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COALITION PARTNERS
 
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Kary Moss 2966 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201-3035 (313) 578-6800
kmoss@aclumich.org
Detroit Action Network for Reproductive Rights Kris Hamel 5922 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 378-2369 danforr@sbcglobal.net
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan Sarah Scranton P. O. Box 19104 Lansing, MI 48901-9104 (517) 482-1080 ppam@pfa.org
 
BUSINESS WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS 
 American Business Women's Association Metro Detroit Area Council Caria Little P.O. Box 43417 Detroit, MI 48243 (248) 229-7649 ABWA_Motorcity@yahoo.com
 
Business & Professional Women's Club/USA Barbara Henton 5409 Woodview Pass Midland, MI 48642 (989) 631-0271 bdhenton@aol.com
 
WOMEN'S CLUBS AND ALLIANCES
General Federation of Women's Clubs Escanaba Pat Boes 500 Lakeshore Dr. Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 428-453
 
Michigan Pay Equity Network Polly Howe 825 Nightingale Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 562-6924 pollyh@ameritech.net
 
Inforum, A Professional Women's Alliance Leslie Herrick 3663 Woodward Ave, Ste. 4-1610 Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 578-3230 tbarclay@inforummichigan.org, bpalazzolo@inforummichigan.org,
Zonta Club Michigan Capitol Area Lynn Ochberg P.O. Box 11148 Lansing, MI 48901 michigancapitol@zontadistrict15.org
 
WOMEN IN CAREERS
Michigan Women's Business Council Michelle Richards 2002 Hogback Rd. #12 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 677-1400 certification@miceed.org
 
National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter Amy Marshall 26677 W. 12 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48034 (313) 961-4748 asmarshall@nawbogdc.org
 
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Detroit, No. 0183 Kathleen Dobson kdobson@alberici.com
 
National Association of Career Women Lansing Founding Chapter Debra Steller P. O. Box 27203 Lansing, MI 48909
 
Zonta International Linda DeGrow 12883 Evergreen Ln. Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-4109 degrow@localnet.com
 
WOMEN IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor Friend P. O. Box 1864 Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1864 awc@hvcn.org
 
Association of Women in Science University of Michigan Bonnie Ludwig 1065 Frieze 105 S. State  Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1285 (734) 763-8212 awis_board@umich.edu
 
Communities for Equity Diane Madsen 2548 Northboro NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 460-6341 madsend9@comcast.net
 
Michigan Education Association - Women's Concerns Committee Mary Anne Adams P.O. Box 2573 East Lansing, MI 48826 (517) 332-6551
 
Society of Women Engineers Michigan State University Judy Cordes 1424 Engineering East Lansing, MI 48824-1226 (517) 355-6616 ext.3 cordes@egr.msu.edu
 
Society of Women Engineers University of Michigan Ashley Issa 1226 EECS Bldg.1301 Beal Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1226 (734) 763-5027 swe.pres@umich.edu
 
 
Center for Gender in a Global Context International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University Lisa Anne Fine Ferguson 206 International Center Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5040 gencen@msu.edu
 
Center for Women in Transition Charisse Smith Mitchell 411 Butternut Dr. Holland, MI 49424 (616) 392-2829 charissem@aplaceforwomen.org
 
GENDER & WOMEN STUDIES
ERAmerica Laura Callow 15511 Oak Dr. Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 425-3572 mieramerica@cs.com
 
Gay/Lesbian Educators Association of MI Friend P. O. Box 271 Royal Oak, MI 48068 (810) 755-7445
 
Gender & Women's Studies Program Western Michigan University Dr. Cathryn Bailey 3061 Moore Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5365 (269) 387-2511 cathryn.bailey@wmich.edu
 
COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN
The President's Commission on the Status of Women Wayne State University Michele Cote COSW Office: 1081 F/AB Detroit, MI 48202 cotem@med.wayne.edu
 
WOMEN'S HISTORICAL CENTER
The Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame Sandy Soifer 213 W. Main St. Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 484-1880 or
(517) 372-9772 sandysoifer@sbcglobal.net
 
 
WOMEN IN LABOR & TRADES
 AFL/CIO Women's Council Denise Caldwell 419 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 neicybear@sbcglobal.net
 
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Women's Committee Friend 1034 N. Washington Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 487-5081
 
Coalition of Labor Union Women Metro Detroit Chapter Millie Hall Jefferson Station P.O. Box 14120 Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 657-0023 clupres@aol.com
 
Coalition of Labor Union Women Michigan Capital Area Chapter Veronica Johnson 2617 Winsford Lansing, Mi 48917 (517) 393-8635
 
Michigan Tradeswomen Assocation Friend 1250 Scotten St. Detroit, MI 48209 (313) 554-2103
 
 
UAW International Union Women's Department Gloria Brimm 8000 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 926-5432
 
WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT 
Ingham County Women's Commission Judi Brown Clarke Ingham County Courthouse P.O.Box 31 Mason, MI 48854 (517) 676-7200 jbc@msu.edu
 
Ingham County Women's Foundation (ICWF) Vicci Marrero Knowlton 404 S. Jenison Ave. Lansing, MI 48915-1132 (517) 303-4902 vicciknowlton@sbsgloal.com
 
League of Women Voters Detroit Metro Area Mary Bugeia 7 Cherry Hill Ct. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 562-7524 marybugeia@comcast.net
 
League of Women Voters Michigan Jessica Pat Reiser Donath 200 Museum Dr, Suite 104 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 484-5383 office@lwvmi.org
 
Macomb County Women's Commission Jessica Cheshire 28390 Groveland Roseville, MI 48066 jessica.chesire@uwsem.org
 
MI Women in Municipal Government Barbara Holt 4243 Remembrance Rd. NW Walker, MI 49504-1181 (616) 791-6859
 
Michigan Democratic Women Caucus Virgie Rollins 19432 Burlington Detroit, MI 48203 (313) 892-6199
 
 
Michigan Environmental Council Lana Pollack 119 Pere Marquette Dr. #2a Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 487-9539
iinfo@enviromentalcouncil.org
 
Michigan Women's Assembly Karen Sundberg 15538 Dupage Blvd. Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 287-8604
 
 
Michigan Women's Foundation Carolyn Baetz P.O. Box 15060 Detroit, MI 48215-0060 (313) 640-0128 contact@miwf.org
 
National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section Susan Gertner 26400 Lahser Rd. Ste. 306 Southfield MI, 48033 (248) 355-3300 ext.3 sgertner@ncjwgds.org
 
National Organization for Women Michigan Renee Beeker P.O. Box 860 East Lansing, MI 48826 (517) 485-9687 president@michnow.org
 
Michigan Excellence In Public Service Series Joan B. Jackson 12211 East Kinnikinic Rd. Northport, MI 49670 (231) 386-5118 info@mepss.org
 
 
Oakland County Women's Commission Wanda Lohmeier 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. County  Service Center Bldg. 12 East
Pontiac, MI 48341-0421 (248) 808-1032 jpoppyjon@aol.com
 
WOMEN IN POLITICS 
Progressive Women's Alliance of West Michigan Melissa Anderson P.O. Box 1315 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1315 mailbox@progressivewomensalliance.org
 
Republican Women's Federation of Michigan Friend 10200 S. Tower Rd. Maple City, MI 49664 (231)228-6834
 
Women Official's Network (WON) Barbara R. Moorhouse P.O. Box 404 Birmingham, MI 48012-0404 (248) 335-7637 won@womenofficialsnetwork.org
 
The White House Project, Michigan Field Office Shannon Garrett 161 Ottawa Ave. NW Suite 305-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 454-8836 sgarrett@thewhitehouseproject.org
 
 
WOMEN'S SORORITIES 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. & The Links, Inc. Ann Arbor Alumnae Bettye W. McDonald 2657 Salisbury Ln. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 761-9008 bjwm@comcast.net
 
WOMEN IN HEALTHCARE & NURSING
Michigan Nurses Association Tom Bissonnette 2310 Jolly Oak Rd. Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-5640 minurses@minurses.org
 
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging Sharon L. Gire 7109 W. Saginaw Hwy, 1st Floor Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 373-7876 OSADirector@michigan
 
Junior League Detroit Lisa Fildes 32 Lake Shore Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726 (313) 881-0040 jldoffice@ameritech.net
 
WOMEN OF COLOR ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
National Black Nurses Association Grand Rapids Earnestine Tolbert P.O. Box 6942 Grand Rapids, MI 49517 (616) 452-7727 or
(616) 617-4987 or (616) 243 5399et53@comcast.net
 
National Black Women's Health Project Lansing Evelyn Spears 2790 Sirhal Drive #103 East Lansing MI 48823 (517) 337-1134 changeop@voyager.net
 
 
African American Women's Network Francine Rozier 17503 Roselawn St. Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 341-6163  frozier82@hotmail.com
 
Asian Pacific American Women's Association (APAWA) Iris Horner 2166 Tamarack Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-1865
hornerio@yahoo.com
 
The Links, Inc. East Lansing/Lansing Chapter Janette C. Henderson P. O. Box 22025 Lansing, MI 48909 wvatwin@yahoo.com
 
 
GIRLS -YOUNG WOMEN
 
Girl Scouts  (Lynne)
 
Camp Fire USA - West Michigan Council Gayle Orange Waters Circle 1257 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 949- 2500 info@campfireusawmc.org
 
Girls Empowered Kimber Bishop-Yanke P.O. Box 236 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 593-9911 girlsempowered@aol.com
 
Ruby Girls - RubyGirl is a program designed for teen girls between the ages of 13-18.
This program was inspired by the need for young ladies to understand their self-worth and to demand respect from their peers and male counterparts.
http://www.rubygirlteenprogram.com/index.html

Think Girl has created workshops aimed at educating young women on a variety of issues aimed at boosting their self-esteem and self-worth.  Starting in April, Think Girl will begin running the workshops in metro-Detroit. If you are interested in bringing Think Girl to your school or community center email thinkgirl.workshops@gmail.com
James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Peg Talburtt 180 Little Lake Dr. Suite 6B Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 769-5653 peg@knightfoundationMI.org
 
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Lansing Area NOW
 Lansing Branch ACLU,
Michigan Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice,
Lansing Area Advocates for Choice
Lansing Area League of Women Voter
 MSU Medical Students for Choice,
MSU Students for Choice,
 Jane Doe Fund.
RECENT ADDITIONS FROM THE MI WOMEN'S COMMISSION NEWSLETTER
Ingham County Women's Commission www.ingham.org and www.icwfnd.org
Macomb County Commission on Women  Jessica Cheshire, Chair www.macombcountymi.gov
Women's Commission for  Oakland County www.oakgov.com