Community Outreach to Women

9to5, National Association of Working Women is a national, grassroots membership organization that strengthens women's ability to work for economic justice. Founded in 1973, 9to5 has activists in more than 200 cities and members in every state.

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AAUW-Wisconsin works to further the policies and programs of the Association. By fostering the development and maintenance of high standards of education, strengthening the fellowship among university alumni so that they may work towards the solution of social and civic problems, securing broader opportunities for women and supporting the work of 2200 members in 41 branches throughout the state, AAUW-WI seeks to make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin women and girls.

Advocates of Ozaukee is an agency that provides services for those who may be experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Advocates of Ozaukee is part of a Coordinated Community Response. This body is made up of representatives of all entities that deal with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. Its purpose is to work towards coordinating systems to provide safety for the victim and clear and consistent consequences for the abuser.

Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) is a community-based, nonprofit organization committed to ending violence against Asian women and children, empowering Asian women and girls, and building stronger and safer communities. Through our various programs we work to increase awareness, provide services, and break down the cultural barriers that bar and stereo-type Asian women and girls.

The Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in Minnesota (AAHWM) recognizes Hmong women's strengths and desires to succeed through providing cross-cultural services, education and advocacy. AAHWM was formed in 1981 as the first non-profit organization operated by Hmong women, for Hmong women, in the United States. The organization was established to address the evolving needs of Hmong women and their families. Today, AAHWM helps women and girls from Minnesota's 60,000 Hmong gain knowledge and skills to help them succeed and plan for their future and the future of their families.

Black Women's Network (BWN) was founded in 1979 by a group of dedicated, civic spirited African American women who were committed to supporting the needs and concerns of other women. Consequently, activities are designed to emphasize the continuing, pivotal role of BLACK women in affecting the quality of life for our community.

Bottomless Closet – Milwaukee is an innovative, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the status of women by providing work appropriate clothing and other supportive services that promote economic self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Bottomless Closet exists to: help improve the economic status of women and their families in the community, increase the self esteem of women, raise community awareness of the needs of women and empower women to become resourceful and self-reliant members of the community, people with a future.

Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW Foundation) empowers working women to achieve their full potential and partners with employers to build successful workplaces through education, research, knowledge and policy.

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Improving work lives for over twenty five years. If you need help with a job or career changes, entering or reentering the work force, advancing a career, facing a job loss, finding new employment, or solving on the job challenges, then we can help you.

Career Transitions for Women helps high-potential career women achieve work and life satisfaction through career planning, positioning and coaching. Services are offered in Minneapolis/St. Paul locations.

Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) is celebrating 25 years of supporting, encouraging, and training women in high-skilled, high-wage nontraditional careers. Originally established by tradeswomen as a support network, CWIT addresses the barriers that prohibit women and girls from entering and succeeding in male-dominated industries by creating opportunities and promoting equitable workplaces and conditions.

Displaced Homemaker programs promote the employability of those who are displaced from homemaking due to widowhood, divorce, separation, incarceration, war or disability of a spouse or who have lost or will soon lose spousal or state support. The programs are funded through state-funded grants awarded to technical colleges and/or local private non-profit organizations in order to provide a broad array of employment and training services. Such services include career exploration, vocational counseling, job search activities and follow-up services.

Dress for Success Worldwide is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women located in 78 cities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and New Zealand. The professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support that we provide our clients symbolize our faith in every woman’s ability to be self-sufficient and successful in her career.

Since 1980, the Milwaukee Women’s Center has been serving individuals and families affected by domestic violence and co-occurring issues. To ensure the continuation of comprehensive domestic violence services in the greater Milwaukee community, in June 2007 the Milwaukee Women’s Center became a division of Community Advocates. Our mission is to provide holistic care to empower women and families who are experiencing abuse to live safe, independent and healthy lives.

The mission of the International Self-Reliance Agency for Women (ISAW) is to provide immigrant and refugee women of all ages, and their children, with access to opportunities that will help them develop long term self-reliance and improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and the community.

Turning Point encourages displaced homemakers to achieve their educational and personal goals by providing personalized support through educational services and employment resources. Our goal is to make a difference in our participants’ lives empowering them through education, career advising, counseling services and by enhancing their computer skills, job searching strategies, workshops and individual support to generate strong independent individuals.