Advocacy
The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of
social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive
stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s rights, and reproductive freedom.
As such, NCJW advocates
for human services that are coordinated, comprehensive, accessible, and
sufficiently funded.
WASHINGTON INSITITUTE (3/20-3/23): Susan Gertner, Executive Director of NCJW/GDS, speaks about Washington
Institute!--See the video!
Experience the power of Washington Institute by visiting NCJW's Virtual Washington Institute. Log on at
www.ncjw.org/wix to
see each day's events, get the latest updates about program highlights, and
learn about featured public policy issues.
Visit the NCJW Action Center--See
latest Advocacy Campaigns
Sign up to receive Action Alerts
SOME CURRENT CAMPAIGNS:
Join together to "March Forth" in support of increased funding for child care, Head Start, and child nutrition.
Many of our Greater Detroit Section's
Community Service
projects align strongly with Advocacy for Social Justice.
NCJW continues to work for quality, comprehensive child care, early childhood programs, and school-age programs that are affordable and accessible for all.
Read more about Advocates for Family Welfare-Then and Now... |
Greater Detroit Section's
Michigan Activities
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Gary Peters,
U.S. House Representative, answers questions from the community about Health Care Reform
at the August 19th "meet and greet"
general meeting. |
Our Members Speak Out ...
Should Stupak language hold? NO--Ban assails the right of millions of women.
Read More ...
Events
April 20th -
"Equal Pay Day"; Wear red clothing on
April 20th to show support for equal pay for women doing similar jobs as men. The red color
signifies "being in the RED." Contact
NCJW/GDS, 248-355-3300, if you are interested in going to Lansing that day to
meet with legislators about Equal Pay.
April 26th - Special Program
- Trafficking of Women & Children; Cyber Crimes
7:30 PM at NCJW/GDS Office - FBI Special Agent Michael Glennon, Coordinator for
Crimes against Children, will offer tools for parents and grandparents to keep
children safe and what to look out for on the web's social network.
No
Charge. Open to the Public. Call 248-355-3300, ext. 0 for reservations, or send
email to mail@ncjwgds.org. |
Advocates for Social Justice
The National Council of Jewish Women will work on behalf of the following
priorities:
- Advance the Well-being and Status of
Women
- Advance the Well-Being of Children and Families
- Enhance the Quality of Jewish Life
- Ensure and Advance Individual and Civil Rights
- Support a Secure Israel and the Well-being of All Its People
Within these priorities, NCJW endorses and resolves to work for many resolutions. Read more about the organization's guiding principles, priorities, and
specific resolutions in
NCJW's
2008-2011 Resolutions brochure.
Read about NCJW's
Vision for America
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Act
NCJW embraces women of diverse backgrounds and temperaments, thinkers and doers
who want to play a part at the local, national and even global levels.
What unifies our 90,000 members and supporters around the country is a belief in
what NCJW stands for--the belief that progressive ideals put into meaningful
action can improve the world.
Take action today! Stand up and speak out with the
NCJW Action Center
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Contact Lansing Senators & Representatives
Go to "Find a Senator" to identify the Michigan Senator who represents your home
area:
FIND A SENATOR
Go to "Find a Representative" to identify the
Michigan Representative who represents your home area:
FIND A REPRESENTATIVE
Contact U.S. Legislators
U.S. House of Representatives
Gary Peters
(D) Farmington Hills, District 9
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (202) 225-5802
District: (248) 851-1366
Fax: (202) 226-2356
E-mail: submit email via website
Website: peters.house.gov
Thaddeus McCotter
(R) Livonia, District 11
1632 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (202) 225-8171
Fax: (202) 225-2667
E-mail:
Thaddeus.McCotter@mail.house.gov
Sander Levin
(D) Southfield, District 12
1236 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (800) 810-3880
Fax: (202) 226-1033
E-mail:
slevin@mail.house.gov |
U.S. Senate
Carl Levin
(D) Detroit
269 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6221
Fax: (202) 224-1388
E-mail: Go to website to contact
Website: www.levin.senate.gov
Debbie Stabenow
(D) Lansing
133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4822
Fax: (202) 228-0325
E-mail: Go to website to contact
Website: www.stabenow.senate.gov |
President of the United States
Barack H. Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
E-mail:
president@whitehouse.gov
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