Los Angeles Section, National Council of Jewish Women

Each day, NCJW|LA volunteers fan out across the city, running programs sponsored by Youth Educational Programs & Services Department. Over 100 volunteers provide programs serving over 4,500 children at 13 Title I Elementary Schools, community and transitional housing shelters across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley and High School programs for teen moms. Imagine the difference you can make. Our Back 2 School Store provides new clothes, and backpacks to over 400 students each year.

Our programs include: Light up the Library, School and community-based afterschool tutoring and enrichment programs, Afterschool Homework Clubs, Book Give-aways, Art programs for Elementary Schools, Teen Mom Tutoring, Back 2 School Store

In recognition of the organization's commitment to addressing the social and economic realities facing women and their families, the NCJW|LA Scholarship Committee has awarded financial assistance to Los Angeles County residents for more than 20 years. Since its inception, it has provided more than $250,000 in grants that are focused on improving the quality of life through responsive social service programs distinguished by a vigorous commitment to self-sufficiency, education, and social responsibility.

The Scholarship Committee was created in 1987 as a vehicle for distributing funds to women and men who have shown initiative and courage in facing the obstacles in their lives. They have also made a commitment to higher education in order to achieve a better future for themselves and their families. Scholarships are awarded in two cycles annually according to strict guidelines and a comprehensive application process.

This year's courageous Scholarship recipients not only represent struggles, triumphs, challenges and successes, but also the dreams that we all share of reaching our goals and creating a better life for our children and families.

Help us help those among us who are far less fortunate. We - and in turn, they - depend on your generosity to Council Thrift Shops. As the key funding source and financial lifeline for NCJW/LA's wide-reaching programs and services, Council Thrift is central to our ability to serve those who need us most. In short, your donations of furniture, clothing, house wares, toys and books are not only put to good use by others who need them, the revenue generated by their sale directly serves thousands of women and children in need in our community. NCJW/LA Council Thrift Shops is able to give away more than 70,000 items to 5,000 needy individuals each year through the 20 social services agencies that partner with us at the NCJW/LA Annual Clothing Giveaway. NCJW/LA provides these same agencies, as well as its own clients, with free clothing vouchers that can be used by individuals who may be returning to the workforce or who need back-to-school clothing for their children.

Since 1909 NCJW/LA, a volunteer organization of advocates has developed generations of women leaders and advocates serving the non-profit and civic communities.
 NCJW|LA social justice programs provide education and legislative advocacy on issues that affect and impact women, children and families in the areas of children's rights, economic justice, healthcare, human trafficking, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, and gender-related violence.

 NCJW/LA’s members will take action and give testimony to local, state and national legislators based on our own client data, as well as participation in coalitions, writing letters to legislators and educating the community on current social justice issues. 
This past year we started "The Talk Project" a program designed by teens for teens to address the issues of sexual assault.

Monthly programs throughout the greater Los Angeles Area providing a way for women to make a difference in their community through various projects.

Bringing together like-minded young professionals
who are passionate about social justice to engage in
volunteerism, advocacy, community-building, fundraising,
networking, and professional development. YPLC members
also help organize the annual Back 2 School Store.