Programs
Our Advocacy Iniatives
ADVOCACY IS OUR FOCUS
NCBW Polk County Chapter advocates on behalf of Black Women and Girls by promoting leadership development and gender equity in the areas of Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Public Policy
HEALTH
HEALTH
Health is a vital component of a thriving community. Our primary focuses will be advocacy in the areas of Family and childhood Obesity, Cancer/Health Disparities, and Metabolic Disease.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
NCBW delivers support services that help youth achieve their educational goals. By encouraging excellence in education and promoting the pursuit of positive lifelong goals, NCBW is creating future leaders.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Our economic empowerment programs focus on financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. They include comprehensive workshops that promote economic self-sufficiency
PUBLIC POLICY
PUBLIC POLICY
We advocate by reaching out to our local, state, and federal legislators to address change; attending town halls, school board, and county board of supervisor meetings; and partnering with organizations and legislators
