPHN) is a
non-profit organization for women in public health and related
areas to improve women's health, nutrition and status worldwide.
WIPHN provides panels, lectures, supports a Save A Mom Campaign and
produces a newsletter to exchange information, make known resources
and support and network.
Membership organization.
2000+ members
4 Chapter and/or State affiliations.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Limited materials available for free and for purchase.
WOMEN'S LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 710
Washington D.C. 20009
PHONE: (202) 887-0364
FAX: (202) 861-0691
CONTACT: Judy Licthman
President
YWCA-USA
726 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10003
Washington Office
624 9th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20001
PHONE: (202) 628-3636
FAX: (202) 783-7123
CONTACT: Beverly W. Stripling
Director of Public Policy
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) is a woman's
membership movement of over 400 associations in 4,000 locations in
all 50 states serving over 2 million girls, women, and their
families. The YWCA mission is to empower girls and women through
the elimination of racism and sexism.
Membership Organization.
2 million Members.
400 Chapter and/or State affiliations.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Health
Education
Budget
Civil Rights
Employment
Poverty
Housing
Reproductive Choice
Peace/Disarmament
Women in Politics
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
Materials available for free.
ZETA PHI BETA Sorority
1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
PHONE: (202) 387-3103
FAX: (202) 232-4593
CONTACT: Linda Thompson
Executive Director
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, non-profit
organization whose purpose is to foster the ideals of service,
charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, and
Finer Womanhood.
Membership organization. 75,000 Members. 560 Chapters and/or State
affiliations.
ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
Education
ORGANIZATION HAS MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON RESOURCE ISSUES:
No materials available.