The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was founded December 5, 1935 in New York, NY by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with the support of 28 National African American Female Leaders as an organization of National Organizations to make life better for African American Women and their families. Any woman or man may join as members as long as they embrace the mission. Currently, NCNW's national headquarter is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. The Sacramento Valley Section (SVS) was chartered June 8, 1972 under the leadership of Bettye O. Williams, LCSW, as a community-based organization in conjunction with 240 other Sections in the United States and West Africa.
For several years, SVS has raised operating funds through the events:
1. The Sweet Potato Festival;
2. Christian Women of the Year Luncheon;
3. Women of Grace Tea; and
4. Restricted funds for the Children of Promise Conference (COP).
Each event targets a specific mission to offer tools, information, and celebrates the service of local leaders who serve the community. Additional programs include, Hats on to Dr. Dorothy I. Height honoring the National founder, Charter Members Legacy & Life Members are honored. Workshops on Financial Fortitude, Social Security Benefits, Breast Cancers, Diabetes and Alzheimer, and Foster Care. The Youth Section holds workshops on going to college, scholarships applications, career explorations and healthy lifestyle. We advocate for public policies that improve the life and health of the community and received the California Assembly Resolution for our many years of service and accomplishments.
To lead, to develop, and to advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. To promote unity of action among all women in a matter affecting educational, cultural, economic, and social civil life. To develop and maintain archives and contributions of women in local, national, and world affairs.
SVS-NCNW relies on various software programs to operate our organization that are minimal to no cost. With the current shift to digital platforms we are in need of funding to build operational capacity and fund technological purchases to provide a stable foundation for our organization and community programs. In addition, the SVS-NCNW partners with other nonprofit organizations to promote and support S.T.E.M. programs and activities among African American youth. Funding to further the education of our youth and assist participants in our community oriented workshops is requested.
SVS-NCNW is a community organization that reaches women of African descent and their families to give a all-inclusive approach to life management. With additional funding, SVS-NCNW can expand our programs to reach more communities within Sacramento County.
Transfer of assets, various goods, commodities, or services are needed to assist SVS-NCNW. In addition to stocks, bonds, paintings, and other tangible goods, various products, goods and services are needed. This includes, food, transportation services, fund-raising items and gifts for raffle prizes, advertising, etc..
Graphic designer to teach SVS how to create and maintain a brand for all programs/projects/ fundraisers, etc.
Funds to use for SVS Programs/Projects.
Organization name
Sacramento Valley Section - NCNW, Inc.
other names
SVSNCNW
Tax id (EIN)
91-1917249
Mission Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations
Address
P.O. Box 23193Sacramento, CA, US
Placer, CA, US
El Dorado, CA, US