Southern California Area National C Ountil of Negro Women Inc
Southern California Programs
The creation of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) marked a unique aspect of African American history. NCNW was the first national coalition of black women’s organizations. Through the early work of Mary McLeod Bethune, and with the support of like-minded organizations, NCNW worked tirelessly to promote its agenda of uniting and educating women on the effective participation in civic, political, and economic activities. Known as the major advocate for black women, NCNW served as a unifying force – forming a power block determined to focus on key social and political issues, and influence legislative decisions that directly impacted black women and their families. Its humble beginnings held great promise of coalition building and collaboration. Working together, with a unity of purpose and action, NCNW has used its collective strength to create an effective and influential movement. And NCNW continues to play a powerful role in the lives of black women worldwide.
Southern California Signature Programs
Athens Westmont Section Operation Shoebox - 1st Saturday in June - Collect decorative shoeboxes with toiletries for transitional homeless shelters
Compton Section Community Support: Educational Scholarship, Homeless, Holiday Care Baskets and Toy Drive Projects
High Desert Section Bethune Leadership Academy
Inland Empire Section Bethune Center - Ongoing yearly Services provided: Pre-employment skills training & community resources
Long Beach Section Food & Toy Drive
Los Angeles View Park Section Reading Proficiency Program - Wednesdays 3pm - 4:30pm-Improving the literacy skills for all students
Los Angeles Section Volunteers at WLA Veterans Medical Center for over 50 years
Mary McLeod Bethune Section Feed Homeless Community
Orange County Section Crittenton Services- Back to School Drive
Pomona Section Mental Health Initiative Human Trafficking Project
Riverside Section Community Services San Diego Section Girl Power - Workshop Preps Youth for Promising Careers - STEAM
San Gabriel Valley Section Young Women’s Auxiliary- Young Legends
