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.
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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.
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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
STEAM Chairperson
Kimberly Diggs - kdiggs0023@yahoo.com
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Athens Westmont Section
Operation Shoebox - 1st Saturday in June - Collect decorative shoeboxes with toiletries for transitional homeless shelters
Mary McLeod Bethune Section
Feed Homeless Community
Compton Section
Feed Our Community Project Support Bel-Vue Community Church - Monthly
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
Orange County Section
Crittenton Services- Back to School Drive
Pomona Section
Mental Health Initiative
San Diego Section
Girl Power - Workshop Preps Youth for Promising Careers - STEAM
San Gabriel Valley Section
Young Women’s Auxiliary- Young Legends
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS
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Bethune Height Recognition Programs
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Black Family Reunion
BUILDING | COMMUNITIES
STRENGTHENING | fAMILIES
