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POLITICAL California Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (CARAL) A statewide organization that uses the political process to guarantee all women, regardless of age, race, class and sexual orientation, access to the full range of reproductive health options, including access to safe legal abortions. 32 Monterey Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94131. (415) 335-1502 http://www.caral.org Emerge: Women Leaders for a Democratic Future A political leadership training program for Democratic women ages 21 and older in Northern California. Their mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in California. Emerge is dedicated to making a long-term investment in these future leaders by developing their political and media skills, expanding their knowledge of local issues and connecting them with mentors. P.O. Box 26548, San Francisco, CA 94126. contact@emergeca.org http://www.emergeca.org Hispanics Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy and education to benefit all communities and the status of women. Call for Bay Area contacts. 634 S. Spring St., Suite 920, Los Angeles, CA 91790. (213) 622-0606 latinas@latinas.org http://www.latinas.org Marin Women's Commission Purpose is to work to promote equal opportunity, economic independence and access to resources for Marin County women through advocacy, research and partnership with agencies that serve women. 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903. (415) 499-6195 National Organization for Women (NOW)~ Oakland/East Bay Chapter Serves northern Alameda County, including task forces at UC Berkeley, Chabot Community College and Mills College. They have a strong focus on diversity and are very actively involved in the community, with a PAC, Court Watch Team and an internship program. They are committed to ensuring equality for women, in all aspects of life. P.O. Box 29202, Oakland, CA 94604 (510) 287-8948 oebnow@yahoo.com National Organization for Women (NOW)~ San Jose Chapter A political action organization committed to bringing women into full participation in American life, including business, politics, media and education. P.O. Box 611957, San Jose, CA 95161-1957. (408) 297-4669 sjsbnow@yahoo.com http://www.sanjosenow.org National Organization for Women ~ Contra Costa Chapter (CCNOW) Purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. P.O. Box 4794, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 952-2012 http://http://groups.yahoo.com/group/contracostanow National Women's Political Causus (NWPC)~ San Francisco Chapter A local, state and national grassroots organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in elected and appointed office at all levels of government, regardless of party affiliation. P.O. Box 190055, San Francisco, CA 94119-0055. (415) 922-5004 The San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) Founded in April 2002 to support candidates, male or female, who will work to advance causes important to women. 960 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94117. (415) 202-0605 sfwpc@yahoo.com http://www.sfwpc.org Voters for Choice (VFC) The largest nonpartisan, independent pro-choice political action committee in the U.S. They raise millions of dollars for pro-choice candidates as well as providing them with training, voter identification, get-out-the-vote services and endorsements. They educate the public, particularly young people, through the media, concerts and bus tours. 2821 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94115. (415) 885-3240 http://www.voters4choice.org Women's Leadership Alliance A consortium of women's organizations that have a local, state and national presence as well as many other Bay Area women's organizations and individuals. info@wlasf.org http://www.wlasf.org
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