.Sorted by postal code
Jenesse Center, Inc
P.O. Box 73837
Los Angeles, California 90003
United States of America
Tel: (213) 751-1145
YWCA Of Los Angeles
Watts Unit
2053 East 99th St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
United States of America
Tel: (213) 567-2145
Women's Organization Reaching Koreans (WORK)
(213) 239-0784
6105 Harvard Blvd., #220
Los Angeles, CA 90004
United States of America
Women's Organization Reaching Koreans is a bilingual, bicultural organization formed to identify and address the issues concerning Korean American women. Their goal is to provide immediate and long-term resources to develop leadership and promote professional and personal growth for Korean-American women. The organization strives to become the voice of Korean-American women on issues relating not only to women but also to the Korean-American community in general. WORK serves as a vital link between the mainstream and Korean communities. Languages: Korean and English
Family Planning Association
601 S Westmoreland
Los Angeles, California 90005
United States of America
Tel: 213-738-7283
Alcoholism Center For Women
1147 S Alvarado St.
Los Angeles, California 90006
United States of America
Tel: (213) 381-8500
Casa De Rosas-Sunshine Mission For Women
2600 So. Hoover St.
Los Anageles, California 90007
United States of America
Tel: (213) 742-9951
Coalition Labor Union Women
2501 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, California 90007
United States of America
Tel: (323) 935-0516
GenderWatchers
3175 S. Hoover Street #353
Los Angeles, California 90007
United States of America
e-mail: genderwatchers@cs.com
web: http://www.genderwatchers.org
Black Women's Forum
3870 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 210
Los Angeles, CA 90008
United States of America
Tel: (213) 292-3009
The Black Women's Forum is a bipartisan group dedicated to the empowerment of Black women. Luncheons are given six times a year which feature speakers and guests of prominence. The group consists of eleven task forces and committees which handle matters of concern to Black women.
South Central Domestic Violence Committee
3860 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
United States of America
Tel: (818) 796-7358
YWCA Of Los Angeles
Angeles Mesa Branch
2501 W. Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90008
United States of America
Tel: (213) 295-4288
FAX: (213) 365-9887
Korean American Family Services Center
610 5. Harvard Blvd., #230
Tel: (213) 389-6755
Fax: (213) 389-6757
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States of America
The Korean Family Counseling and Legal Advice Center serves the Korean-American Community in southern California by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate counseling and consultation services. Individual, family, and marriage counseling, preventative educational seminars and referrals are offered free of charge to clientele.
YWCA/Los Angeles Executive Offices
3345 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1814
United States of America
Tel: (213)365-2991
FAX: (213) 365-9887
The YWCA provides quality affordable child care, employment training workshops, teen career readiness and life options programs, a literacy program, Asian Pacific Services program, and a Sexual Assault Crisis Program. Programs for fitness, activities, and personal growth are also offered, The YWCA of L. A. operates the Los Angeles Job Corps program. YWCA branches and centers are located throughout the Greater L.A. area. Multilingual capabilities varies at branches and centers.
Chicana Service Action Center Inc.
134 E. First St.
Los Angeles, California 90012
United States of America
Tel: (213) 253-5959
Chicana Service Action Center offers comprehensive support and employment training programs. The Center develops and implements programs to increase the economic participation and personal self-reliance of women. CSAC offers numerous social service programs: a shelter for victims of domestic violence, a 24-hour bilingual hotline, a 24-hour family crisis center, training and employment programs, a self-sufficiency project for low-income single parents, education and employment training to high-risk youth, a non-traditional employment construction program in the building trades, and a children's day care center. Bilingual: Spanish.
City Hall Executive Women
c/o Commission on the Status of Women
City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Room 700
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States of America
Tel: (213) 485-6533
City Hall Executive Women is an organization designed to provide a networking forum for female Officials and Administrators who work for the City of Los Angeles. Concerns of CHEW center around three areas: public management, public policy, and the advancement of women, The group meets several times a year for lunch and invites individuals to speak on issues affecting executive women.
Civic Angels
c/o Los Angeles Dodgers
100 Elysian Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States of America
Tel: (213) 224-1479
Civic Angels is an organization of professional executive women who sponsor charitable fund-raising events for the purpose of promoting educational, cultural, social, and civic interests in downtown Los Angeles. The major focus of their community efforts has been support for the Downtown Women's Center, Dolores Mission's child care program, and training for women's projects.
National Association Of Women In Construction
San Fernando Valley
555 W. 5th St., #3700
Los Angeles. CA 90013
United States of America
Tel: (818) 624-2939
The National Association of Women in Construction is a professional association benefiting women employed in the construction industry or an affiliate thereof. The organization offers scholarships, seminars, and classes to those wishing to gain additional knowledge in the industry. The Association also informs its membership about legislation relating to construction and the legislative process.
Los Angeles Commission On Assaults Against Women
603 West Olympic Blvd., # 400
Los Angeles, California 90015
United States of America
Tel: (213) 462-1281
FAX: (213) 462-8434
E-Mail: lacaaw@earthlink.net
Angeles Girl Scout Council
5057 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
United States of America
Tel: (213) 933-4700
The Angeles Girl Scout Council is open to girls aged 4 to 17 from the community. It provides an informal education process based on shared ethical values. Activities stimulate self-discovery and self-confidence, give opportunities for community scrvice. provide fun and friendships, and develop skills. Programs includes Girl Scout troops, camp,. after-school centers, year-round centers, in-school scouting, and discovery Troop Programs. Bilingual: Spanish.
Career Equity Services Unit
Los Angeles Unified School District
1320 W. 3rd Street, Rm. 818
Los Angeles, California 90017
United States of America
(213) 625-4555
The Career Equity Services Unit was previously the Gender Equity Program which designs programs to promote the infusion of career and sex equity concepts into educational programs and practices. They provide career advisement and counseling to students enabling them to understand the importance of choosing their career path. Through collaboration with community-based organizations, the unit offers additional referral services that empower disadvantaged students to attain economic self-sufficiency. Multilingual: Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghais, and Spanish. Volunteer opportunities for mentors for young women.
New Economics for Women
303 S. Loma Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States of America
Tel: (213) 483-2060 or (310) 3950098
FAX: (310) 393-9529
Comision Femenil de Los Angeles promotes the advancement of Latinas politically, economically and socially. CFLA addresses issues and problems facing Latinas, such as employment, education, child care, legislation, and reproductive rights. The organization awards scholarships to college-bound Latinas. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Wilfandel Club
3425 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
United States of America
Tel: (213) 737-6243
Established by Black women active in the community, the Wilfandel Club's goal is to promote civic betterment, philanthropic endeavors, and general culture. They maintain a clubhouse, sponsor a scholarship, and hold monthly meetings which feature speakers.
Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum
1219 South La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, California 90019
United States of America
Tel: (213) 964-7820
Financial Women International
1223 West Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019
United States of America
Tel: (213) 934-6578 or (310) 246-3050
Financial Women International (FWI) is the largest organization of finance executives in the world, with over 17,000 members. Established in 1921 as the National Association of Bank Women, the Association changed its name in 1989 to recognize the global future of the financial services industry. FWI is the only industry association devoted to the professional interests and advancement of women in the industry and its mission is to empower women to attain professional, economic, and personal goals. and influence the future shape of the financial industry. FWI sponsors monthly meetings, scholarship programs, and educational seminars. Many members are multi-lingual. Volunteer opportunities.
Women Alive
1566 South Burnside Ave
Los Angeles, California 90019
United States of America
Tel: 213-965-1564
E-Mail: WomenAlive@AOL.COM
URL: http://www.thebody.com/.../wa/wapage.html
Women Alive is a coalition of, by and for women living with HIV/AIDS. We understand the pain and fear, how easy it is to hide, how difficult it can be to come to terms with this disease and reach out. Women Alive is the means we have created to help us connect with each other, bring others like us out of isolation, exchange information about HIV treatments, and take charge of our lives, our care, and our destiny.
YWCA/Los Angeles Executive Offices
3345 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90019
United States of America
Tel: (213) 365-2991
Women's Christian Temperance Union Of Southern Californa
551 South Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
United States of America
Tel: (213)383-5702
The Women's Christian Temperance Union promotes and distributes educational materials based on Christian temperance principles relative to social issues concerning women and children. Limited Spanish available.
YWCA Of Los Angeles
Asian Pacific Services
3625 W. 6thSt., #101
Los Angeles, CA 90020
United States of America
Tel: (213)380-5115
Para Los Ninos
845 East Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States of America
Tel: (213) 623-8446
Located in the heart of Los Angeles' Central City/Skid Row district, Para Los Ninos is a non profit, family resource center, providing comprehensive services for homeless and transient families with children. Para Los Ninos' programs are divided into two departments: Family Services and Child Care and Development-Services include Latch-Key after-school care for children ages 6 to 12 years, Off Track full daycare, Teen Center diversion program for young adults ages 13-18 years, respite and long-term care to children at risk of abuse, medical and job referrals, and programs for families living in downtown hotels. Bilingual: Spanish.
East Los Angeles Women's Center
1255 South Atlantic Blvd
Los Angeles Ca 90022
United States of America
323-526-5819
24 hour Rape/Battery Crisis Hotline 1-800-585-6231
Bilingual AIDS Hotline 1800-400-7432
Our non profit organization provides counseling, emergency services such as clothing, personal grooming items, vouchers for hotels and food for survivors of rape and battery. All services are free and confidential. Volunteers accompany victims to the hospital and help them navigate through the judicial system. We provide workshops on self defense, parenting, AIDS-HIV, along with those on Date Rape.
Hispanic Women's Council, Inc.
5805 East Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
United States of America
Tel: (213) 729-9991
The Hispanic Women's Council works to develop leadership qualities and social consciousness of Hispanic women and children. The organization promotes the advancement of women in the areas of education, community service, economic stability, and civil affairs, and fosters unity among Latin community groups. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Hope Pac
3220 E 26th St
Los Angeles, California 90023
United States of America
Tel: (213) 267-5853
Mothers of East LA, Santa Isabel Chapter
924 S. Mott St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
United States of America
Tel: (213) 269-9898
Mother's of East Los Angeles is a grassroots organization dedicated to combatting the social, economic and racial injustices and to provide economic stimulus for the community. Founded in 1985, Mother's of East Los Angeles is a community based woman's group that organizes, educates and mobilizes the community for the benefit of the children. Bilingual: Spanish and English.
Immaculate Heart College Center
425 Shatto P1., Ste. 401
Los Angeles, California 90024
United States of America
Tel:: (213) 386-3116
The goal of the Immaculate Heart College Center is education and research for peace, justice, and global cooperation. The center offers workshops and seminars on women's perspectives on work, peace, justice, spirituality, and religion. The center also offers a masters program on feminist spirituality, and programs on international and multicultural studies and conflict resolution. IHCC also offers a masters program in global studies with special emphasis on global ethics and education, and peace and conflict studies.
Los Angeles County Medical Women's Association
P.O. Box 241426
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States of America
Tel: (310) 788-9455
The Los Angeles County Medical Women's Association is the local branch of the American Medical Women's Association. The organization provides referral information to the general public on women physicians in Los Angeles County and published a directory of women physicians in Los Angeles County. Members are active on a variety of health-related issues.
UCLA Association Of Academic Women
UCLA - Department of Art History
405 Hilgard Ave., 320 Dixon Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1417
United States of America
Tel: (310) 206-6975
The UCLA Association of Academic Women is an independent organization of UCLA women concerned with women's issues, professional advancement, and general welfare on campus. Each year, the group presents six to seven programs designed to reflect and advance the diverse professional interests of the members, and give recognition to scholarly and artistic achievements of UCLA women. Annual awards are also given on a competitive basis to outstanding women graduate students.
UCLA Center For The Study Of Women
405 Hilgard Ave., 276 Kinsey Hall
Los Angeles, California 90024 -1504
United States of America
Tel: (310) 206-7700 or (310) 825-0590
URL: http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/csw/home.html
The UCLA Center for the Study of Women is the only organized research unit at the University of California devoted to the study of women and gender. Its major purpose is to facilitate faculty research on women and gender, support graduate student research, sponsor conferences, speaker's series, and workshops
Women's Political Committee
315 Conway Ave
Los Angeles, California 90024
United States of America
Tel: (310) 446-4820
FAX: (310) 446-4723
Women's Resource Center University of California, L.A.
2 Dodd Hall, 405 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90024
United States of America
Women's Studies Program UCLA, 240 Kinsey Hall
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, California 90024
United States of America
Tel: (310) 206-8101
URL: http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/wsp/home.html
Regis House Community Center
11346 Iowa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
United States of America
Tel: (310) 477-8168
Regis House is a community center with social groups for all ages, an after school program for school-age children, referral services, counseling, domestic employment referrals, and tutoring. ESL classes are offered in the mornings Monday thru Friday. Senior citizens social and educational events are held weekly. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer Opportunities.
The Enterprising Woman
792 1/2 Kensington Rd
Los Angeles, California 90026
United States of America
Tel: 213-250-7799
FAX: 213-250-8899
URL: http://www.enterprisingwoman.com
American Federation Of Television And Radio Artists, Women's Committee
6922 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 461-8111
American Society of Women Accountants
515 South Flower St.
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
American Women In Radio And Television
Southern CA. Chapter
P.O. Box 3615
Los Angeles. CA 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 466-8381 or (213) 964-2740
American Women in Radio and Television is a national organization of professional women and men in the broadcast industry and allied fields. AWRT promotes the advancement of women in the electronic media industry, provides opportunities for leadership and professional growth. and improves the quality of radio and television. This chapter has monthly educational programs including a specialized Workshop Series for writers, directors, editors, and producers. The Chapter also sponsors fundraising events to underwrite its scholarship program and children's charities. Volunteer opportunities.
Assistance League Of Southern California
1370 N. St. Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 469-1973
The Assistance League is a non-profit philanthropic organization established in 1919, which provides essential human services to families, children, and individuals in need within the greater Los Angeles area. The League's services include a day nursery, family counseling, a children's theater, a children's club, a senior citizen program, and a volunteer center. Multilingual. Volunteer Opportunities.
C.O.Y.O.T.E.
1626 Wilcox Ave # 850
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: 818-892-1859
Gay and Lesbian Community Yellow Pages
1604 Vista del Mar
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 469-4454
Lesbian Law Project
1625 N Schrader Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: 213-993-7670
Lesbian Mothers & Our Children
c/o GLCSC-COEP
1625 N Schrader Ave
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 993-7432
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Legal Services
1625 Schrader Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 993-7443
United Lesbians Of African Heritage (ULOAH)
1626 N Wilcox Ave # 190
Los Angeles, California 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 960-5051
URL: http://members.aol.com/uloah/home.html
Women In Business, Inc., Los Angeles Chapter
7060 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 614
Los Angeles. CA 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 461-2936
Women in Business, Inc. provides a forum for corporate, entrepreneurial, public service, and private practice professionals through which women can associate and network with other successful women. WIB's activities include support-building workshops, monthly programs, focus groups, and community service. Additional programs consist of retreats, an annual convention of the three California chapters, and a bi-monthly newsletter, CONTACT. The Women in Business Foundation was established to hold and manage property and funds for charitable purposes. As part of the foundation, a fellowship has been established at the UCLA Graduate School of Management.
Women In Film
6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 530
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States of America
Tel: (213) 463-6040
Women in Film is a communications and support network, an educational and advocacy resource, and a showcase for outstanding work being done by women directors, producers. and writers. The mission of Women in Film is to advance the employment, position, and depiction of women in film.
Florence Crittenton Center For Young Women And Infants
234 East Ave. 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
United States of America
Tel: (213)225-4211
Founded in 1892, Crittenton Center provides long term residential treatment and foster family placement for neglected and abused non-pregnant or pregnant girls and young mothers between the ages of 12 and 18. The Comprehensive Residential Treatment Program includes psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medical and dental services; an on-site junior/senior high school, a nursery/child development center, career and vocational training, specialized classes, and a recreation program. The Center also provides foster family placement for eligible girls. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Latin American Professional Women's Association
3514 N. Broadway
Los Angeles. CA 90031
United States of America
Tel: (213) 227-9060
The Latin American Professional Women's Association is a support group for Latinas. The organization provides members with opportunities to network, become involved in the Latin community, and establish friendships. LAPWA sponsors two programs: the Hermanita/ Little Sister Program to provide role models to young Latinas and a scholarship program for women who are returning to school. The group sponsors quarterly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Professional Organization For Women In Education And Re-Entry (P.O.W.E.R.)
Women's Resource Center
Cal State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles. CA 90032
United States of America
Tel: (213) 343-3370
Professional Organization for Women in Reentry (POWER) is a networking organization for people working primarily in an educational setting, such as community colleges, California State University, University of California, and private institutions. Its focus is on issues relevant to women and adult reentry students. Goals include professional development and facilitating the reentry process in the academic and professional environments. The organization welcomes student participation.
Women's Resource Center
California State University
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, California 90032
United States of America
Tel: (213) 343-3373
The Women's Resource Center is a student-support service. The Center provides personal assistance and referral services to students, staff, faculty, and the community. It sponsors educational workshops and seminars. It also advocates for women's rights. Programs and the library are open to the community.
Women's Studies California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, California 90032
United States of America
Dolores Mission Child Care Center
157 S. Gless St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States of America
Tel: (213) 881-0010 or (213) 814-011
The Child Care Center is part of the Dolores Mission Women's Cooperative. It is a licensed program for thirty pre-school children which is staffed by mothers from the community. The program is directed through monthly parent meetings, where mothers make decisions regarding program, fundraising and special events. The program is predominately Spanish speaking. Volunteer opportunities.
Dolores Mission Women's Cooperative
171 South Gless St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States of America
Tel: (213) 268-1098 or (213) 881-0012
The Dolores Mission Women's Cooperative (DMWC) is a grassroots organization of Latina women who have come together to meet common needs and goals for themselves, their families and the Aliso Pico community of Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles. Located amid three housing project just east of Downtown, the Cooperative offers four important programs to women and children who live in this community: Child Care Center, Leadership Development, Child Care Training, and Thrift Shop. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Planned Parenthood Of L.A.
1957 Kingston Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90033
United States of America
Tel: (818) 843-2009
Beth Chayim Chadashim
6000 W Pico Blvd
W Hollywood, California 90035
United States of America
Career Planning Center, Inc.
1623 South La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90035-4596
United States of America
Tel: (310) 273-6633
The Career Planning Center was established to educate individuals about employment options and to give women the tools for economic self-sufficiency. Career assessment, counseling, and seminars are available at the center on an ongoing basis. On-the-job training programs are offered. The Resource Center/Job Board is open to the public, free of charge, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm. 10 4:00 pm., Tuesdays 9:00 am. to 12:00 noon. Bilingual: Spanish.
Hadassah Southern California
822 S Robertson Blvd # 300
Los Angeles, California 90035
United States of America
Tel: (310) 659-7410
E-Mail: info@hadassahsc.org
URL: http://www.hadassahsc.org
Personnel Women Of L.A.
10201 W. Pico Bl
Los Angeles, California 90035
United States of America
Women's Graphics Publisher
1126 Hi Point St
Los Angeles, California 90035
United States of America
American Jewish Congress Feminist Center
5700 Wilshire, #2417
Los Angeles, California 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 651-4601
Fax: (213) 931-7074
Big Sisters Of Los Angeles
6022 Wilshire Blvd., #202
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 933-5749
Founded in 1979, Big Sisters of Los Angeles provides quality role modeling/mentoring to girls ages 6-18 in Los Angeles County. The program focuses on girls from multi-problem families and environments and helps these girls develop into independent, responsible adults by matching them with qualified women volunteers in one-to-one relationships. Current programs include: Minority Outreach Programs to African American, Latina and Asian Pacific girls and their families; Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Program; Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program (P.A.L.S.); Family Counseling Program which provides free long-term counseling/crisis intervention by a professional social work staff member; and a 24 hour Emergency Line for their families in crisis. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
Center For The Pacific-Asian Family
543 N Fairfax # 108
Los Angeles, California 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 653-4045
Junior League Of Los Angeles, Inc.
3rd and Fairfax, Farmer's Market
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 937-5566
The Junior League of Los Angeles is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community through the action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is educational and charitable. JLLA projects include: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Senior Health Outreach, Caring for Babies with AIDS, L.A. Red Cross Health Fair Expos, Homeless Family Assistance, and Women, Policy, and Leadership.
Los Angeles Women's Foundation
6030 Wilshire Blvd #303
Los Angeles, California 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 938-9828
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for women and girls in Los Angeles County through responsive philanthropy. The Foundation raises funds and distributes grants, while also providing technical assistance programming and fundraising workshops to further strengthen community-based, non-profit services for low-income and underserved women and girls.
National Council Of Jewish Women
Los Angeles Section
543 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States of America
tel: (213) 651-2930 or (213) 651-2938
The National Council of Jewish Women is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all women through its programs of education, social action, and community services. Major projects include: Women Helping Women, a community service which provides a telephone talkline, career counseling, support groups, and referrals. The Council provides advocacy task forces on reproductive freedom, the environment, children's issues and health care for the elderly.
Women On Target
P.O. Box 36713
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States of America
Tel: (213) 933-2676
Women on Target is an organization of Black women committed to improving the quality of life in the Black community through programs in education, health, political action, housing, business, economics, arts and culture.
IGLA, The International Gay & Lesbian Archives
P.O. Box 38100
Los Angeles, California 90038
United States of America
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Gay and Lesbian Center
1125 North McCadden
Los Angeles, California 90038
Unites States of America
Tel: (323) 860-7302
L A Gay Lesbian Scientists
P. O. Box 39582
Los Angeles, California 90039
United States of America
American Business Women's Association/L.A. Chapter
5657 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, California, 90040
United States of America
Tel: (213)727-1144
FAX: (213) 727-9198
The American Business Women's Association objective is to bring together businesswomen of diverse backgrounds and provide opportunities to help its members and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Local chapters hold monthly dinner meetings. social activities and fundraising events. Over 3 million dollars was awarded in local scholarships during the 1991/92 year and over 3.5 million dollars awarded from the National Scholarship Fund.
The Fund For The Feminist Majority
8105 West Third St.
Los Angeles, California 90040
United States of America
Sigma Delta Epsilon: Graduate Women In Science
P0. Box 41454, Eagle Rock Station
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
United States of America
Tel: (213) 258-9023
Sigma Delta Epsilon's purpose is to increase the participation and recognition of women in science and foster research in science through grants, awards and fellowships. Their goal is to improve science and mathematics education for women, help women with science degrees to re-enter the work force, support work on the history of women in science; raise funds for programs, and work with other organizations that have the same goals. They hope to encourage networking between women in academia and women in industry
Women In Design
1875 Oak Tree Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States of America
Tel: (213) 251-3737
Women in Design is an alliance of design professionals dedicated to the encouragement and enrichment of women in the various design fields. Monthly meetings are held to network with others in the profession, share job information and technical know-how, refresh creativity, and expand understanding of business practices
Women's Center
The Occidental College
1599 Campus Road
Los Angeles, California 90041
United States of America
Tel: (213) 341-4749
The Occidental College Women's Center's primary purpose is to sensitize the college campus to gender, race, and class issues. To accomplish this, the center provides several weekly educational programs ranging from sexist language to women's health issues. The Center provides a safe and supportive environment for those dealing with issues such as sexual assault and eating disorders. The Center is interested in expanding its services outside college boundaries and welcomes other Organizations to contact the office. Bilingual: Spanish.
Women's Studies Occidental College
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, California 90041
United States of America
American Association Of University Women (AAUW)
4232 Monteith Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
United States of America
Tel: (213) 2914164
Los Angeles African-American Women
4102 Olympiad Dr
Los Angeles, California 90043
United States of America
Tel: (213) 295-2382
Fax: (213) 299-1174
National Council Of Negro Women, Inc.
Southern California Area
3720 W. 54th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
United States of America
Tel: (213) 299-9751
Commitment, unity, and self-reliance are the underlying concepts of National Council of Negro Women programs, which include: a sustained campaign against hunger and malnutrition, continuous vigilance on civil and human rights, and such concerns as teenage pregnancy, youth employment, single motherhood, education, and health care. Bilingual: Spanish. Volunteer opportunities.
National Organization Of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL/WOMEN)
4401 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, California 90043
United States of America
T: 213-295 6655
The purpose of Nobel/Women is to improve the lives of Black women through education and training, and to increase the number of Black women in local, state, and national elected and appointed offices. Each year Nobel/Women focuses its attention on one legislative issue; in 1989 the issue was at-risk youth. Nobel/women supports, sponsors, and authors legislation, gives testimony at public hearings, serves on national, local and corporate boards, and joins with others to promote career opportunities for Black women.
Association For Women In Mathematics
c/o Department of Mathematics
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA 90045
United States of America
Tel: (310)338-2774
FAX: (310) 338-7339
The Association for Women in Mathematics is a national organization devoted to supporting women in mathematics, including areas such as research, government, industry, and education. Locally. a Speakers' Bureau provides women role models for junior and senior high school students, counteracting the idea of math as a male domain. Volunteer opportunities.
Friends of the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women
6709 La Tiera Blvd., #514
Los Angeles, California 90045
United States of America
Tel: (310) 670-2926
The organisations's goals are to generate funds for the Commission's programs and projects, solicit community and corporate resources for the Commission women.
Noel Foundation
9800 Sepulveda Blvd # 400
Los Angeles, California 90045
United States of America
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