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SOWN (Supportive Older Women's Network)
Model. 32 groups in Philadelphia area. Founded 1982. Helps women (ages 60+) cope with their specialized aging concerns. Support groups, leadership training, consultation, telephone support, outreach and networking. Newsletter. Write: S.O.W.N. 4100 Main Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19127 Voice: 215-487-3000 Fax: 215-487-3111 Website: http://www.sown.org E-mail: info@sown.org Verified: 1/26/2011
National Organization for Women (NOW)
National. 500 chapters. Founded 1966. NOW is an action organization that seeks social, political, economic and legal equity between women and men through grassroots organizing, lobbying, litigation, protests and demonstrations. Educational meetings, national newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Write: National Organization for Women 1100 H St. NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 Voice: 202-628-8669 Fax: 202-785-8576 TDD: 202-331-9002 Website: http://now.org E-mail: now@now.org Verified: 1/26/2011
Older Women's League (OWL)
National. 60+ chapters. Founded 1980. Membership organization that advocates on behalf of various economic and social issues for midlife and older women (social security, pension rights, employment, caregiver support, elder abuse, etc.). Newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Dues $25/yr. Write: Older Women's League 1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 701 Washington, DC 20036 Voice: 1-877-653-7966 Fax: 202-332-2949 Website: http://www.owl-national.org E-mail: owlinfo@owl-national.org Verified: 1/27/2011
Business and Professional Women/USA
National. 1300 chapters. Founded 1919. Organization comprised of working women, to promote workplace equity and provide networking opportunities. Lobbying efforts, tri-annual magazine, periodic publications, resource center and grassroots community action projects. Annual national convention. Local group information available online. Write: Business and Professional Women/USA 1718 M St. NW, Suite 148 Washington, DC 20036 Voice: 202-293-1100 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST) Fax: 202-861-0298 Website: http://www.bpwfoundation.org E-mail: foundation@bpwfoundation.org Verified: 1/3/2011
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