National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles

Founded in 1909 by 15 courageous Jewish women, the Los Angeles Section of the National Council of Jewish Women is best defined by its membership today – 1,000 plus diverse and dynamic individuals who dare to make a difference in the lives of women, children and families.

Our volunteers tutor children at homeless centers, reopen closed libraries and introduce elementary school students to the arts.  They counsel women in crisis, provide counseling to at-risk youth and guide people to success.

As part of a national organization of 90,000 members and supporters who share a passion for social justice, NCJW/LA makes its members’ voices heard on causes such as: child care, reproductive rights, race and gender equality, domestic violence, health care, human trafficking, equitable welfare reform, education and the environment. 

Since 1924, donating merchandise to NCJW/LA’s Council Thrift Shops has been a community tradition.  Our eight thrift stores provide clothing to needy families, while generating much of the funding for NCJW/LA programs.  Our “Best of the Best Sales” are renowned.

The achievements of NCJW/LA for the past 100 years are measured by more than a financial chart.  We have a balance sheet of volunteers and the lives of the women and children they have touched.  We move forward to the next 100 years as women taking action and women making a difference.

We kicked off our year-long celebration on October 26^th at the Skirball Cultural Center with our Hannah G. Solomon Awards Gala. (Named for the visionary and NCJW National founder.)  On Sunday, March 22, 2009 we will host a party for NCJW/LA’s 100^th Anniversary: Bridging the Past, Present and Future and on October 24, 2009 we will again pay tribute to deserving honorees as we close out our 100^th year and begin the next 100.