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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:
SOWN
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: 10/16/2008

National Organization for Women

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 Floor
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: 10/16/2008

Older Women's League

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
3300 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 218
Arlington, VA 22201
Voice: 1-800-825-3695
Fax: 703-812-0687
Website: http://www.owl-national.org
E-mail: owlinfo@owl-national.org
Verified: 10/11/2008

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
1900 M St. NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 202-293-1100
Fax: 202-861-0298
Website: http://www.bpwusa.org
E-mail: memberservices@bpwusa.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

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