About me: Whether it is immediate assistance in a crisis, training and encouragement to overcome obstacles in the path to a safe and secure future, or addressing the causes of discrimination and adversity, we are committed to working together to protect and empower women and girls.
Our member organizations serve 220,000 women and children in New Jersey
The statistics are hard to ignore.
* Battering is the number one cause of injury to women
* Women are five times more likely than men to die in poverty
* A woman is raped every two minutes
* Over 30% of working women earn wages at or below the poverty level
* Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in young women ages 15-40
* Men make up 100% of NJ’s delegation to the US Congress and 84% of NJ's State Legislature
* NJ ranks 5th in the nation of people diagnosed with AIDS and 3rd in the nation of people diagnosed with HIV
What will your contribution do?
* $50 will give 50 women the resources to reduce the risk of HIV infection
* $50 will provide career counseling for one woman
* $75 will help fund hotlines, crisis intervention, and information and referral services to victims of sexual assault for one week
* $180 will provide counseling, education, and employment training services for a displaced homemaker for one year
* $220 will provide reproductive health care, including contraception, to a woman for one year
* $150 will provide one woman English lessons for a month
* $1000 will help one woman and her family leave an abusive home by helping with moving expenses, airline tickets or a security deposit
Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey, Inc.
dhnnj.org
908-788-5489
The Network is committed to improving the quality of life for New Jersey women by providing leadership and technical assistance to statewide Displaced Homemaker Programs.
Eating Disorders Association of NJ
edanj.org
800-522-2230
(Formerly American Anorexia/Bulimia Association of NJ) EDANJ is dedicated to the study, prevention and treatment of eating disorders by offering support groups, referrals, conferences, advocacy and other services.
Education and Training Fund of the Women's Political Caucus
wpcnj.org
973-648-4078
Multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in the political process and creating a women's political power base to achieve equality for all women.
Girls on the Run NJ East
girlsontherunnj.org
973-379-3211
Educating and preparing girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living through a life-changing, experiential running and self-esteem enhancing program.
Horizon Health Center
horizonhealth.org
201-451-6300
Provides comprehensive health care and related services to over 60,000 women, men and children each year, regardless of their ability to pay.
League of Women Voters of New Jersey Education Fund
lwvnj.org
609-394-3303
Encourages the active and informed participation of citizens in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues.
Manavi, Inc
manavi.org
732-435-1414
Offers counseling, advocacy, education, legal services, shelter, and transportation to women of South Asian descent experiencing violence in their lives.
My Daughter's Keeper, Inc.
mydaughterskeeper.org
732-565-9313
An educational and self-development organization providing support to mothers and daughters, women and girls to strengthen individuals, families and communities.
NARAL Pro-Choice New Jersey Foundation
prochoicenj.org
609-581-7171
Provides free educational programs and materials regarding every woman's right to comprehensive reproductive health care, including, birth control, family planning and safe, legal, accessible abortion.
National Council of Jewish Women/NJ
ncjw.org
ncjwwestmorris.org
201-836-2467
Volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values working through research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families.
National Organization for Women NOW- NJ Foundation
nownjfoundation.org
609-393-0156
Informing and empowering women; overcoming barriers to full participation in society with services, programs and educational materials that expand opportunities and choices wherever discrimination exists.
New Jersey Coalition against Sexual Assault
njcasa.org
609-631-4450
(NJCASA) Supports healing of injuries from sexual violence, works to eliminate sexual violence against all people by affecting attitudinal change in individuals, institutions and our culture.
New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
njcbw.org
609-584-8107
Advocates for policies that benefit victims of domestic violence and provides training and public education on violence in the family.
New Jersey Coalition on Women and Disabilities, Inc.
732-255-2733
Promotes greater participation of women and women with disabilities in their communities and encourages each person to seize opportunities to bring about positive change.
New Jersey Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
njrcrc.org
973-656-9494
Works to ensure that people are free to make decisions about when and if to have children according to their own conscience and religious beliefs.
New Jersey Women and AIDS Network
njwan.org
732-846-4462
(NJWAN) A private, non-profit organization dedicated to support, advocate, and address the needs of New Jersey women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition
southjerseybcc.org
856-768-9028
Focuses on eradicating breast cancer by involving advocates for education and awareness who act as a collective voice demanding increased influence, involvement and research dollars.
