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The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. (WWOCN), through statewide collaboration, assists women of color in accessing educational resources, healthcare and social services to promote leadership, cross-cultural awareness, spiritual and economic well-being; thus, enriching the lives of women of color, their families and their communities.

Mi Espernaza offers free educational opportunity to women living in extreme poverty in Honduras.  We also provide financial banking opportunities through micro-credit loans to women who are un-bankable in the traditional banking world with the goal to break the cycle of poverty for women and their children.

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society's (CWAVS) main purpose is to provide shelter and a range of services for women and children seeking safety and responding to physical or sexual abuse or violence. Services include a transition house for women seeking shelter from an abusive situation; crisis support; women's support group; counselling, information and support for women; community-based victim services; children's counselling and groups; pre-employment services for women facing barriers to independence related to past abuse or trauma; prevention activities; and community development activities designed to promote safety, develop capacities, provide community voice, and connect community members with local government and organizations. CWAVS also provides information, support and public education to community organizations and agencies about violence against women and children; and works collaboratively on mutual community goals.

The mission of Women for Change Coaching Community is to make coaching accessible for all women seeking positive change in their lives. Currently we serve women across the United States and Canada who have an annual adjusted gross income of $40,000* or less. (*other incomes may qualify based on a sliding scale)

Our mission: Carolina Women for Change & Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of women actively and effectively serving the people and communities of the carolinas through compassion, empowerment, and volunteerism.

AWS Foundation's mission is to provide opportunities for the educational and professional growth of women in surgery. The AWS Foundation supports educational projects such as surgical research by female physicians and is dedicated to sponsoring activities that advance women’s careers in surgery.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis provides support to women who are experiencing physical, emotional, sexual and/or financial abuse. All our services are free of charge. Our services include: -Marianne's Place (a 28-bed shelter for abused women and their children); -The Transitional and Housing Support Program (non-residential support for women who have experienced abuse); -The Sexual Assault Centre (support for women who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, or stalking, also support for friends/family of survivors); -The Rural Women's Support Program (support throughtout the county of Wellington); -24-hour Crisis Line (support and information, including access to all above mentioned progams at 519-836-5710 or 1-800- 265-SAFE). We offer one-to-one counselling, support groups, information and referrals, accompaniment to court/doctor etc., public education and professional trainings, safety planning, and resources.

They help empower and improve the lives of women, children, and families - Economically, Emotionally, and Physically.

Mentoring, inspiring and motivating women to inspire, influence and dream as they navigate the film and entertainment industry.

Charlford House is a 15-bed supportive recovery home for women who wish to address their substance abuse issues. The women who come to the House are newly recovering individuals who are in need of the safe and structured support of a home situated in a family oriented neighbourhood. The professional support of our trained staff, along with the support of other women in similar circumstances, creates a unique balance of love and structure that allows each woman to take on the challenge of personal change.

To coordinate and Facilitate Development Programs for Equalization of opportunities and Better Quality Life of Women and Girls with Disabilities

Men and Women of Action (MWOA) provides an opportunity for men and women to volunteer their skills in building projects around the world. Even though our main emphasis is coordinating construction teams, we also work with disaster relief and recovery, humanitarian projects, celebration teams, and discipleship training.