Benefits of Membership

• Contribute to a cause you care about to bring social change for disadvantaged groups and underserved communities in your area and make an impact
• Assist SGV-NCNW in providing vital resources to women, children, families, veterans, and homeless populations in the communities we serve
• Help in creating awareness, advocating for the cause, and fundraising for the organization's mission
• Learn about the rich and cultural history of NCNW's strong and instrumental black women leaders  
• Join the SGV-NCNW Board of Directors or chair a committee to develop leadership and social skills
• Be a women's and civil rights champion and help reduce health disparities among African Americans
• Increase educational attainment for African Americans through STEAM and youth programs
• Become instrumental in working toward all African American women's economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
• Join a network of over 2,000,000 women and men who share your interests, goals, and values
• Build relationships with other powerful women and men within the community 
• Find a sense of belonging and purpose by engaging with their community, exploring their interests, bonding with others, and having fun
• Celebrate cultural diversity with holidays like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month, Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, and more                                                              

SGV-NCNW is a member of the Southern California Area of NCNW sections. This network of volunteers sponsors self-help projects in educational, economic, social, cultural, and scientific areas in various communities throughout Southern California. 

​NCNW is an organization of 330 campus and community-based sections and 33 national women’s organizations. It was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist. For over fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height was president of NCNW. 
Join us and become the glue that helps us hold our community together and connect you to others!