The Office of Engagement for Women is works to connect women to civic engagement and leadership opportunities to create a strong system of support for women in Philadelphia. Below is a list of organizations that help bring women together over a shared interest or offer leadership support.
Do you think your organization should be added to the list? Please reach out to Jovida Hill, Director of the Office of Engagement for Women, at Jovida.Hill@phila.gov.
Asian American Women’s Coalition (AAWC)
The AAWC’s mission is to promote the advancement of Asian American women through leadership and mutual support.
Address: 301-305 North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: aawcphilly@gmail.com
Black Women’s Leadership Council
BWLC provides career development activities, leadership opportunities, executive networking, mentoring program, and community involvement activities for Black women at a national level as well as regional locations.
Email: USABWLCCommunication@xerox.com
Coalition of Labor Union Women – Philadelphia
The Coalition of Labor Union Women is a national organization founded in 1974 to address the critical needs of millions of unorganized women and to make unions more responsive to the needs of their female members, especially women of color. CLUW identifies common problems and concerns of working women and develops action programs to address them.
Address: 22 South 22nd St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: cluw.philly@gmail.com
Phone Number: (215) 588-5026
Ellevate Network-Philadelphia Chapter
Ellevate Network’s mission is to help women advance in the workplace, both for themselves and the greater good. We strive to change the culture of business from the inside out – by investing in women.
Email: info@ellevatenetwork.com
Forum of Executive Women
The Forum of Executive Women is a group of women who work to increase the number of women in leadership roles, expand their impact and influence, and position them to drive positive change in the region.
Address: 1231 Highland Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Email: info@foew.com
Phone Number: (215) 628-9944
Hustle Mom
Hustle Mom is a powerful organization of strong and valuable women that helps them find their platforms in society and pay it forward.
Email: thehustlemom@gmail.com
Phone Number: (267) 242-6962
League of Women Voters of Philadelphia
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization made up of women and men of all ages and backgrounds that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Address: 614 S 8th St, #348, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Email: lwv@lwv.org
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is an organization of progressive women of African descent whose voice and force for gender equity and sociopolitical advancement drives meaningful change to benefit women of color.
Email: info@nc100bw-pa.org
Phone Number: (215) 970-7114
National Organization for Women (NOW)- Philadelphia Chapter
The NOW Philadelphia Chapter is engaged in working to realize a broad vision for progress for women and their families, which is predicated on intersectionality and inclusion. Their priority areas include promoting economic security (increasing the minimum wage, paid sick leave, closing the wage gap, for women, targeted policy and systems changes that can impact assets and wealth); agitating for reproductive justice; pushing for common sense immigration reform and fighting for LGBTQ rights.
Email: press@now.org
Philadelphia Women in Film and Television
Philadelphia Women in Film and Television (PWIFT) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to recognizing, celebrating and advancing the professional development and achievement of women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines. PWIFT is committed to creating economic and social stimulus for its members and the community at large by helping emerging artists and established professional members reach their full potential, and by attracting new jobs, investment and production to the creative economy in the Philadelphia area.
Address: 628 Kenilworth Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Email: info@pwift.org
Professional Women’s Roundtable (PWR)
PWR’s mission is to provide networking, leadership, educational, and personal growth opportunities to a diverse group of women business leaders in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Email: info@pwroundtable.com
Society of Women Engineers-Philadelphia
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Email: phila_membership@swe.org
Teenshop, Inc.
Teenshop empowers girls with goals to become caring, courageous leaders and change agents in their communities and beyond.
Address: 1207 Chestnut St, Ste 504, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Email: teens@teenshop.org
Phone Number: (215) 851-1842
Vision 2020
Vision 2020 is a national coalition of individuals and organizations in all 50 states working together for women’s economic, political and social equality in the United States. The Vision 2020 initiative was founded and is administered by Drexel University’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership.
Address: 2900 W. Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Email: vision2020@drexel.edu
Phone Number: (215) 991-8190
Women in Cable Telecommunications Greater Philadelphia
Since its founding in 1979, WICT has remained steadfast in its resolve to advance the position and influence of women through proven leadership programs and services at both the national and local level.
Email: info@wictphiladelphia.org
Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia
WIL of Greater Philadelphia brings together women from diverse backgrounds who are committed to empowering women in developing countries. Members contribute their time, knowledge and funds to support a broad array of projects — village banks, training programs, artisanal collectives, education and health initiatives –- that raise women’s economic and social status, promote self-determination, and help women become community leaders.
Email: wilofgp@gmail.com
Phone Number: (215) 209-3065
Women’s Campaign International (WCI)
WCI empowers women to actively participate in civil society, political leadership and economic development.
Address: 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Email: info@womenscampaigninternational.org
Phone Number: (215) 387-2601
