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.
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
Fashion Show and Scholarship
High Desert Section
Feeding for the Holiday
Inland Empire Section
Bethune Center - Ongoing yearly
Long Beach Section
Food & Toy Drive
Los Angeles View Park Section
The Learning Hub - The Purple Hat Affair
Los Angeles Section
Volunteers at WLA Veterans Medical Center for over 50 years
Mary McLeod Bethune Section
The Unhouse (homeless)
Orange County Section
Young Adult Outreach, Saving Our Sister
Pomona Section
Human Trafficking Project
Riverside Section
Metamorphous Mentorship Program and The Power of The Purse
San Diego Section
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop for 4th through 9th grade girls.
San Gabriel Valley Section
Young Women’s Auxiliary- Young Legends
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS
Operation Shoebox - 1st Saturday in June - Collect decorative shoeboxes with toiletries for transitional homeless shelters
Compton Section
Fashion Show and Scholarship
High Desert Section
Feeding for the Holiday
Inland Empire Section
Bethune Center - Ongoing yearly
Long Beach Section
Food & Toy Drive
Los Angeles View Park Section
The Learning Hub - The Purple Hat Affair
Los Angeles Section
Volunteers at WLA Veterans Medical Center for over 50 years
Mary McLeod Bethune Section
The Unhouse (homeless)
Orange County Section
Young Adult Outreach, Saving Our Sister
Pomona Section
Human Trafficking Project
Riverside Section
Metamorphous Mentorship Program and The Power of The Purse
San Diego Section
S.T.E.A.M. Workshop for 4th through 9th grade girls.
San Gabriel Valley Section
Young Women’s Auxiliary- Young Legends
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS
- Bethune Height Recognition Programs
- Good Health WINS https://ncnw.org/ncnw/ghwins
