.Sorted by postal code
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. (Anchorage)
100 West 13th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States of America
Tel: 907-279-9581
Fax: 907-279-9244
e-mail: 76630.1526@Compuserve.com
AWAIC's mission is to teach people to live and love without violence. We do that by providing a safe shelter (54 beds) for women and children, special children's programming, support and education groups for women and children who are not residents in the shelter, prevention programming in the elementary and high schools, a violence alternative program for batterers, and support and advocacy for all of these populations.
Alaska Women's Environmental Network.
750 W. 2nd Ave. #200
Anchorage 99501
United States of America
Tel: 907-258-4810
Fax: 907-258-4811
e-mail: levensaler@nwf.org
The AWEN creates networking opportunities and leadership training programs for Alaska women working in the environmental field. AWEN members include women from state and national conservation groups, state and federal land management agencies, Alaska businesses, educators and artists. The goals of the AWEN are: to increase leadership and communications skills of women in environmental issues, to encourage women to pursue leadership positions in environmental fields, to create a diverse, statewide network and support system for women in environmental fields for continued information exchange, to create a program for women to mentor each other to improve professional and personal skills and lessen isolation, to create a directory of Alaska women in environmental fields, to identify needs for future training programs.
Alaska Women's Resource Center (Anchorage)
111 W. 9th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States of America
Tel: 907-279-6316
Fax: 907-279-6754
The AWRC aids women in exploring their potential, recognizing that healthy human relationships depend on the economic, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of women and men. Services offered to accomplish mission: non-residential domestic violence counseling, residential & outpatient substance abuse counseling, pregnancy and health counseling, information and referral services, employment counseling.
Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
620 East 10th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States of America
Tel: (907) 264-4342
Beyond Beijing Coalition (Anchorage).
1119 G Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States of America
Tel: 907-346-3622 or (907) 346-2013 or 907-277-9968
E-Mail: helen@igc.apc.org
Mission is to further the enpowerment of women and ensure that the universal concerns voiced in Beijing are heard and acted upon in our community and state. BBC's priorities for cooperative projects focus on the twelve critical areas of concern for women set forth in the Platform for Action, Beijing, 1995.
Women's Federation for World Peace
608 West 4th, #24
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States of America
Tel: 907-345-6592
fax: 907-345-6599.
Part of an international network working to bring women together to use their unique perspective, abilities, resources, energy and experience to stimulate a spirit of volunteerism in a common effort to establish better communities, societies, nations, and world.
Alaska Native Women's Statewide Organization
4230 Tahoe Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
United States of America
American Society Of Women Accountants
6401 "A" Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
United States of America
Anchorage Women's Basketball
c/o Parks & Recreation
P.O.Box 6-650
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
United States of America
Native Women Of Anchorage
8040 Cranberry
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
United States of America
Alaska Women's Run
3605 Arctic #AA
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
Anchorage Education Association, Women's Caucus
1411 West 33rd Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
Clare House
420 W 54th
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
Fast Ladies Track Club
2119 Mckenzie Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
League Of Women Voters
2306 Douglas
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
Tel: (907) 274-8477
One World One People International Women's Choir (Anchorage)
200 West 34th Avenue, Suite 902
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
tel: 907-272-1307
fax: 907-258-5443.
STAR - Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
1057 W. Fireweed, Suite 230
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
United States of America
Business Line: (907) 276-7279
Crisis Line: (907) 276-7273
Fax: (907) 278-9983
E-mail: star@aonline.com
We provide crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse and their loved ones. We have a 24-hour crisis line and advocates are available at all times. We also provide education to the community on these issues. We are a member of the Alaska Network on domestic violence and sexual assault. If there is any infomration that you need in adding our agency.
Feminist Writers Guild Alaska Chapter
4704 Kenai Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
United States of America
Alaska State Association Of Colored Women's Clubs
8349 Spruce
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
United States of America
Women's Track Team
5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
United States of America
Alaska Feminist Federal C.U.
3400 Latouche
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
League of Women Voters of Alaska.
1542 E. 27th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
tel: 907-0366
fax: 562-2940
The vision of the LWVAK supports active, highly visible, credible and coordinated local efforts to renew citizen participation in government. State Board is focused, productive, funded, influential, collaborative and technologically current. LWVAK facilitates discussion among competing interest groups leading to resolution which affirms citizen faith in the public process.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska
3401 E. 42nd Avenue, #201
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
tel: 1-88-230-PLAN or 907-563-2229
fax: 907-563-7529
e-mail: PP_IN_Alaska@PPFA.org
A leader in responsible family planning. By providing broad public access to medical services for reproductive health care, we help Alaskans make informed decisions - decisions that build strong family relationships, enhance the quality of life and stabilize population.
Women's Resources
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Women's Studies
Alaska Community College
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Tel: (907) 786-1060
Alaska 99s International Women Pilots
P.O.Box 4-1962
Anchorage, Alaska 99509
United States Of America
Alaska Women Speak
P.O.Box 92842
Anchorage, Alaska 99509
United States Of America
tel: 99509-2842 or 907-696-0924
e-mail: akwoman@servcom.com
A unique voice for women. Published quarterly since 1992 by an enthusaistic group of volunteers, it's a feminist journal like no other. An incorporated non-profit, the AWS is dedicated to sharing Alaska women's stories, poetry, artwork, and photography. We support women-owned and operated businesses through insightful articles and advertising. We help women connect with one another by announcing conferences, retreats and gatherings. AWS encourages heartfelt social commentary on women's issues, focusing on positive solutions rather than problems. The summer issue focuses on Women Who Volunteer in Alaska and is full of great articles about how and why women give of their time. There are also some very personal and touching stories and poems.
Alaska Women's Lobby
P.O.Box 10-1571
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
United States of America
Alaska Women's Political Caucus.
P.O. Box 101571
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-1571
United States of America
Tel: 907-376-5865 or 376-2826 or 907-274-9308 or 907-566-2040
fax: 376-0826
e-mail barb@akcache.com
Goal is a world where women serve alongside men, in positions of power - in the places that decisions are made that affect our lives and the lives of those we love. The primary mission is to promote the election and appointment of women to office. The Caucus is a non-partisan group with three baseline issues: 1) equal rights for women, 2) reproductive freedom for all women, and 3) publicly funded child care. There are chapters in the North, Central, Southcentral and Southeast.
League Of Women Voters Alaska
Box 101345
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
United States of America
Ovulation Method Newsletter
P.O. Box 101780
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
United States of America
Women$Fund (YWCA/Anchorage)
245 W. 5th Avenue
P.O. Box 102059
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
United States of America
tel: 907-274-1572
fax: 907-272-3146
e-mail: HN4156@handsnet.org
A women's microlending program committed to providing training, networking, business counseling, and start-up loans to Anchorage entrepreneurial women. Women can receive extensive training in writing a business plan, applying for a loan, setting up books, complying with tax requirements. Participants have access to WOMEN$fund loan fund, weekly group support, business counselor and networking opportunities.
YWCA
245 West 5th Avenue
P.O. Box 102059
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
United States of America
tel: 907-274-1572
fax: 907-272-3146
Recent and ongoing programs include Women's Health Issues, Financial Issues for Women, ENCOREplus, breast and cervical cancer education, outreach, and screening program, Native Mother/Daughter Program for 6th grade girls and their moms, the Female Minority Leadership Conference for junior high school girls and Women$fund, a micro-lending program for women who want to start their own businesses.
Alaska Tradeswomen Network
P.O.Box 113114
Anchorage, Alaska 99511
United States of America
Tel: 907-566-2200
Women's Federation For World Peace
205 E Dimond Blvd # 113
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
United States of America
Tel: 907-243-9378
American Association of University Women (AAUW), Anchorage Chapter
4100 Doroshin
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
United States of America
tel: 907-345-5416
Fax: 907-276-7177
e-mail: ruthjean@pobox.alaska.net
Promotes equality and education for women and girls and conducts voter education compaigns.
Anchorage Women's Golf Association
12920 Admiralty Place
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
United States of America
Athena Project (Anchorage)
O'Malley Elementary School
11100 Rockridge Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
United States of America
tel: 907-346-2036
Fax: 907-346-2036
e-mail: garys@micronet.net
Introduces sixth grade girls to women in non-traditional roles through luncheon setting modeled on adult meetings using guest speakers. Lots of opportunities for the girls to participate in organizing and carrying out the luncheon or assisting the speaker. Luncheons are the last Monday of the month.
Church Women United (Anchorage)
6800 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
United States of America
tel: 907-346-2975
e-mail: totem@alaska.net
A national, ecumenical movement of women of faith, gifted by their racial, economic, age and theological diversity. In a spirit of mutual respect, CWU works locally, nationally, and globally to enpower and support women through worship, study and action for peace and justice.
League of Women Voters (Anchorage)
2481 Belmont Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99517
United States of America
tel: 907-278-6343
fax: 276-3406
e-mail: genedickason@compuserve.com
Anchorage Women's Commission.
Municipality of Anchorage
Dept. of Health & Human Services
825 "L" St., P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
United States of America
tel: 907-343-6730
Fax: 907-343-6584
e-mail: 75032.36@compuserve.com
The AWC exists to advise the Mayor and Assembly on matters pertaining to the status of women. The Commission shall: act as a clearinghouse/coordinating body for information relating to status of women; disseminate results of research on women's issues; analyze and set priorities for women at the local level; recommend legislative and/or administrative action on issues; encourage women especially to assume leadership roles; act as liaison between AWC and local women.
Abortion Rights Project (Anchorage)
P.O. Box 240667
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0667
United States of America
Tel: 907-345-7980
Alaska Tradeswomen Network.
P.O. Box 240712
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0712
tel: 907-566-2200
e-mail: cacurtis@Alaska.net
Reaching out to all women involved in construction and related trades, the Alaska Tradeswomen Network provides a support network, mentoring, aid/assistance, and continuing education.
Business & Professional Women (Anchorage)
P.O. Box 241364
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-1364
United States of America
telephone (907) 566-2990 or 907-344-7168
e-mail: deborah_gomez@natchiq.com
BPW is the oldest and largest organization of working women in this country.
National Organization for Women (Anchorage).
P.O. Box 240667
Anchorage, Alaska 99524
United States of America
tel: 907-278-7677
The Anchorage chapter of NOW is primarily concerned with reproductive rights and women voting issues. Committees are forming on gay/lesbian rights and cultural diversity. One need not be a member to come to meetings, or to be on the mailing list (donations welcome). This chapter has the at large membership list and you can designate a chapter affiliation, which will put you on the mailing list for chapter activities. Part of your NOW dues will be returned to that chapter.
Pro-Choice Alliance
P.O. Box 240667
Anchorage, Alaska 99524
United States of America
tel: 907-258-2722
e-mail: choice@alaska.net
Women's Community Cooperative (Anchorage)
P.O. Box 241503
Anchorage, Alaska 99524
United States of America
tel: 566-3242
e-mail: wccanch@hotmail.com
Mission is to grow a self-sustaining community which fosters and supports the personal and communal growth of all women. We affirm women's experience and the ability of women to learn, share, connect and grow, both individually and together, in an environment of safety and trust. The Women's Community Cooperative is committed to connect with, and act as a bridge between, existing organizations which serve women, and to share in the effort of carrying the affirmation and empowerment of women into the broader and global communities. The goal of the WCC is the establishment of a nonprofit women's center in Anchorage which will nourish and nurture all aspects of ourselves.
Native Women Of Calista
P.O.Box 1573
Bethel, Alaska 99559
United States of America
Tundra Women's Coalition
P.O.Box 1537
Bethel, Alaska 99559
United States of America
Tel: 543-3455.
Alaska Native Women's Statewide Organization
Box 97
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
United States of America
Safe and Fear Free Environment (SAFE)-(Dillingham).
P.O. Box 94
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
United States of America
tel: 907-842-2320
Fax 907-842-2198
Purpose is to ensure a "safe and fear free environment" for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We offer support groups, court advocacy and also refer many women to Mental Health for their counseling needs. Since we serve the entire Bristol Bay Region, we also travel to many villages to give trainings and school presentations on these issues.
Alaska Women of the Wilderness Foundation
P.O. Box 773556
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
United States of America
tel: 907-688-2226 or 1-800-770-2226 (in AK)
fax: (907) 688-2285
e-mail: akwow@alaska.net
Offers year round wilderness education and spiritual empowerment programs for girls and women to explore and deepen their relationship with themselves, with others and with the earth in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Alaska Women of the Wilderness Foundation moves into the next decade and the new millenia with the mission to awaken, honor and celebrate the divine feminine voice of leadership for the healing of the Earth and all beings.
Emmonak Women's Shelter
General Delivery
Emmonak, Alaska 99581
United States of America
Alaska Nurses Association Homer Chapter
Box 2112
Homer, Alaska 99603
United States of America
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic
Box 2713
Homer, Alaska 99603
United States of America
South Peninsula Women's Services
P.O.Box 2328
Homer, Alaska 99603
United States of America
Tel: 235-7701
Women's Resource & Crisis Center
325 S Spruce St
Kenai, Alaska 99611
United States of America
Tel: 283-7257
Alaska Women's Political Caucus (Kodiak)
3295 Woody Way,
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
United States of America
tel: 907-486-9360 or 907-486-5314
American Association Of University Women
P.O.Box 722
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
United States of America
Valley Women's Resource Center, Inc. (Palmer).
403 South Alaska St.
Palmer, AK 99645-6339
United States of America
tel: 907-746-4080
fax: 907-746-1177
e-mail: drago@Alaska.Net
Mission is to provide safety, service, information, and referrals to promote personal power and improve the quality of life for women and children in the Mat-Su Borough.
Seward Life Action Council Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program.
504 Adams Street
P.O. Box 1045
Seward, AK 99664
United States of America
tel: 907-224-5257
Fax 907-224-7081
Purpose is to prevent and reduce the effects of domestic violence/sexual assault by providing (1) a safe haven and immediate care for victims/survivors, (2) advocacy in the judicial, medical and social service systems, (3) public education to promote awareness and prevention. These actions will help create a community where people can nurture themselves and their children to achieve their fullest potential in security and harmony.
League of Women Voters
P.O. Box 3238
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
United States of America
telephone: 907-262-3913
fax 907-262-3913.
Planned Parenthood
44109 Sterling Highway, #D
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
United States of America
tel: 907-262-2622
fax 262-8564.
Sovereign Indigenous Women Of The Arctic
P.O.Box 143
Sterling, Alaska 99672
United States of America
Tel: (907) 262-5403
Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault And Family Violence
Box 36
Unalaska, Alaska 99685
United States of America
Advocates for Victims of Violence
P.O. Box 524
Valdez, Alaska 99686
United States of America
tel: 907-835-2999
Fax: 907-835-2981
Dedicated to providing confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families, toward the goal of ending violence in the home and in the community.
Alaska Women's Political Caucus
P.O. Box 871116
Wasilla, Alaska 99687
United States of America
tel: 907-373-3385 or 907-352-2535
E-mail: mswpc@akcache.com
Credit Women International
P.O.Box 870310
Wasilla, Alaska 99687
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #13
Box 309
Yakutat, Alaska 99689
United States of America
Alaska Native Women's State- Wide Organization
1302 21st Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
United States of America
Alaska Women's Lobby Women's Center
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
United States of America
Association For Women In Science
Geophysical Institute, UAF
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
United States Of America
Fairbanks Native Association
Careers In Non-Traditional Fields
201 1st Ave
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
United States of America
Tel: (907) 452-1648
Women In Crisis-Counseling & Assistance
717 9th Avenue
Fairbanks,Alaska 99701
United States of America
tel: 907-452-2293
Fax 907-452-2613
Provides shelter and support services (counseling, groups, legal advocacy, referrals) to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provide community education on domestic violence and sexual assault issues.
American Association Of University Women
P.O.Box 60570
Fairbanks, Alaska 99706
United States of America
Business & Professional Women's Clubs Of Alaska
P O Box 60753
Fairbanks, Alaska 99706
United States of America
Business & Professional Women Golden Heart Club
P O Box 2205
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
United States of America
League Of Women Voters
P.O.Box 71974
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
United States of America
E-Mail: sues@muskox.alaska.edu
URL: http://www.polarnet.fnsb.ak.us/Users/lwv/
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.)
P O Box 1167
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
United States of America
Alaska Women's Political Caucus
P.O. Box 82291
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
United States of America
Telephone 907-457-1920
Fax 907-457-1901.
Alaskan Women in Martial Arts and Related Studies (WIMARS)-Fairbanks
P.O. Box 81476
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
United States of America
tel: 907-455-6673
Includes a diversity of adults who practice various styles of eclectic arts, and seeks to empower individuals by providing an avenue for personal growth, elevated self-esteem, and a higher sense of well-being.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Women's Initiative
P.O. Box 80588
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
United States of America
Phone/Fax: 907-479-2864
e-mail: ipeyton@polarnet.com
Focuses on issues of crucial importance to mid-life and older women and works in numerous ways: as a catalyst encouraging decision-makers to focus on our needs; as an advocate for legislative reform; as a provider of information crucial to women's welfare; and as a source of support for projects of organizations with similar goals.
Fairbanks Chapter NOW
P.O.Box 82254
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
United States of America
Alaska Native Women's State- Wide Organization
P O Box 944
Barrow, Alaska 99723
United States of America
Arctic Women-in-Crisis Program
North Slope Borough, Dept. of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 69
Barrow, Alaska 99723
United States of America
tel: 907-852-0261
Fax: 907-852-0315
Toll-free Statewide Crisis and Caring Line: 1-800-278-0267.
Services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and vulnerable adult abuse. Emergency shelter in Barrow, volunteer Safe Homes in seven outlying villages (Atqasuk, Barter Island (Kaktovik), Nuiqeut, Point Hope, Point Lay, Anaktuvuk Pass, Wainwright). Emergency one way transportation to Barrow. Crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling, groups, legal and medical advocacy. Many other services to assist victims of violence and assist with the transitions occuring after violence.
Tanana Valley League of Women Voters
P.O. Box 178
Ester, Alaska 99725
United States of America
telephone 907-456-8963
fax 907-451-8831
e-mail: sonafrnk@polarnet.com
Alaska Women In Educational Administration
Box 359
Fort Yukon, Alaska 99740
United States Of America
Native Women Of Nana
Box 256
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
United States of America
Bering Sea Women's Group (Nome)
P.O. Box 1596
Nome, Alaska 99762
United States of America
tel: 907-5491
Fax: 907-443-3748
Provides shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence; crisis telephone; community education about domestic violence and sexual assault; anger groups at Anvil Mountain Correction Center; village outreach and education; supervision of safe homes in villages.
Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE)
P. O. Box 809
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
tel: 907-586-6623.
Provides supportive services to survivors of domestic or sexual violence including: temporary shelter for those women and children; telephone crisis and peer counseling; education in safety, survival and prevention; assistance in obtaining community resources such as housing, daycare, professional counseling and employment. AWARE works to expose the roots of domestic violence toward women and children in order to effect legal and social changes regarding violence against women and children, and to conduct educational efforts. Meetings held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for education and support. Homepage is excellent resource on information on domestic violence.
Alaska Network Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
130 Seward St # 501
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: 907.586.5643, ext. 2 or 907-586-3650
fax: 907.463.4493
A statewide membership organization made up of domestic violence and sexual assault intervention programs committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and children. The ANDVSA's work includes coalition building at the local and state levels, fundraising, support of locally based programs in public education, policy development, legislative advocacy, training and technical assistance, staff education. The Network office is located in Juneau.
Alaska Women's Lobby
1109 C Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
or
DC2, 211 Fourth Street, Suite 108
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: 907-586-1107 or 463-6744
fax: 586-1097
e-mail dcc@alaska.net
Alaska Women's Lobby started nearly 20 years ago by a group of women statewide who wanted to impact the legislative process in a coordinated effort. The Alaska Women's Lobby is still the only women's organization that hires full time lobbyists during the legislative session. The Lobby advocates on behalf of women and children, publishes a weekly legislative update during the session, and an annual legislative report. The Lobby is funded solely by contributions from supporters and is governed by a Steering Committee in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Alaska Women's Network
4481 Abby Way
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: 907-780-8602
FAX: 907.780.4203
E-Mail: belknap@alaska.net
URL: http://www.juneau.com/akwomen/network.html
The purpose of the Alaska Women's Network is to further the enpowerment of Alaska women through sharing of information, education and support and through encouraging the development of skills which will enable women to assume leadership roles in building a better world. The AWN, working with women from all communities throughout Alaska, shall encourage participation from urban and rural women and from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To achieve this purpose, and to continue the momentum of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, the AWN will establish a maintain a statewide communications network between Alaskan women and women's organizations, through electronic means.
Alaska Women's Political Caucus
501 Main St
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: 907-586-3986
E-Mail: jfslh@acad1.alaska.edu
Alaska Women's Political Caucus
300 W. 9th St.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
tel: 907-586-3986
e-mail rexb@alaska.net
Business & Professional Women
206 Behrends Avenue
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States Of America
Church Women United
9202 Emily Way
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: (907) 789-3236
Gastinequ Human Services Displaced Homemaker Program
5597 Aisek St
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Tel: (907) 780-4338
Juneau Women's Council
City & Borough of Juneau
155 S. Seward Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
An advisory committee of the City & Borough of Juneau that works on issues of importance to the women of Juneau. Projects include domestic violence, gender balance on city advisory committees, anti-discrimination policy in the schools, and seminars.
Soroptomist International Juneau Chapter
800 F Street #J1
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Teen X-Press Theatre Project- Voice Lessons: Growing Up Female.
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Health Promotion
3200 Hospital Drive, Room 202
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
tel: 907-463-5844
Teen X-Press Theatre brings compelling messages from Juneau teens to adult audiences in order to improve the health and well-being of our community. The Theatre project has been bringing the personal experiences of Juneau teens to the stage since 1992. "We want each and every person who steps in the door of our theater to leave with a renewed commitment to listen and act in concert with the needs of Juneau's youth and with a renewed vision of the possibilities."
Women's Fisheries Network
8533 Steep Place
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
tel: 907-789-4266
e-mail: ftcc@aurora.alaska.edu
WFN is a national nonprofit network of women and men dedicated to educating members and non-members alike about issues confronting the commercial fishing and seafood industry. WFN opens doors for women in the seafood industry, helps foster understanding among participants of many industry-related fields, and provides a forum for current fisheries issues. The Women's Fisheries Network also provides a forum where membes can meet people with a common interest, identify and address specific needs of women, exchange information on important issues, and increase awareness of the contributions women have made to the fishing industry.
Women's Prerogative - KTOO-FM
224 4th Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Aiding Women In Abuse & Rape Emergencies (AWARE)
P.O.Box 020809
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
tel: 907-586-6623.
Provides supportive services to survivors of domestic or sexual violence including: temporary shelter for those women and children; telephone crisis and peer counseling; education in safety, survival and prevention; assistance in obtaining community resources such as housing, daycare, professional counseling and employment. AWARE works to expose the roots of domestic violence toward women and children in order to effect legal and social changes regarding violence against women and children, and to conduct educational efforts. Meetings held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for education and support. Homepage is excellent resource on information on domestic violence.
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #2
P O Box 1002
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
Alaska Women in Travel
P.O. Box 21965
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
phone: 907-463-8711
A new association of women in all phases of travel and tourism. After one year, they will be accepted into The International Federation of Women's Travel Organizations, which has more than 5,000 members representing 31 countries. An information packet is available.
Federally Employed Women
Box 1401
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States Of America
National Association Of Bank Women
Box 1367
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States Of America
Remote Possibilities
P.O.Box 21624
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
Tel: 800-511-3121
FAX: 907-364-3243
E-Mail: remotepo@ptialaska.net
URL: http://www.maui.net/~remotepo/
Southeast Alaska Gay & Lesbian Alliance
P.O.Box 21542
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
Tel: (907) 586-GAYS
E-Mail: seagla@ptialaska.net
URL: http://www.ptialaska.net/~seagla/seagla.htm
Women Sail Alaska
P.O.Box 20348
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
Tel: 888-2 SAIL Alaska
URL: http://www.ptialaska.net/~seagla/sponsor1.htm
Women's Leadership Institute
P.O. Box 22118
Juneau, Alaska 99802-2118
United States of America
tel: 907-790-2402
e-mail: marysz@ptialaska.net
Dedicated to furthering the goals set at the Beijing Conference in Juneau, in Alaska, and around the country.
Women's Resource Center
P.O.Box 020809
Juneau, Alaska 99802
United States of America
Tel: 907-586-2977
Capital City Quilters
P.O. Box 35036
Juneau, Alaska 99803
United States of America
tel: 907-586-1363
e-mail: Thomson@alaska.net
Committee For Equality
P.O.Box 34202
Juneau, Alaska 99803
United States of America
URL: http://www.ptialaska.net/~seagla/cfe.htm
Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (State of Alaska)
Alaska Dept. of Public Safety
P.O. Box 111200
Juneau, Alaska 99811-1200
United States of America
tel: 907-465-4356
Fax: 907-465-3627
e-mail: PJANDREE@psafety.state.ak.us
Provides for planning and coordination of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault (or to their families), and to perpetrators of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides crisis intervention and prevention programs.
Mini-Cabinet On Women's Issues
Administration, Pouch C
Juneau, Alaska 99811
United States of America
Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition
Box 211012
Auke Bay, Alaska 99821
United States of America
SE Alaska Gay & Lesbian Organization
P.O.Box 584
Douglas, Alaska 99824
United States of America
Soroptimist International
Box 44
Douglas, Alaska 99824
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood
P.O.Box 166
Haines, Alaska 99827
United States Of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #8
Box 525
Haines, Alaska 99827
United States Of America
Business & Professional Women Haines Chapter
Box 459
Haines, Alaska 99827
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp # 12
P.O.Box 556
Hoonah, Alaska 99829
United States of America
Tel: (907) 945-3630
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #10
P O Box 225
Kake, Alaska 99830
United States Of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood
P.O.Box 1418
Petersburg, Alaska 99833
United States Of America
Business & Professional Women
Box 981
Petersburg, Alaska 99833
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #14
Box 2103
Sitka, Alaska 99835
United States of America
American Association Of University Women
Box 12
Sitka, Alaska 99835
United States of America
Planned Parenthood of Alaska
P.O. Box 515
Sitka, Alaska 99835
United States of America
tel: 907-747-3883
fax: same
Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV)
P.O. Box 6136
Sitka, Alaska 99835
United States of America
tel: 907-747-3370
Crisis Line: 747-6511.
To provide safety, safe housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling and referrals to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Soroptimist International
Box 246
Sitka, Alaska 99835
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #76
Box 505
Tenakee Springs, Alaska 99841
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #15
Box 376, Route 1
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States of America
American Association Of University Women
515 Front Street
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States of America
Business & Professional Women
Box 7624
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States Of America
League Of Women Voters
Box 6133
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States Of America
Soroptomist International
Box 9230
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States of America
Women In Safe Homes (WISH)
2002 First Avenue
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
United States of America
tel: 907-225-0202
Toll Free (in Alaska): 1-800-478-9474
FAX: 907-247-4229
WISH is a shelter where women in crisis will be safe and have time to make decisions about their future. We provide emotional support, counseling, legal or medical advocacy, education about different forms of assault and an awareness of issues which oppress women. Children are also provided for in a large communal and comfortable setting. We have Child Advocates program which provides services to children who have been victims of violence and /or sexual assault.
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #19
Box 57
Craig, Alaska 99921
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #6
P.O. Box 373
Hydaburg, Alaska 99922
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #9
Box 31
Klawock, Alaska 99925
United States of America
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp # 1
Box 2
Wrangell, Alaska 99929
United States of America
Alaska Equity Forum
Equity Program Administrator
Alaska Dept. of Education, Vocational Education
Alaska
United States of America
Tel: 907-465-8728
Fax: 907-465-3240
e-mail: nobie@espresso.state.ak.us
The primary goal of the Alaska Equity Forum is to assist secondary and vocational teachers, counselors, and administrators in providing equitable educational experiences for all students.
Alaska Webgrrls
Ketchikan, Alaska
United States of America
e-mail: cybrrcat@revenue.com
A branch of an international organization of Webgrrls. What's an Alaska Webgrrl? She's in or interested in new media. She usually has a website of her own and for her business and her guy's business--just because she can. She isn't afraid of computers since Alaska women have no fear and she is helping to pave the virtual way for other women to have a place in cyberspace.
Alaska Women's Health Advocates
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 343-4789
fax: 343-4633
A statewide organization with a mission to continue to improve the health status of women in Alaska through education and advocacy around women's health issues. A woman's health is her total well-being determined by biological, reproductive, psychological, spiritual, social and environmental factors, including effects of nutrition, stress, work and even migration. Currently, there are 12 agencies involved, ranging from the Municipality of Anchorage to the Alaska Native Medical Center to all public health clinics.
League of Women Voters
Juneau, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-586-2690
e-mail: cajebe@ptialaska.net
Encourages informed participation in the electoral/ democratic process. The League advocates on behalf of issues in accordance with positions of the national, state or local League of Women Voters.
Northern Lights Women's Network
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 338-2332
An associate of the National Association of Female Executives.
Radical Arts for Women
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-566-3783.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Roundtable
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-271-4022.
A peer-mentoring program which expands the one-on-one mentoring into a group setting and links female business owners. It also connects them to resources that provide business training and counseling. The group meets monthly in a roundtable format. Women who have been in business at least 1 year are invited to participate.
Top of the World Chorus - Sweet Adelines International
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 522-1177
Rehearses 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 81st Avenue and Arctic Blvd.
WomanShare - Linking Women with Women. (Breast Cancer)
Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-261-3607
e-mail: Shelly_Coolidge@SPPHA-01.CCMAIL.compuserve.com
The goal of this Anchorage-based organization is to connect women with similar characteristics in terms of lifestyle, disease and treatment "in a fast manner because you have to make quick decisions."
Women in Community Service
Alaska
United States of America
tel: 1-800-283-9427
E-mail: WICSREGX@aol.com
Helps young women make successful transitions into the working world. WICS is looking for volunteers throughout Alaska to provide encouragement, support, information about local resources, and guidance to young women from Jobs Corps, a federally-funded job training program. The Alaska Job Corps Center draws students from every part of Alaska and is located in Palmer. Join us...the time commitment is small, and the reward are rich, for the student, for your community, and for you, too.
Women Writers Group & Jazz Ensemble (Ketchikan).
Ketchikan, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-247-8676.
The Women's Coffeehouse
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: (907) 258-0499
An Anchorage women's community tradition. Informal monthly performance series. All women are invited to perform and gentlepersons of all genders and affectional preferences are invited to come and enjoy. Admission is by donation.
Women's Federation for Peace Choir
Alaska
United States of America
tel: 248-9968
The Women's Forum
Anchorage, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 338-9184.
Deals with issues unique to women only and is all about empowerment, esteem, education, but most import - unity in the women's community. Bisexual, gay, straight, transgender - makes no difference; if you're a woman, this is the group for you.
Women's Health Information Group
Juneau, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 907-780-6819.
A discussion group where the focus is on women's health issues (primarily) for mature women. Speakers are invited and resources are shared.
Women's Mentoring Program
Juneau Douglas High School
Juneau, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 463-1928 or 463-1900, ext. 349.
e-mail: collinsv@jsd.k12.ak.us
Pairs women with high school girls to meet 2-4 times a month and listen, provide friendly advice/guidance on education, careers, etc.
Women's Survivors Group
Juneau, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 463-7353.
Women's Talking Circle
Juneau, Alaska
United States of America
tel: 463-7353
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