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The first organizations listed are statewide in their scope and vision. Organizations are listed together according to the issues they cover such as women's issues, domestic violence, health issues, job information, women's statewide groups and political groups.
Women's Issues and Empowerment
Alaska Women's Hall of Fame
Class of 2012
Audrey Aanes, Gretchen Bersch, Connie Boochever, Carolyn Floyd, Wilda Hudson, Carolyn Jones, Louise Kellogg, Ellen Paneok, Sharon Richards, Irene Rowan, Lisa Rudd, Susan Ruddy, Hannah Solomon, Pauline Utter, Rosita Worl, Leonie von Zesch.
Please join us at 5:30 pm March 1, 2012, at the Wilda Marston Theater, Loussac Library in Anchorage in a ceremony to honor these women.
The mission of the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame is to celebrate the women who have shaped Alaska.
The Alaska Women's Hall of Fame is a collaborative project of the Zonta Club of Anchorage, the Alaska Women's Network, YWCA Anchorage, the Alaska Women's Political Caucus, the Anchorage Women's Commission, the University of Alaska Anchorage and a large number of interested Alaska women. Together they have created a web-based virtual hall to honor women who have made significant contributions in any discipline or field of endeavor in Alaska. The first women so honored, from throughout the state, were inducted into the Hall of Fame in March, 2009. Visit the website to review their names and histories and learn how to nominate outstanding women you know.
Alaska Women for Political Action (formerly known as the AWPC)
Vicki Russell, President
AARP Alaska
“To serve, not to be served.” This is AARP’s motto, articulated by our founder, Ethel Percy Andrus (1884-1967), and we proudly carry it forward.
AARP's VISION: A society in which everyone ages with dignity and purpose, and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams. AARP MISSION: AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through advocacy, service, and information.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates.
We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 35.1 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org.
AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states (Alaska, of course!), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The research “arm” of AARP – a relatively unknown area rich in resources
AARP’s Public Policy Institute (PPI) is the focal point of public policy analysis and development at the Association. PPI's staff works to design policies that have a significant impact on improving economic security, health care and quality of life.
PPI frequently convenes leading policy experts for discussion of key national and state policy issues. In addition, staff provide critical research and analytical support for AARP advocacy efforts and campaigns at the state and federal level.
Click here for PPI's 2010 Annual Report
The Consumer Team conducts research and policy analysis, and brings together thought leaders to develop and advance AARP’s public policy agenda on consumer protection. The team focuses on critical marketplace practices and regulatory developments that affect financial services and literacy, credit practices, fraud and deceptive practices, energy and telecommunications, and advance planning issues such as guardianship and powers of attorney.
The Economic Team analyzes and develops policies related to the economy and its impact on financial security, particularly security in retirement. Key research topics include:
•Solvency of the Social Security program and the adequacy of benefits for low-income retirees;
•Adequacy and coverage of workplace pensions;
•Individual retirement saving, managing assets in retirement, and the income of older Americans;
•Supplemental Security Income and other programs to protect low-income families and retirees;
•Workplace flexibility, training, age discrimination and other issues related to the older workforce; and
•Equity and efficiency of tax policies and the adequacy of tax revenues.
The Health Team conducts research and policy analysis, and brings together thought leaders to develop and advance AARP’s public policy agenda on health care. The team examines critical public policy issues that affect access to health care services, quality and safety, cost of care and public health. Our goal is to foster sound and creative solutions that meet the health care challenges of an aging society and to inform state and national policymakers, opinion leaders, researchers, program planners and administrators.
The Livable Communities and Long-Term Care Team focuses on expanding consumer access and choice to an array of affordable long-term care options, with an emphasis on improving home and community-based services, supporting family caregivers, and making communities more livable.
State-specific data can be found here.
And if you just want to play a game, you can do that too!
For more information, contact Ann Secret,
Director of Communications, AARP Alaska
Domestic Violence
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A statewide membership organization made up of domestic violence and sexual assault intervention programs committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and children. The ANDVSA's work includes coalition building at the local and state levels, fundraising, support of locally based programs in public education, policy development, legislative advocacy, training and technical assistance, staff education. The Network office is located in Juneau. (ANDVSA is not a crisis center.)
Peggy Brown,
Executive Director
907-586-3650 Ph
907-463-4493 Fax
The Office Of Victims' Rights
An agency of the Alaska Legislature that provides free legal services to victims of crime to help them obtain the rights they are guaranteed under the Alaska constitution and statutes with regard to their contacts with police, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice agencies in this state, as well as to advance and protect those victim rights in court when necessary and authorized by law.
Anchorage
OVR
D. Victor Kester, Director
Toll free: 1-866-274-2620 Ph
907-272-2620 Ph
907-272-2640 Fax
1007 West 3rd Ave., Suite 205
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1936
Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(State of Alaska).
Provides for planning and coordination of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault (or to their families), and to perpetrators of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides crisis intervention and prevention programs. (CDVSA is not a crisis center.)
Juneau
Chris Ashenbrenner
Executive Director
907-465-4356 Ph
907-465-3627 Fax
State of Alaska Department of Public Safety
Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
P.O. Box 111200
Juneau, Alaska 99811-1200
Health:
Alaska Women's Health Advocates is a statewide organization with a mission to continue to improve the health status of women in Alaska through education and advocacy around women's health issues. A woman's health is her total well-being determined by biological, reproductive, psychological, spiritual, social and environmental factors, including effects of nutrition, stress, work and even migration. Currently, there are 12 agencies involved, ranging from the Municipality of Anchorage to the Alaska Native Medical Center to all public health clinics.
Anchorage
V. Kay Lahdenpera,
907-343-4789 Ph
907-343-4633 Fax
International Cesarean Awareness Network, Alaska Chapter
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). ICAN of Alaska strives to uphold the mission and beliefs of International Cesarean Awareness, Inc. and to be a local resource for support, education and referrals to health care providers who share ICAN's beliefs.
Contact: Laura Maples
ICAN of Alaska at 907-260-6749
WomanShare - Linking Women with Women (Breast Cancer) The goal of this Anchorage-based organization is to connect women with similar characteristics in terms of lifestyle, disease and treatment "in a fast manner because you have to make quick decisions."
For more information, call (907) 261-3607 at Providence Imaging Center.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Women's Meetings
Anchorage Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with those desiring not to drink. Below is a guide for Anchorage Women's meetings:W women's meeting
C alcoholics only
TC meeting is held in a Treatment Center
YK You can bring kids to the meeting
90 min; it's a 90 minute meeting (instead of 60 minutes)
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Mary's Episcopal Church Lake Otis and Tudor - Open non-smoking Wednesday 7:00 pm Reflections Ladies Group, Clitheroe Ctr (C, W, TC, 90
min.);
Wednesday 7:00 pm South Side Ladies, Dry Dock, 8141 Briarwood, off
Dimond under Viking Hall (W);
Saturday 10:00 am South Side Ladies, Dry Dock, 8141 Briarwood, off
Dimond under Viking Hall (W, 90 min., YK);
Saturday 10:30 am Women of Star Group, Eagle River Presbyterian Church,
12836 Old Glenn Hwy., Eagle River (W)
Employment and Empowerment Through Networking:
Alaska Equity Forum (State of Alaska). The primary goal of the Alaska Equity Forum is to assist secondary and vocational teachers, counselors, and administrators in providing equitable educational experiences for all students.
Contact: Naomi Obie, Equity Program Administrator.
Alaska Dept. of Education, Vocational Education,
Telephone (907) 465-8728
Fax 907-465-3240.
Alaska Professional Communicators (an affiliate of NFPW) has provided networking, friendship, and educational opportunities for the state's professional communicators since 1961. Through workshops, a newsletter, an annual communications contest, and other events, APC gives its members access to professional exchange and development. Members (both female and male) from around the state are employed in all fields of communication, from news writing for community newspapers to editing four-color magazines; from broadcast news reporting to government public information handling; from freelance photography to designing newsletters and Web pages, from freelance writing and editing to providing desktop publishing services. As a state affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), APC links Alaska's professional communicators with those of a nationwide organization, sharing the goal of promoting a greater understanding of and appreciation for the First Amendment by both members and the public.
For information about the organization, membership, or upcoming activities, visit the APC Web site at http://www.akprocomm.org/
or contact President Diane Walters or 753-2640.
National Association of Women in Construction.
We offer educational programs, scholarships and networking to all women in the industry.
Visit our local website: NAWIC-AK
Contact: Evelyn P. Clark, CCA
at Kiewit Building Group
Tel: 907.222.9350, fax: 907.222.9380
Women in Community Service helps young women make successful transitions into the working world. WICS is looking for volunteers throughout Alaska to provide encouragement, support, information about local resources, and guidance to young women from Jobs Corps, a federally-funded job training program. The Alaska Job Corps Center draws students from every part of Alaska and is located in Palmer. Join us...the time commitment is small, and the reward are rich, for the student, for your community, and for you, too.
FMIC:Naomi Rue, or call 1-800-283-9427.
Indigenous Women's Network (IWN)-National, founded in 1985 is a coalition of Native women who work in rural and urban communities applying Indigenous values to resolve contemporary problems. As a nonprofit organization, IWN seeks to support and develop social, economic and cultural projects which utilize appropriate and sustainable technology based on traditional philosophies and practices. The mission of the Indigenous Women's Network is to support the self-determination of Indigenous women, families, communities, and Nations in the Americas and the Pacific Basin. In the process of promoting self-determination, IWN supports public education and advocacy, the revitalization of our languages and culture, the elimination of all forms of oppression, the attainment of self sufficiency and the protection of Mother Earth for future generations. Annual memberships, which include two issues of Indigenous Woman magazine, are available to individuals for $25.00 and institutions for $40.00 (Foreign orders: $35.00 and $50.00).
Requests for membership, back issues and bulk orders of Indigenous Woman Magazine should be directed to our administrative office: Indigenous Women's Network, P.O. Box 2967, Rapid City, SD 57709-2967, Phone:(605) 399-0867 Fax: (605) 343-6586, Email: lpLakota@aol.com.
Women's Federation for World Peace - Part of an international network working to bring women together to use their unique perspective, abilities, resources, energy and experience to stimulate a spirit of volunteerism in a common effort to establish better communities, societies, nations, and world. 80,000 women from 143 countries are forging partnerships that "grow" peace; women members are active at grassroots, national and international levels, opportunities are available to further develop WFWP's Interracial Sisterhood Project, designated a "Promising Practice" by the President's Initiative on Race.
Contacts: Yukiko Cox, Chair,
Alaska Chapter, WFWP
608 West 4th, #24
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 345-6592; fax (907) 345-6599.
The National Women's Federation for World Peace headquarters is at
401 5th Avenue, Suite 203
NY, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 481-3922; fax (212) 481-3927.
Alaska Women's Environmental Network.
Alaska Women Speak is a unique voice for women. Published quarterly since 1992 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers, it's a feminist journal like no other. An incorporated non-profit, the AWS is dedicated to sharing Alaska women's stories, poetry, artwork, and photography. We support women-owned and operated businesses through insightful articles and advertising. We help women connect with one another by announcing conferences, retreats and gatherings. AWS encourages heartfelt social commentary on women's issues, focusing on positive solutions rather than problems. Call to subscribe, and if AWS is not in your favorite bookstore, ask them to carry it.
Contact: Berta Degenhardt, Editor
Alaska Women Speak,
P.O. Box 210045
Anchorage, AK 99521-0045
(907) 274-5168
e-mail: alaskawomenspeak
National Organization for Women (Anchorage)
The Anchorage chapter of NOW is primarily concerned with reproductive rights and women voting issues. Committees are forming on gay/lesbian rights and cultural diversity. One need not be a member to come to meetings, or to be on the mailing list (donations welcome). This chapter has the at large membership list and you can designate a chapter affiliation, which will put you on the mailing list for chapter activities. Part of your NOW dues will be returned to that chapter. (Check out the National Organization of Women homepage for more information on NOW.)
Anchorage National Organization for Women
Julia Garrigues
Phone 563-7374
2650 East 50th, Anchorage 99507
Alaska Women's Lobby started nearly 20 years ago by a group of women statewide who wanted to impact the legislative process in a coordinated effort. The Alaska Women's Lobby is still the only women's organization that hires full time lobbyists during the legislative session. The Lobby advocates on behalf of women and children, publishes a weekly legislative update during the session, and an annual legislative report. The Lobby is funded solely by contributions from supporters and is governed by a Steering Committee in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Contact: Mary Matthews, statewide chair,
or Caren Robinson,
DC2, 211 Fourth Street, Suite 108,
Juneau, AK 99801;
Telephone: (907) 586-1107; fax: (907) 586-1097;
e-mail: dcc@alaska.net.
Alaska Women's Network - Sponsor of this Homepage
League of Women Voters of Alaska - The vision of the LWVAK supports active, highly visible, credible and coordinated local efforts to renew citizen participation in government. State Board is focused, productive, funded, influential, collaborative and technologically current. LWVAK facilitates discussion among competing interest groups leading to resolution which affirms citizen faith in the public process.
Contact: Kay Gouyton, League of Women Voters of Alaska,
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Women's Initiative focuses on issues of crucial importance to mid-life and older women and works in numerous ways: as a catalyst encouraging decision-makers to focus on our needs; as an advocate for legislative reform; as a provider of information crucial to women's welfare; and as a source of support for projects of organizations with similar goals.
Contact: Irene Peyton
P.O. Box 80588
Fairbanks, AK 99708
Phone/Fax: (907) 479-2864; e-mail ipeyton@eagle.ptialaska.net.
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Arctic Women-in-Crisis Program (Barrow) - Services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child and vulnerable adult abuse. Emergency shelter in Barrow, volunteer Safe Homes in seven outlying villages (Atqasuk, Barter Island (Kaktovik), Nuiqeut, Point Hope, Point Lay, Anaktuvuk Pass, Wainwright).
Emergency one way transportation to Barrow. Crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling, groups, legal and medical advocacy. Many other services to assist victims of violence and assist with the transitions occurring after violence.
Contact: Jeanne Cross, Program Coordinator,
North Slope Borough, Dept. of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 69, Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-0261; Fax: (907) 852-0315;
Toll-free Statewide Crisis and Caring Line: 1-800-278-0267.
Bering Sea Women's Group (Nome) - Provides shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence; crisis telephone; community education about domestic violence and sexual assault; anger groups at Anvil Mountain Correction Center; village outreach and education; supervision of safe homes in villages.
P.O. Box 1596
Nome, AK 99762;
(907) 443-5491
Fax: 907-443-3748.
Manilaq Regional Women's Crisis Center (Kotzebue)
P.O. Box 256
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-7693
Fax (907) 442-7823.
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Fairbanks
Alaskan Women in Martial Arts and Related Studies (WIMARS)-Fairbanks includes a diversity of adults who practice various styles of eclectic arts, and seeks to empower individuals by providing an avenue for personal growth, elevated self-esteem, and a higher sense of well-being.
Alaskan WIMARS
P.O. Box 81476
Fairbanks, AK 99708
(907) 455-6673.
League of Women Voters, Tanana Valley
President
2077 Kathleen Road
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 488-6068
Fax (907) 479-5691
e-mail dmcdowel@polarnet.com.
Alaska Women for Political Action - Interior Caucus (Fairbanks)
President
P.O. Box 82291
Fairbanks, AK 99708
(907) 457-1920
Fax 907-457-1901.
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Central - Mat-Su, Kenai Peninsula & Kodiak
Valley Women's Resource Center, Inc. (Palmer). Mission is to provide safety, service, information, and referrals to promote personal power and improve the quality of life for women and children in the Mat-Su Borough.
Executive Director, or DV Coordinator,
403 South Alaska St.
Palmer, AK 99645-6339
(907) 746-4080
Fax: (907) 746-1177
Valley Health Services,
(907) 352-4809
504 Adams Street
P.O. Box 1045
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-5257
Fax (907) 224-7081
44109 Sterling Highway, #D
Soldotna, AK 99669;
(907) 262-2622; fax (907) 262-8564.
Leeshore Family Services Kenai
Domestic Violence Offender Program.
Crisis Intervention, Shelter - (Shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.) Advocacy, Non-Shelter support groups, Domestic Violence Offender Program.
For Women and Children who are victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Leeshore is a non profit organization and Member of the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Call to see what other classes are available.
Contact: 24 hour Crisis Line 907-283-7257
Business Phone 283-9479
325 South Spruce Street
Kenai, Alaska 99611
email: leeshorevc@alaska.net.
P.O. Box 2352,
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2262
fax (907) 283-5340
P.O. Box 183,
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 260-3111
Executive Director,
3776 Lake Street, Suite 100,
Homer, AK 99603
Phone (907) 235-7713
Fax (907) 235-2733
FMIC: (907) 835-3274 or 835-2003
Executive Director,
P.O. Box 2122
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907)-486-6171
Fax (907)-486-4264
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Emmonak Women's Shelter (Emmonak),
Executive Director,
P.O. Box 207,
Emmonak, AK 99581
(907) 949-1443
Fax (907) 949-1718.
Executive Director
P.O. Box 94
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2320
Fax (907) 842-2198
Contact: 24 hour crisis line 907-543-3456
Executive Director,
P.O. Box 2029
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3455
Fax (907) 543-3752
Contact: USAFV,
P.O. Box 36
Unalaska, AK 99685
Crisis Line and office phone is (907) 581-1500 or 1-800-478-7238
Fax (907) 581-4568
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Anchorage
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. (Anchorage) - AWAIC's mission is to teach people to live and love without violence. We do that by providing a safe shelter (54 beds) for women and children, special children's programming, support and education groups for women and children who are not residents in the shelter, prevention programming in the elementary and high schools, and support and advocacy for all of these populations.
Executive Director,
100 West 13th Avenue,
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-9581
Fax 907-279-7244
e-mail ruawaic@awaic.org.
Anchorage YWCA: Recent and ongoing programs include Women's Health Issues, Financial Issues for Women, ENCOREplus, breast and cervical cancer education, outreach, and screening program, Native Mother/Daughter Program for 6th grade girls and their moms, the Female Minority Leadership Conference for junior high school girls and WOMEN$fund, a micro-lending program for women who want to start their own businesses.
Director,
Women$finances and Small Business Center.
245 West 5th Avenue,
P.O. Box 102059
Anchorage, AK 99510
FMIC: (907) 644-9611
(907) 274-1572
fax (907) 272-314
Women's Community Cooperative (Anchorage) - Mission is to grow a self-sustaining community which fosters and supports the personal and communal growth of all women. We affirm women's experience and the ability of women to learn, share, connect and grow, both individually and together, in an environment of safety and trust. The Women's Community Cooperative is committed to connect with, and act as a bridge between, existing organizations which serve women, and to share in the effort of carrying the affirmation and empowerment of women into the broader and global communities. The goal of the WCC is the establishment of a nonprofit women's center in Anchorage which will nourish and nurture all aspects of ourselves. The WCC Steering Committee is currently evaluating a number of potential business ventures including a Tea/Coffee House, Arts and Crafts Cooperative and Retail Store, and a Women's Bed & Breakfast. WCC hosts monthly Tea Salons at the Unitarian Universal Fellowship to provide an opportunity for women to share experiences and talents in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
For more information:
P.O. Box 241503,
Anchorage, AK 99524
(907) 566-3242
WomanShare - Linking Women with Women. (Breast Cancer)The goal of this Anchorage-based organization is to connect women with similar characteristics in terms of lifestyle, disease and treatment "in a fast manner because you have to make quick decisions.
FMIC: Providence Imaging Center
(907) 261- 3607
Anchorage Babyzone is a region in the national web site with local parenting and pregnancy resources, as well as many other options such as chats, events calendars and a lot of LOCAL area resources. Is a great local guide for parenting and pregnancy resources!
anchorage@babyzone.com,
1840 Toklat St.,
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)276-3097
Fax: 276-8388
Church Women United (Anchorage) is a national, ecumenical movement of women of faith, gifted by their racial, economic, age and theological diversity. In a spirit of mutual respect, CWU works locally, nationally, and globally to empower and support women through worship, study and action for peace and justice.
Contact: D. Aleen Fison,
6800 O'Malley Road,
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 346-2975
Alaska Women's Education & Charity Club (Anchorage)
1800 Bannister
Anchorage, AK 99508
Business & Professional Women
(Anchorage & Nome) BPW is the oldest and largest organization of working women in this country. The Anchorage BPW is dedicated to providing women with networking opportunities with business leaders and professionals in the community, business contacts, personal development and professional training. Scholarships are available for women desiring to enhance their career goals through education or women re-entering the workforce.
FMIC: Anchorage BPW
P.O. Box 241364
Anchorage, AK 99524-1364
Voicemail (907) 566-2990
Meeting times for Anchorage Local Groups (LO)
Anchorage LO meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM the Sunrise Grill, 3230 Seward Highway.
Chinook LO meets the 2nd Thursday each month at 6 PM at the Holiday Inn, 239 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage.
North to the Future LO meets at 9:30 AM , the first Saturday of each month. Call President Inez Magalona 566-1976 or email msnez@alaska.com for more details.
Meeting time for the Nome Local Group (LO)
Arctic LO meets the first Friday at 6 PM at the Polar Club Cafe on Front Street in Nome.
National Organization of Women (Anchorage). The Anchorage chapter of NOW is primarily concerned with reproductive rights and women voting issues. Committees are forming on gay/lesbian rights and cultural diversity. One need not be a member to come to meetings, or to be on the mailing list (donations welcome). This chapter has the at large membership list and you can designate a chapter affiliation, which will put you on the mailing list for chapter activities. Part of your NOW dues will be returned to that chapter. (Check out the National Organization of Women homepage for more information on NOW.)
Anchorage National Organization for Women
FMIC: Julia Garrigues,
2650 East 50th
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)563-7374
WNET (Women's Network for Entrepreneur Training) Roundtable, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). The Anchorage WNET Roundtable is an organization of women who own or operate a business. The WNET Roundtable provides a link to other women entrepreneurs allowing them to tap into the knowledge, the experience and the support system they need to assist their business to grow and prosper. WNET Roundtable also gives access to resource partners who can provide additional training and counseling.
FREE Roundtable meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of every month in the Anchorage Federal Building, Cafeteria/Executive Dining Room.
222 West 7th Avenue,
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact:Diana Storo,
Women's Business Ownership Representative, US Small Business Administration
222 W. 8th Ave. Suite #67,
Anchorage, AK 99513-7559.
FMIC: (907) 271-4537 or 800-755-7034
Northern Lights Women's Network (Anchorage) is an associate of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE).
Contact: Kathleen Madden at 338-2332
One World One People International Women's Choir (Anchorage) Contact: Shirley Mae Springer Staten,
200 West 34th Avenue, Suite 902,
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-1307; fax 907-258-5443.
The Women's Coffeehouse (Anchorage). An Anchorage women's community tradition. Informal monthly performance series on the first Saturday of the month. All women are invited to perform and gentle persons of all genders and affectional preferences are invited to come and enjoy. Admission is by donation.
If you'd like to participate in a Coffeehouse event,
Contact: Barbara Wish at (907) 258-0499 or e-mail asvls@uaa.alaska.edu.
Top of the World Chorus - Sweet Adeline's International (Anchorage) rehearse 7 to 10 PM Mondays
Beautiful Savoir Lutheran Church,
81st Avenue and Arctic Blvd.
Contact: Ruth at (907) 522-1177
Radical Arts for Women (Anchorage)
Contact: 907-566-3783.
League of Women Voters (Alaska). Anchorage
Jean Stassel, President,
911 R Street,
Anchorage, AK 99501
FMIC: (907) 276-8927
 Anchorage Women's Commission. The AWC exists to advise the Mayor and Assembly on matters pertaining to the status of women. The Commission shall: act as a clearinghouse/coordinating body for information relating to status of women; disseminate results of research on women's issues; analyze and set priorities for women at the local level; recommend legislative and/or administrative action on issues; encourage women especially to assume leadership roles; act as liaison between AWC and local women.
Meeting are held the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in room 423 (the 4th floor conference room) of the Department of Health & Human Services building.
825 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact:
Municipality of Anchorage, Dept. of Health & Human Services,
825 "L" St.,
P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519-6650
FMIC: (907) 343-6302
American Association of University Women (AAUW), Anchorage Chapter
Promotes equality and education for women and girls and conducts voter education campaigns. Meets monthly.
Contact
4100 Doroshin,
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-5416
Fax: (907) 276-7177
Women's Federation for Peace Choir (Anchorage) meets monthly.
FMIC: (907) 248-9968 for information and practice schedule.
YWCA
The Alaska Microenterprise Incubation Center is a project of the YWCA Anchorage Women$Finances program, a full-service small business and microenterprise development organization assisting women and men as they start and grow businesses in Alaska. The AMI Center provides:
Below-market rate, shared office space
Entrepreneurship training
One-on-one business counseling
Micro loans & access to capital consulting
Personal financial awareness seminars
Low cost graphic design & website support
Networking and access-to-market opportunities
Women$Finances & AMI Center
YWCA Anchorage
324 East 5th Avenue, Anchorage AK 99501
907-644-9610
F: 907-644-9650
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Listings are from North to South in Southeast Alaska
Cordova Family Resource Center,
Tina Willis, Education Coordinator,
P.O. Box 863, Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-5674; Fax (907) 24-5673.
Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies-AWARE
Provides supportive services to survivors of domestic or sexual violence including: temporary shelter for those women and children; telephone crisis and peer counseling; education in safety, survival and prevention; assistance in obtaining community resources such as housing, daycare, professional counseling and employment. AWARE works to expose the roots of domestic violence toward women and children in order to effect legal and social changes regarding violence against women and children, and to conduct educational efforts. Meetings held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for education and support. Homepage is excellent resource on information on domestic violence.
Contact: Saralyn Tabachnick, Executive Director,
P.O. Box 020809,
Juneau, AK 99802-0809
Crisis Line is (907) 586-1090
FMIC: 1-800-478-1090, Fax (907) 586-2479.
Life Ring, (Juneau) a support group for women, meets every Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Nativity
5th & Gold
Juneau, AK 99801
Contact: (907) 364-2131 or (907) 586-1513.
Juneau Pro Choice Alliance
Promotes public awareness through education and advocacy of the importance of preserving a woman's right to self-determination of her reproductive life. All women should have access to safe and legal reproductive health services.
National Organization of Women
Contact: nowjuneau@yahoo.com.
Philanthropic Educational Organization
Philanthropic Educational Organization was founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students on the campus of Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Originally a small college society, P.E.O. soon chose to expand off campus. Today, P.E.O. has grown from that tiny membership of seven to more than a quarter of a million members in chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada, with headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.
Contacts: PEO International, Juneau.
Chapter D
FMIC: (907) 789-4003,
Chapter G
FMIC: (907) 780-6676
Chapter N,
FMIC: (907) 789-9658
Capital City Quilters (Juneau)
Contact: Raedeen Garrison, President
FMIC: (907) 789-5804.
Soroptimists International of Juneau,
P.O. Box 201645,
Juneau, AK 99802-3893
League of Women Voters (Juneau). Encourages informed participation in the electoral/ democratic process. The League advocates on behalf of issues in accordance with positions of the national, state or local League of Women Voters. Board meets 3rd Saturday of every month.
Contact: Marianne Mills, Membership Director
Sitka:
Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV).
To provide safety, safe housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling and referrals to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Contact: Crisis Line (907) 747-6511
P.O. Box 6136
Sitka, AK 99835
Phone (907) 747-3370; Fax (907) 747-3450.
League of Women Voters (Sitka)
P.O. Box 58, Sitka, AK 99835
FMIC: (907) 747-8999 or (907) 747-7732.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska (Sitka)
P.O. Box 515, Sitka, AK 99835
Contact: Phone/Fax (907) 747-3883
On the web at:Planned Parenthood
Women's Book Group
Meets weekly at various places.
FMIC: Dorothy at (907) 747-3412.
Ketchikan
Women In Safe Homes (WISH)
WISH is a shelter where women in crisis will be safe and have time to make decisions about their future. We provide emotional support, counseling, legal or medical advocacy, education about different forms of assault and an awareness of issues which oppress women. Children are also provided for in a large communal and comfortable setting. We have Child Advocates program which provides services to children who have been victims of violence and /or sexual assault.
2002 First Avenue
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
(907) 225-0202; Fax (907) 225-2472
Toll Free (in Alaska) 1-800-478-9474
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