Sacramento Valley Section - NCNW, Inc.

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was founded December 5, 1935 in New York, NY by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with the support of 28 National African American Female Leaders as an organization of National Organizations to make life better for African American Women and their families. Any woman or man may join as members as long as they embrace the mission. Currently, NCNW's national headquarter is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. The Sacramento Valley Section (SVS) was chartered June 8, 1972 under the leadership of Bettye O. Williams, LCSW, as a community-based organization in conjunction with 240 other Sections in the United States and West Africa.

For several years, SVS has raised operating funds through the events:
1. The Sweet Potato Festival;
2. Christian Women of the Year Luncheon;
3. Women of Grace Tea; and
4. Restricted funds for the Children of Promise Conference (COP).

Each event targets a specific mission to offer tools, information, and celebrates the service of local leaders who serve the community. Additional programs include, Hats on to Dr. Dorothy I. Height honoring the National founder, Charter Members Legacy & Life Members are honored. Workshops on Financial Fortitude, Social Security Benefits, Breast Cancers, Diabetes and Alzheimer, and Foster Care. The Youth Section holds workshops on going to college, scholarships applications, career explorations and healthy lifestyle. We advocate for public policies that improve the life and health of the community and received the California Assembly Resolution for our many years of service and accomplishments.