Women's Issues
Self Help Clearinghouse
SOWN (Supportive Older Women's Network)
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:
Supportive Older Women's Network
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: 11/13/2007
National Organization for Women
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, Suite 300
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: 12/21/2007
Older Women's League
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: 5/2/2008
Business and Professional Women/USA
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 and 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: 11/10/2007
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