Women's Resources

Business | Politics | Education | Housing Assistance | Fitness/Nutrition
Health | Recovery & Support | Social Service Clubs

BUSINESS

American Business Women's Association
Education and equity for women in the working world. Scholarships and grants available. 805-965-2065.

American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
Enables women in accounting to achieve their potential in their profession.

Business and Professional Women USA
Promotes equity for working women.

Ninety-Nines, Inc.
International organization of women pilots. Networking and scholarship opportunities for women, and aviation education in the community. 805-682-1472.

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
Nonprofit for gender equality. Bimonthly dinner meetings, speakers, MCLE credits, newsletter, and scholarships available.

Society of Women Engineers
Encourages women engineers to attain high levels of achievement. Chapter at UCSB. 805-893-3885.

Women's Economic Ventures
Nonprofit that helps women to become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurial and career development. Scholarships available. 805-965-6073 or www.wevonline.org.

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POLITICS

Commission for Women
A fact-finding body, bringing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in critical areas including employment, education, rape, battered women, minorities, and law, medical, and child care. 805-568-3410.

League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara
Nonpartisan, provides voters pro/con information on ballot measures. Members study and act on issues. Public meetings. Men and women members welcome. 805-965-2422 or www.lwvsantabarbara.org

American Association of University Women
Since 1881 the American Association of University Women has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. 805/962.7961

National Organization for Women (NOW)
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women; works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

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EDUCATION

UCSB Women's Center
Works to understand the changing roles of women and men, and expand the educational, professional, and personal opportunities for women. Support services. 805-893-3778.

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE

St. Vincent's of Santa Barbara
Helps single moms on welfare or very low income with affordable transitional housing and services, day care for infants/toddlers and preschool age children. 805-683-6381 ext. 101.

Transition House
Drug- and alcohol-free residential program for homeless families. ESL, computer, and parenting classes. Career Development Program, Infant Care Center, childcare referrals, and Second and Third Stage Housing Programs. 805-966-9668 or www.transitionhouse.com.

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FITNESS/NUTRITION

Body Electric
Promotes participation, recognition, and celebration of women and girls in sports and physical activity. Their Body Electric Scholarship is awarded each year to a female high school student at the National Girls and Women Sports Day Luncheon hosted by the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table. 805-569-7144.

Women's Sport Foundation
Provides increased participation and career opportunities for girls and women in sports and fitness. 805-898-8910 or wosport@aol.com.

Santa Barbara Women's Soccer Organization
SBWSO is based in Santa Barbara/Goleta area and is run by volunteers, including team managers and players. Two major divisions exist within the league, providing opportunities for players of all abilities to play soccer. SBWSO welcomes all players, coaches or teams who would like to join the league. New players can independently join a currently registered team, or may contact the league at sbwso@yahoo.com to find a team to play with.

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HEALTH

Phoenix of Santa Barbara
The Phoenix of Santa Barbara was founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972 by a group of individuals wanting to improve social and mental health services in Santa Barbara. These founders included the Reverend Kevin Snow, Carol Doane, Ada Schick Wing, and Eleanor Wright.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious supplemental food vouchers and referrals to health and social services. Low income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five are screened for financial and nutritional risk eligibility. Phone: (877) 275-8805.

Breast Cancer Resource Center
For women with breast cancer; support and educational meetings with cancer experts as speakers. No cost, families welcome. 805-569-9693.

Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara
Medical services, education, family planning, pregnancy counseling, and birth control. 805-963-5801.

Postpartum Education for Parents
Nonprofit founded by a group of mothers to offer support after the births of their children. Relies on trained parent volunteers. 805-564-3888.

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RECOVERY/SUPPORT

Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center
The Center has served over 10,000 survivors of sexual assault and their significant others in the last 30 years. They are dedicated and committed to ending sexual assault in our lifetime. 24-hour hotline: (805) 564-3696.

Casa Serena, Inc.
A safe, sober living environment for women recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. 805-966-1260.

The Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Variety of programs to assist abused women, including support groups, counseling, and batterers' treatment programs. 24-hour hotline, 805-656-1111.

Domestic Violence Solutions for S.B. County
Full-service domestic violence agency, with three 24-hour emergency shelters, four 24-hour hotlines, a transitional housing program, and counseling for men, women, and children affected by domestic violence. 805-963-4458.

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SOCIAL AND SERVICE CLUBS

Junior League of Santa Barbara
An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

United Nations Association
Nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the United Nations. Places special emphasis on support of women and children caught up in conflicts nationwide. 805-963-0433 ext. 213.

Jagriti Foundation
Jagriti Foundation focuses on supporting the work of women's organizations around the world. Through our Bridging Worlds program the Jagriti Foundation provides grants and short-term technical assistance to grassroots women's groups in developing countries. Women from grassroots organizations are also invited to work with North American and European based women's organizations to share and expand their skills and knowledge.

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