Model. 32 groups in Philadelphia area. Founded 1982. Helps women (ages 60+) cope with their specialized aging concerns. Support groups, leadership training, consultation, telephone support, outreach and networking. Newsletter. Write: S.O.W.N. 4100 Main Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19127 Voice: 215-487-3000 Fax: 215-487-3111 Website: http://www.sown.org E-mail: info@sown.org Verified: 10/16/2008
National. 500 chapters. Founded 1966. NOW is an action organization that seeks social, political, economic and legal equity between women and men through grassroots organizing, lobbying, litigation, protests and demonstrations. Educational meetings, national newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Write: National Organization for Women 1100 H St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Voice: 202-628-8669 Fax: 202-785-8576 TDD: 202-331-9002 Website: http://now.org E-mail: now@now.org Verified: 10/16/2008
National. 60+ chapters. Founded 1980. Membership organization that advocates on behalf of various economic and social issues for midlife and older women (social security, pension rights, employment, caregiver support, elder abuse, etc.). Newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Dues $25/yr. Write: Older Women's League 3300 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 218 Arlington, VA 22201 Voice: 1-800-825-3695 Fax: 703-812-0687 Website: http://www.owl-national.org E-mail: owlinfo@owl-national.org Verified: 10/11/2008
National. 1300 chapters. Founded 1919. Organization comprised of working women, to promote workplace equity and provide networking opportunities. Lobbying efforts, tri-annual magazine, periodic publications, resource center and grassroots community action projects. Annual national convention. Local group information available online. Write: Business aand Professional Women/USA 1900 M St. NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 Voice: 202-293-1100 Fax: 202-861-0298 Website: http://www.bpwusa.org E-mail: memberservices@bpwusa.org Verified: 10/13/2008
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