Sister Allied Organizations By State
Many of our Sister Allied Organizations have affiliates, chapters or trainings around the country. Some have them listed geographically on their websites:
- NARAL Pro-Choice America State Affiliates
- WAND Chapters, listed by locale.
- Find state and city events hosted by the White House Project.
- Planned Parenthood's local and state offices.
- NOW Chapters, by state and region.
- League of Women Voters (local affiliates)
Below is a list of other Sister Allied Organizations in different states.
Alabama
Alabama Solution
Mobile, Alabama
334-471-8946
The Alabama Solution is a bi-partisan non-issue-oriented group of Alabama citizens,
predominantly women, who think that the time has come for women to play a leadership role in
state government. Members of the Alabama Solution believe women can make a positive difference
in the quality of government and in the lives of all Alabamians.
Arizona
Emerge Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
602-454-0394
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Arizona.
Arkansas
American Women Presidents
Little Rock, AR
501-454-6487
American Women Presidents is
dedicated to promoting the election of women to the U.S. presidency
and vice presidency.
California
Good Ol' Girls
San Francisco, CA
A social and political network of political women interested in engaging with their communities and each other.
Stanton Hughes Political Consulting
San Francisco, CA
Ranging from regional districts to statewide races, Staton Hughes manages
all aspects of political campaigns. Stanton Hughes acts as architect, general contractor
and carpenter. They write the strategic plan, develop the message and build the
machinery to get it to voters.
Emerge California
San Francisco, CA
415-874-7433
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in
California.
Georgia
Georgia’s WIN List
Douglasville, GA
770-489-6689
Georgia's WIN List is a
political action committee that seeks to change the face of Georgia
politics by electing more pro-choice Democratic women to the General
Assembly and to statewide office who are committed to reproductive
freedom and economic, educational, and legal equality for all women.
Illinois
Chicago Foundation for Women
Chicago, IL
312-577-2801
Chicago Foundation for Women supports the achievement of social justice through grantmaking and advocacy. All women and girls in Chicago have the opportunity to achieve their
full potential and live in safe, just and healthy communities.
Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership (IWIL)
Springfield, IL
217-525-8434
The Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) is an educational organization that exists to encourage and train women to
become effective leaders in Illinois government and politics.
Iowa
DAWN’S List: Democratic Activists for Women Now
Johnston, IA
515-226-9448
DAWN is an organization of grassroots
volunteers which began with Barbara Boxer’s campaign for the U.S.
Senate in 1992. DAWN members recognize that parity in numbers and
rights for women and men in all areas of our society will benefit each
of us.
Maine
Emerge Maine
Augusta, ME
207-615-4187
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Maine.
Maine Women's Lobby
Hallowell, ME
207-622-0851
The Maine Women's Lobby, a membership organization, was formed in 1978
when a group of Maine delegates to the National Women's Conference met
to discuss activities the delegation might undertake to promote the
well-being of Maine women.
Massachusetts
Barbara Lee Family Foundation
Cambridge, MA
617-234-0355
The Barbara Lee Family Foundation, based in Cambridge, MA was
established in 1999. It was founded by Barbara Lee to strategically
advance two of her longstanding passions – women in politics and the
contemporary art. Over the past seven years, the Foundation has conceived, directed and
provided funding for projects in these two areas. The Women in
Politics Program Area strives to empower more women to become
fully engaged in the political process. The Contemporary Art Program
Area seeks to advance the visual contemporary art in Boston and the
work of contemporary female artists throughout the country.
Emerge Massachusetts
Boston, MA
617-367-4930
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Massachusetts.
Minnesota
WomenWinning (Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund)
St. Paul, MN
507-281-8264
Established in 1982 by a group of 25 bi-partisan women to increase the number of women in public office.
Missouri
Missouri Women's Council
877-426-9284
Serves as a resource for women pursuing their political goals in Missouri, featuring a network of advisory services.
Harriet's List
314-494-4399
Working to increase the number of progressive women in the Missouri State Legislature.
Nevada
Emerge Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
702-581-3060
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Nevada.
New Jersey
Center for American Women and Politics– Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ
732- 932-9384
CAWP is a university-based research, education and public service center. Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life.
New York
Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy
New York, NY
212-725-8825
The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee is building a new generation
of Democratic women candidates, informed voters, and political
activists throughout New York State. Their mission is inspired by the dynamic legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt,
one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Eleanor
Roosevelt dedicated her life to expanding the role of women in politics
and government. As she famously said, "Democracy is not about words,
but action."
Women's City Club of New York
New York, NY
212-353-8070
The Women's City Club of New York, established in 1915, is a nonprofit,
non-partisan, multi-issue activist organization dedicated to improving
the lives of all New Yorkers. The WCC shapes public policy to promote
responsive government through issue analysis, education, advocacy and
civic participation.
New Mexico
Emerge New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
505-899-0392
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in New Mexico.
North Carolina
Lillian's List
Raleigh, NC
919-834-9008
A North Carolina donor network dedicated to providing financial, strategic,
and political support to Democratic women serving in the North Carolina
General Assembly, and new candidates, who are committed to reproductive
freedom and equality for women.
Oregon
Emerge Oregon
Contact through Emerge America
San Francisco, CA
415-344-0323
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Oregon.
Texas
Annie's List
Austin, TX
512-481-8100
Since being created in 2003, Annie’s List has accomplished major
milestones and changed the political landscape of Texas. Annie's List played a
critical role in electing twelve new Democratic women to the Texas
House of Representatives and another to the Texas Senate, has trained
hundreds of potential candidates and campaign staffers across the
state, engaged tens of thousands of women voters and helped fill the
power pipeline for tomorrow’s women leaders – including for Mayor of
Houston in 2009 and statewide offices in 2010.
Utah
Utah Women's Alliance for Building Community
Salt Lake City, UT
801-557-7946
The UWABC provides monthly opportunities to connect, learn and get
involved. Through the well-attended breakfast meetings and the evening
events, members and guests share passions, information and a commitment
to the larger community of which we are all a part.
Wisconsin
Emerge Wisconsin
Madison, WI
608-257-1032
Emerge's mission is to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women who
want to pursue elective office at the local and state level in Wisconsin.
