THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS says it is the voice of America's 10.6 million women-owned businesses. It shares resources and represents its members' interests in the business community and in government.

WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE says its mission is "to empower survivors of domestic violence by providing quality holistic and compassionate services."

WOMEN IN TRANSITION works "empower women who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse to make positive changes in their lives, eliminate their vulnerability to oppressive and abusive relationships, and build lives for themselves and their children that are free of substance abuse and violence." It provides early intervention and prevention services that include a 24-hour hotline, information and referral services, individual and group empowerment counseling, and advocacy for women who are endangered by domestic violence and substance abuse.

THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT helps low-income women and their families by developing housing and neighborhood facilities; providing supportive services; advocating for policy change; and honoring "leadership, dignity, and equity in our communities." WCRP says it has created a model that works for community development, putting that power to work for low-income women and their families.

RUTGERS-CAMDEN LAW SCHOOL has a family-law specialist who previously served as senior staff attorney at the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, where she founded and chaired the National Task Force on the Violence Against Women Act. She has also taught at the Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and New York University law schools. Professor Goldfarb teaches Family Law, Professional Responsibility, Sex Discrimination, and Torts.

THE WOMEN'S THERAPY CENTER was founded in 1972 by a group of feminist therapists who challenged gender biases in psychotherapy. Believing the mental health care system excludes many women who need services, the center says it welcomes women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, and all sexual preferences.

WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN INTERNATIONAL, part of the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing the participation of women in democratic processes and civil society. WCI says it "provides training and skills building to help women overcome the political, social and economic obstacles that limit their involvement in government and in assuming leadership positions throughout society." The WCI Chair is a former congresswoman who teaches courses on Empowering Women Leaders in Emerging Democracies and Dealing with the Media, based on some of the international training done by WCI.

THE WOMEN'S LAW PROJECT is a pioneering advocacy organization formed "to advance the legal, social, and economic status of women through litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, and individual counseling." Since 1974, it has challenged sex discrimination in employment, education, athletics, and insurance; advanced the rights of lesbian and gay parents; advocated on behalf of impoverished women; worked for reform in child custody, child support, and protection from abuse actions; and championed the rights of sexual assault survivors.

THE WOMEN'S MEDICAL FUND assists low-income women and girls who want but cannot afford a safe, legal abortion. Founded in 1985 after Pennsylvania cut off Medicaid funding for abortions, it has raised almost $1 million for emergency assistance to thousands of clients.

THE WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITIES RESOURCE CENTER says it "empowers people through various self-help strategies including savings, self-employment networks, Start Smart Microenterprise Trainings, Community Development Financing, WORCweb.com E-Commerce initiatives and Family Savings Accounts programs."

WOMEN'S WAY raises money and public awareness "to fight for and achieve women's equality, safety, self-sufficiency and reproductive freedom through women-centered funding, advocacy and education." It says it supports more than 30 groups aiding 250,000 people.