The National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. is a progressive social justice and community service organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Through a multi-pronged approach of legislative advocacy, community service, and education, NCJW strives to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families.

Description:
NCJW addresses issues such as child welfare, women's rights, reproductive justice and civil liberties. Programs include:
Furniture Bank for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Legislative Advocacy
Community Education
Fund Development

History:
NCJW was established in 1893, and the Seattle Section was created in 1900. The organizational focus in the early 1900s was the safety of women and children arriving at our ports. NCJW found safe housing and created educational programs focused on citizenship and job training for these immigrants. NCJW opened Settlement House in 1906, which in 1956 became its own non-profit, known as Neighborhood House. Neighborhood House continues to be a provider of services to minorities and underserved populations. NCJW has also been involved in the creation of the Community Psychiatric Clinic, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and built Council House, low-income housing for Seniors and People with Disabilities, in the early 1970s. In 2001 the Seattle Section began Shalom Bayit: Furnishing Peaceful Homes - the only furniture bank exclusively for survivors of domestic violence and their children in the State. In addition to large community service projects, NCJW has been at the forefront of progressive social change, championing legislation that ensures civil liberties, safety and freedom.

Contact people:

Lauren Simonds, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Rachel Love, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (425) 576-8037

Address:

1501 - 17th Avenue, #105 Seattle, WA 98122 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ncjwseattle.org

Directions:

This is a mailing address only

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes