Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
Provides information and assistance to adults with physical or developmental disabilities and to elderly individuals who are frail. We are also a resource for their caregivers, family and friends.
Contact: Deb Menacher, 715-261-6070 or e-mail

AAUW WI - American Association of University Women
Promotes equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Contact: Marian Seagren-Hall, 715-842-7464

AAUW Monona - American Association of University Women, Monona
Promotes equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Contact: Judy Lund, 608-873-7496 or e-mail

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Maintains constitutional rights for all citizens though programs of public education and litigation. Issues: equal protection for women and minorities, privacy, and reproductive freedom.
Contact: Chris Ahmuty, 414-272-4032x13

AFSCME Council 24 - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Wisconsin State Employees Union
Dedicated to improving the terms and conditions of employment for state employees.
Contact: Martin Beil, or 608-836-0024

AFSCME Local 2412 AFL-CIO - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Wisconsin State Employees Union
Labor union representing administrative support staff of UW Madison, Rock and Sauk Counties, and UW Extension.
Contact: Gary Mitchell or 608-257-2803

AFSCME Council 40 AFL-CIO - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
AFSCME Council 40 is one of 65 district councils which are affiliated with AFSCME international. Council 40's 30,000 members work for cities, counties, school districts, and other local units of government, as well as for health care and non-profit institutions in Wisconsin.
Contact: Rick Badger or 608-836-4040

BPW WI - Wisconsin Federation of Business and Professional Women
BPW is an advocacy group for working women. Their mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through information, education.
Contact: Diane Hackbarth, 920-458-6766, e-mail
Web Site: BPW WI

BECI - Business Educational Consortium Inc.
BECI was created to educate, analyze, and evaluate business enterprises owned by women, minorities or disabled veterans to determine if they meet all federal, state, and/or local requirements for certification as a woman, minority or disabled veteran owned business. BECI works to educate corporations on the value of utilizing these businesses and provides a listing of the certified firms to the private/public sector and governmental agencies for contract opportunities. and designs and produces programs that assist businesses in the pre-startup and planning of the business.
Contact: Ruby Brooks, 414-540-9380 or e-mail

Citizen Action of WI
Is the state’s largest public interest organization dedicated to social, economic and environmental justice for all. Unites the political clout of its 85,000 individual members and its 255 affiliate organizations into a significant grassroots force for social change around key issues and elections in Wisconsin. Mission is to: Win improvements that matter in our daily lives, give people a sense of their own power to shape the future and alter the relations of power to favor people over wealthy special interests.
Contact: Amanda Mayer, Administrative Director, 414-476-4501 ext. 200

CWAG - Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups is a federation of local, area and statewide groups and individuals whose mission is to advocate for the special needs of older persons; to assure that older persons are recognized as people of dignity and worth; and to affirm that older persons are partners in building the Wisconsin of tomorrow for people of all ages.
Contact: Glenna Schumann, Membership Coordinator and Assistant Consumer Advocate 608-224-0606 or e-mail
Website: CWAG

CWA - Communications Workers of America, Wisconsin Political Council and Wisconsin State Office
CWA is America's largest communications and media union, representing men and women in both private and public sectors. CWA members are employed in telecommunications, broadcasting, cable TV, journalism, publishing, electronics and general manufacturing, as well as airline customer service, government service, health care, education and other fields. The three major programs of the union are representation, organizing, and community/political action.
Contact: Ann McNeary, 608-246-4355, e-mail
Website: National: CWA or District 4: CWA - District 4

4-C - Community Coordinated Child Care, Madison
Assures the well-being of children in child care and assists their parents, and the providers who care for them, in creating quality child care.
Contact: Denise Bunbury, 608-271-9181, e-mail
Website: 4-C

Fair Wisconsin
Dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of our state's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and their families.
Contact: Josh Freker, 608-441-0143 or 866-441-0143 or email
Website: Fair Wisconsin

Family Planning Health Services, Wausau
Family Planning Health Services, a nonprofit organization, offers all Wisconsin residents 1-866-EC-FIRST: a toll-free response line for Emergency Contracteption (EC) and enrollment in Wisconsin's Family Planning Waiver. The Family Planning Waiver allows callers to receive family planning and reproductive health services through the health care provider of their choice. Through this service, women may obtain EC when needed or to have on hand. Family Planning Health Services provides family planning and reproductive health services to residents of Adams, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Taylor Counties. The agency provides nutrition information and supplements through the WIC program to residents of Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon Counties.
Contact: Sue Kettner, 800-246-5743, email
Website: EZ Emergency Contraception or Family Planning Health Services

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Contact: Andrea Kaminski, 608-256-0827

Madison Abortion Clinic, Madison
Offers outpatient reproductive health care clinic providing pregnancy testing, general gynecology, birth control, and first and second trimester abortion services. Issues: affordable access to abortion for women who elect to have the procedure, factual and medically correct health and sex education; availability of contraceptive services to all women.
Contact: Pam Scott, 608-251-5900, e-mail
Website: Madison Abortion Clinic

MATC - Madison Area Technical College
Contact: Debra Derr, 608-246-6091, e-mail
Website: MATC

Meta House
Meta House offers residential, day and out-patient treatment programs with supportive transitional housing and aftercare to women with substance use disorders.
Contact: Francine Feinberg, 414/962-1200, e-mail

Milwaukee Aging Consortium
The Milwaukee Aging Consortium combines the strength of its members to improve the lives of older adults through information, education, and collaboration.
Contact: Chris McLaughlin, 414-289-0980 or e-mail
Website: Milwaukee Aging Consortium

Milwaukee County Labor Council
Contact: Sheila Cochran, 414-771-7070

Milwaukee Older Women's League (OWL)
Contact: Jean Haase

NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin
Works to protect and preserve the right to choose while promoting policies and programs that improve women's health and make abortion less necessary; and to educate Americans and officeholders about reproductive rights and health issues and elect pro-choice candidates at all levels of government.
Contact: 608-287-0016, e-mail
Website: NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin

National Women’s Conference Committee
Supports the 25 issues on the agenda of the 1977 National Plan of Action for Women.
Contact: Sarah Harder, 715-831-9193

NOW - National Organization for Women - Madison
Is a nonprofit, activist based organization championing social, political, economic and legal equity between women and men through grassroots organizing, lobbying, education, protests and demonstrations. By creating coalitions with other organizations, they strive to end all forms of discrimination and violence.
Contact: 608-255-3911 or e-mail

NOW - National Organization for Women - Wisconsin
Takes action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of society now, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal participation with men.
Contact: WI-NOW, 608-255-3911

Planned Parenthood of WI
The mission of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. is to empower all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education and advocacy.
Contact: Shelle Michalak, or608-256-7549 ext. 2132

SPEIC Council #1
Contact: Linda Sondreal, 608-256-4730 or 800-853-4730 or email
Website: SPEIC Council #1

TAPIT/new works, Inc.
TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater creates, produces, and performs original works, collaborating with artists working in the disciplines of theater, tap dance, visual arts, and music; brings the arts to audiences of all ages and backgrounds; encourages participation in the arts through outreach; and enriches the lives of individuals and communities.
Contact: Danielle Dresden, 608-244-2938 or email
Website: TAPIT/new works

United Council of UW Students
United Council is Wisconsin's only statewide student research, lobbying, and service organization, representing approximately 150,000 students at 24 UW System campuses.
Contact: Women’s Issues Director, 608-263-3422 ext. 16 or e-mail
Website: United Council of UW Students

Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health
The Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health is an independent, statewide network of organizations dedicated to broadening the base of awareness and support for reproductive health as a critical component of women's health in Wisconsin.
Contact: Sara Finger, Director, 608-251-0139 in Madison or toll free 866-399-WAWH

WCADV- Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
WCADV is a statewide membership organization of domestic abuse programs, formerly battered women, and other individuals who have joined together to speak with one voice against domestic violence. They offer the following services: training and technical assistance; a quarterly educational journal; forums for the involvement of battered women and their children; networking and support for programs serving battered women and for professionals in related fields; training for professionals in legal, medical, social service, child welfare, housing, education and mental health fields; and policy/legislative advocacy.
Contact: Patti Seger, 608-255-0539 ext. 305

WCASA - Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault promotes the social change needed to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. Our mission is to support a statewide network of concerned individuals and organizations as they work toward this goal. WCASA was formed as a statewide coalition in 1985 and currently has over 170 individual, affiliate and sexual assault service provider members.
Contact: Linda Morrisson, 608-257-1516 or e-mail
Website: WCASA

WISCAP - Wisconsin Community Action Program Association
Is a statewide association of Community Action Agencies (CAAs). CAAs were created by the Economic Opportunity act of 1964 to help low-income people become self-sufficient. CAAs serve local communities by addressing the causes of poverty through community organizing, the provision of services, and the creation of opportunity.
Contact: 608-245-3291, e-mail
Website: WISCAP

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Is the organization for early childhood professionals and those who support their work. They promote excellence in child development practices through a range of professional growth opportunitites and support services. Their diverse members model excellence through their individual accomplishments, advocacy efforts and contributions to the field.
Contact: Ruth Schmidt, Executive Director, 608-240-9880 ext. 7242 e-mail
Milwaukee office: 414-278-9322
Website: WECA
National Assn for the Education of Young Children,
Center for the Child Care Workforce

WFPRHA - Wisconsin Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
Provides leadership which supports and enhances the quality of reproductive health care and family planning of Wisconsin as part of an overall commitment to confidential, affordable and accessible health care.
Contact: Lon Newman, 715-675-9858 or e-mail; or
Ellen Butts, e-mail
Website: FPHS or visit the new statewide Emergency Contraception website EZEC.

WFNHP - Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFP, AFL-CIO
The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals is affiliated with AFT Healthcare, the national healthcare division of the American Federation of Teachers. WFNHP is a democratically run labor union of health professionals, committed to the growth and empowerment of its membership and all health care workers. WFNHP seeks to secure optimal working conditions and professional development for its members, while playing a leadership role in establishing high standards of clinical practice and patient care.
Contact: Candice Owley or 414-475-6065 ext. 21

Wisconsin Head Start Association
An association of leaders dedicated to assuring the availability of comprehensive, top quality services for children and families in our state. We will accomplish this through advocacy, the delivery of professional development services, and the creation of unique resources for people and organizations committed to families.
Contact: Shelley Cousin, 608-442-6879, e-mail
Website: WI Head Start Association

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
Founded in 1991 as a network of activist groups and citizens of conscience within Wisconsin that facilitates activities, cooperation and communication among Wisconsin organizations and individuals working toward the creation of a world free from violence and injustice.
Contact: Judy Miner or 608-250-9240

Wisconsin Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
The Wisconsin RCRC is an interfaith alliance dedicated to ensuring reproductive freedom. All Coalition programs seek to give clear voice to reproductive health issues of people of color, low income individuals, youth, and others with little or no access to reproductive health care. Wisconsin RCRC programs include the Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom Project, the Clergy for Choice Network, a web site, and a statewide e-newsletter. Wisconsin RCRC is an affiliate of the national Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
Contact: Cathy Thompson at e-mail
Website: WRCRC

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO is a federation of over 1,000 local unions which collectively represent 250,000 workers in Wisconsin. They are united to achieve economic justice in the workplace and social justice in our communities.
Contact: Sara Rogers

WW=P - Wisconsin Women = Prosperity, Inc.
Wisconsin Women = Prosperity will build a sustainable economy in Wisconsin by empowering women to make their best contributions in corporate, political, and civic life; by building a collaborative statewide network among women and allied men; and by forging ties with the broadest range of public and private partners.
Contact: Linda VandenPlas or 608-245-0505

Wisconsin Women Library Workers
A feminist organization committed to improving the status of women in the library field and to the elimination of sex role stereotyping and sex bias.
Contact: Mary Knapp, 608-251-9036

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is a statewide economic development corporation providing quality business education and access to capital. WWBIC focuses its efforts on women, people of color, and low-income individuals. WWBIC was established in 1989 and has grown to be one of the leaders in microcredit and women's business training in the nation.
Contact: Wendy K. Baumann, 414-263-5450 ext. 109 or e-mail
Website: WWBIC

Wisconsin Women's Council
The Wisconsin Women’s Council is dedicated to enhancing the ability of Wisconsin women to participate fully in all aspects of life. The Council promotes initiatives that empower women; serves as an informational clearinghouse on women's programs; and promotes unique partnerships to address issues affecting Wisconsin women. The Board is appointed by the Governor and Legislative Leaders.
Contact: Christine Lidbury, 608-266-2219 or e-mail
Website: WWC

The Women’s Center, Inc. (Waukesha)
The Women's Center offers the following services free of charge to its clients: domestic abuse counseling, Sister House Shelter, transitional living program, 24-hour crisis line, sexual assault and abuse counseling, legal advocacy project, community education and awareness, child abuse prevention services, employment program, and Hispanic outreach.
Contact: Jenny von Helms, 262-547-4600 or e-mail
Website: The Women's Center

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Madison
Works to achieve through peaceful means world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, an end to all forms of violence, and to establish those political, social, and psychological conditions which can assure peace, freedom, and justice for all. The Madison branch was founded in 1922.
Contact: Bette Barnes, 608-238-6783
Website: National WILPF site

YWCA - Madison
Is the largest provider of affordable housing for women in Dane County. Emergency shelter for homeless families; innovative and effective programming for single mothers with a child four years old or younger. In addition offers a variety of programs and services including the Certified Nursing Assistant program, the TrANS Program, and Employment and GED classes.
Contact: Eileen Mershart, 608-257-1436, e-mail
Website: YWCA-Madison