There is an abundance of incredible resources available for women and girls, particularly those in urban and underserved communities. We believe it is essential to share this information widely to ensure that support is accessible to those who need it most. Below, we have compiled a comprehensive list of resources and referrals tailored specifically for women and girls. This list encompasses various areas, including assistance for the homeless, support for survivors of domestic violence, mental health services, healthcare access, empowerment initiatives, educational resources, food support, and resources for the elderly, among others.

 

Comprehensive List of Resources for Women and Girls

 

Homelessness and Housing Support

• National Alliance to End Homelessness - Advocates for policies to prevent and end homelessness. info@naeh.org www.naeh.org

• Homeless Outreach Program - Provides shelter and transitional housing for women and children. contact@homelessoutreach.org www.homelessoutreach.org

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Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation - Offers affordable housing solutions. info@whedco.org www.whedco.org

• Coalition for the Homeless - Supports emergency services for homeless women and children. support@coalitionforthehomeless.org www.coalitionforthehomeless.org

• Domestic Violence Shelter NY - Offers shelter and resources for women fleeing domestic violence. help@dvshelterny.org www.dvshelterny.org

• Covenant House - Provides shelter and support for homeless youth, including young women. info@covenanthouse.org www.covenanthouse.org

• Women’s Resource Center - A local hub for women experiencing homelessness or housing instability. contact@womensresourcecenter.org www.womensresourcecenter.org

• Interfaith Hospitality Network - Offers temporary housing and support services to homeless families. info@ihn.org www.ihn.org

 

Domestic Violence Support

• National Domestic Violence Hotline - Provides crisis support for domestic abuse survivors. contact@ndvh.org www.ndvh.org

• Safe Horizon - Offers a range of services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. info@safehorizon.org www.safehorizon.org

• Women's Shelters - Directory of local shelters providing safety for women and children. support@womenshelters.org www.womenshelters.org

• RAINN Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - National resource for survivors of sexual assault. help@rainn.org www.rainn.org

 

Mental Health Resources

• National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI - Provides information and resources for mental health challenges. info@nami.org www.nami.org

• Women’s Mental Health Clinic - Specialized mental health services for women's unique needs. contact@womensmentalhealthclinic.org www.womensmentalhealthclinic.org

• TherapyAid Coalition - Offers free and low-cost mental health therapy for underserved communities. info@therapyaid.org www.therapyaid.org

• Crisis Text Line - Provides free, 24/7 support via text for those in crisis. support@crisistextline.org www.crisistextline.org

• Mental Health America - Offers resources and tools for mental health education and support. info@mhanational.org www.mhanational.org

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Healthcare Services

• Planned Parenthood - Offers affordable reproductive healthcare services. info@plannedparenthood.org www.plannedparenthood.org

• Women’s Health Initiative - Focuses on health education and services for women. contact@whi.org www.whi.org

• Federally Qualified Health Centers FQHCs - Provides comprehensive health services regardless of ability to pay. info@fqhc.org www.fqhc.org

• National Women’s Health Network - Provides resources and advocacy for women’s health issues. contact@nwhn.org www.nwhn.org

• Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA - Funds healthcare programs for underserved populations. info@hrsa.gov www.hrsa.gov

 

Empowerment and Advocacy

• The Women’s Empowerment Project - Provides training and resources for women to empower themselves. contact@weproject.org www.weproject.org

• Girls Inc. - Inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold through mentorship and programs. info@girlsinc.org www.girlsinc.org

• Women’s Business Centers - Provides resources for women entrepreneurs. support@wbc.org www.wbc.org

• The American Association of University Women AAUW - Advocates for gender equity in education and the workplace. info@aauw.org www.aauw.org

• Feminist Majority Foundation - Supports women’s rights initiatives and educational programs. contact@feministmajority.org www.feministmajority.org

 

Education and School Resources

• Educate Girls - Focuses on empowering girls through education. info@educategirls.org www.educategirls.org

• Scholarships for Women - Provides a list of scholarships specifically for female students. support@scholarshipsforwomen.org www.scholarshipsforwomen.org

• National Education Association NEA - Offers resources for teachers and students alike. info@nea.org www.nea.org

• Code.org - Provides resources to advocate for women in tech education. contact@code.org www.code.org

 

Food and Nutrition Resources

• Feeding America - National network of food banks providing assistance to those in need. info@feedingamerica.org www.feedingamerica.org

• WIC Women, Infants, and Children - Provides nutrition assistance for low-income women and families. contact@wic.gov www.wic.gov

• Local Food Pantries - Directory of food assistance programs in urban areas. info@localfoodpantries.org www.localfoodpantries.org

• Community Supported Agriculture CSA - Local programs that provide fresh produce. info@csa.org www.csa.org

 

Resources for Elders

• AARP - Provides various resources and support for older adults. info@aarp.org www.aarp.org

• ElderHelp - Local assistance for seniors in need, including transportation and home care. support@elderhelp.org www.elderhelp.org

• Senior Community Service Employment Program SCSEP - Offers job training for older adults. info@scsep.org www.scsep.org

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Arts and Culture

• Women in the Arts - Promotes visibility and opportunities for female artists. info@womeninthearts.org www.womeninthearts.org

• Local Community Centers - Offer workshops and programs to develop skills in the arts. contact@localcommunitycenters.org www.localcommunitycenters.org

 

Financial Literacy and Independence

• SCORE - Provides mentoring and education for women in business. info@score.org www.score.org

• National Endowment for Financial Education NEFE - Resources for financial literacy programs. info@nefe.org www.nefe.org

 

Health and Wellness Programs

• Yoga and Mindfulness for Women - Programs promoting physical and mental well-being. info@yogaforwomen.org www.yogaforwomen.org

• Local Recreation Centers - Offer fitness programs focused on women’s health. contact@localreccenter.org www.localreccenter.org

 

Community Building

• Neighborhood Resource Centers - Local hubs for community engagement and support services. info@neighborhoodresourcecenters.org www.neighborhoodresourcecenters.org

• Support Groups - Listings of local support groups for women experiencing similar challenges. contact@supportgroups.org www.supportgroups.org

 

Online Resources

• Facebook Groups for Women - Online communities for support and sharing resources. support@facebookgroups.com www.facebook.com

• Pinterest Boards for Women’s Health - Curated resources focused on women’s issues and wellness. info@pinterest.com www.pinterest.com

 

Career Services

• Job Training Programs - Local initiatives to help women re-enter the workforce. info@jobtraining.org www.jobtraining.org

• Resume Workshops - Community programs focused on career development. contact@resumeworkshops.org www.resumeworkshops.org

 

Mentorship Programs

• Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mentoring programs, including for girls. info@bbbs.org www.bbbs.org

• Women’s Leadership Programs - Initiatives to train women for leadership roles. contact@womensleadership.org www.womensleadership.org

 

Youth Programs

• Girls On The Run - Programs that encourage physical activity and empowerment. info@girlsrun.org www.girlsrun.org

• Youth Mentoring Initiatives - Connections for young girls with role models. contact@youthmentoring.org www.youthmentoring.org 

 

Online Communities and Networks

• Reddit Communities e.g., r/girlpower - Safe spaces for women to connect and share resources. support@reddit.com www.reddit.com

• Women’s Forums - Online platforms for discussing women’s issues and sharing experiences. info@womensforums.com www.womensforums.com

 

Scholarships and Grants

• Pell Grants - Federal aid for low-income students, including women. info@pellgrant.gov www.pellgrant.gov (http://www.pellgrant.gov) 

• Women's Independence Scholarship Program - Scholarships for women who have survived domestic violence. contact@wisp.org www.wisp.org

 

Crisis Support

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7 crisis intervention for individuals in distress. contact@suicidepreventionlifeline.org www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• 211 - National service that connects individuals to resources based on needs. info@211.org www.211.org 

 

Parenting Resources

• Parenting Workshops - Local community workshops on parenting and child development. info@parentingworkshops.org www.parentingworkshops.org

• Play Groups - Community programs for mothers and their children. contact@playgroups.org www.playgroups.org

 

Technology Access

• Digital Literacy Programs - Training programs to enhance technology skills among women. info@digitalliteracy.org www.digitalliteracy.org

• Affordable Internet Programs - Resources for low-income families to gain internet access. info@affordableinternet.org www.affordableinternet.org

 

Transportation Services

• Local Ride Programs - Services providing transportation for women needing to access resources. info@localrideprograms.org www.localrideprograms.org

 

Child Assistance

• Child Advocacy Programs - Support for children, ensuring their safety and well-being. contact@childadvocacy.org www.childadvocacy.org

• After-School Programs - Activities providing care and education for children after school hours. info@afterschoolprograms.org www.afterschoolprograms.org

 

Community Health Initiatives

• Mobile Health Clinics - Offering health services in underserved areas. info@mobilehealthclinics.org www.mobilehealthclinics.org

• Community Health Worker Programs - Connecting women with local health resources. contact@chwprograms.org www.chwprograms.org

 

Environmental Resources

• Women in Nature Programs - Encouraging women’s participation in environmental conservation. info@womeninnature.org www.womeninnature.org  

 

Advocacy and Legal Support

• Civil Rights Organizations - Resources for women fighting for their rights. info@civilrights.org www.civilrights.org

• Family Law Clinics - Legal advice and representation for family and domestic matters. contact@familylawclinics.org www.familylawclinics.org

 

Parenting Resources

• Breastfeeding Support Groups - Local support for breastfeeding mothers. info@breastfeedingsupport.org www.breastfeedingsupport.org

• Parent Education Programs - Workshops on effective parenting techniques. contact@parenteducation.org www.parenteducation.org

 

Support for Victims of Trafficking

• Polaris Project - Provides resources and support for victims of human trafficking. info@polarisproject.org www.polarisproject.org

• Local Human Trafficking Task Forces - Community efforts to combat trafficking and support victims. contact@localtaskforce.org www.localtaskforce.org

 

Outreach and Networking

• Women’s Networking Events - Opportunities for women to connect professionally. info@womensnetworkingevents.org www.womensnetworkingevents.org

• Community Forums - Discussions on women’s issues and community needs. contact@communityforums.org www.communityforums.org

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Skill Development and Workshops

• Local Libraries - Resources for skill development and educational workshops. info@locallibraries.org www.locallibraries.org

• Maker Spaces - Community spaces with tools for women to develop new skills. contact@makerspaces.org www.makerspaces.org

 

Fitness and Wellness Programs

• Women-Only Fitness Classes - Classes designed to empower women through physical activity. info@womenfitnessclasses.org www.womenfitnessclasses.org

• Nutritional Counseling - Programs offering guidance on healthy eating. contact@nutritionalcounseling.org www.nutritionalcounseling.org

 

Personal Safety Resources

• Self-Defense Classes - Workshops to build confidence and self-defense skills. info@selfdefenseclasses.org www.selfdefenseclasses.org

• Safety Apps for Women - Technology solutions for personal safety. contact@safetyapps.org www.safetyapps.org

 

Support for Caregivers

• Caregiver Support Programs - Resources for women caring for elderly or disabled family members. info@caregiversupport.org www.caregiversupport.org

• Access to Legal Representation

• Family Justice Centers - Comprehensive legal assistance for victims of abuse. info@familyjusticecenters.org www.familyjusticecenters.org

• Pro Bono Legal Services - Free legal aid for low-income women. contact@probonolegalservices.org www.probonolegalservices.org  

 

Holistic Health Resources

• Alternative Health Practices - Services such as acupuncture or holistic counseling tailored for women. info@holistichealth.org www.holistichealth.org

• Health Fairs - Community events providing free health screenings and resources. contact@healthfairs.org www.healthfairs.org

 

International Resources

• Global Women’s Empowerment NGOs - Organizations supporting women worldwide. info@globalwomen.org www.globalwomen.org

• Cultural Connecting Programs - Resources linking women of diverse backgrounds. contact@culturalconnecting.org www.culturalconnecting.org

 

Information Directories

• Local Resource Directories - Online directories listing services available in specific communities. info@localresourcedirectories.org www.localresourcedirectories.org   

• Women’s Resource Guides - Comprehensive guides for accessing local support services. contact@womensresourceguides.org www.womensresourceguides.org

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Additional Resources and Referrals:

• Cash Assistance Programs - Information on governmental aid for low-income women. info@cashassistance.gov www.cashassistance.gov

• Child Care Assistance Programs - Resources to help women access affordable childcare. contact@childcareassist.org www.childcareassist.org

• Legal Aid Societies - Offers legal assistance to low-income individuals, especially for family law and domestic issues. info@legalaid.org www.legalaid.org

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center - Provides information on sexual assault prevention and response. info@nsvrc.org www.nsvrc.org

• Language Access Programs - Resources for non-English speaking women seeking services. contact@languageaccess.org www.languageaccess.org

• Disability Rights Network - Advocacy and resources for women with disabilities. info@disabilityrights.org www.disabilityrights.org

• LGBTQ+ Resources - Support for LGBTQ+ women and girls, including shelters and healthcare access. info@lgbtqresources.org www.lgbtqresources.org

• National Organization for Women (NOW) - website: now.org, contact email: now@now.org​

• Center for Reproductive Rights - website: reproductiverights.org, contact email: info@reprorights.org​

• Planned Parenthood - website: plannedparenthood.org, contact email: info@ppfa.org​

• Girls Inc. - website: girlsinc.org, contact email: info@girlsinc.org​

• Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - website: wilpf.org, contact email: wilpf@wilpf.org​

• Girls Who Code - website: girlswhocode.com, contact email: info@girlswhocode.com​

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - website: naacp.org, contact email: info@naacpnet.org​

• The Representation Project - website: therepresentationproject.org, contact email: info@therepresentationproject.org​

• Women's Funding Network - website: womensfundingnetwork.org, contact email: info@womensfundingnetwork.org​

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - website: ncadv.org, contact email: info@ncadv.org​

• Women's Media Center - website: womensmediacenter.com, contact email: info@womensmediacenter.com​

• Step Up Women's Network - website: suwn.org, contact email: info@suwn.org​

• Every Mother Counts - website: everymothercounts.org, contact email: info@everymothercounts.org​

• Global Fund for Women - website: globalfundforwomen.org, contact email: info@globalfundforwomen.org

• Women for Women International - website: womenforwomen.org, contact email: info@womenforwomen.org​

• She Should Run - website: sheshouldrun.org, contact email: info@sheshouldrun.org​

• Women in Film - website: womeninfilm.org, contact email: info@wif.org​

• Girls on the Run - website: girlsontherun.org, contact email: info@girlsontherun.org​

• Women's Prison Association - website: wpaonline.org, contact email: info@wpaonline.org​

• Women's Sports Foundation - website: womenssportsfoundation.org, contact email: info@womenssportsfoundation.org​

• The Center for Women and Families - website: thecenteronline.org, contact email: info@thecenteronline.org​

• GlobalGirl Media - website: globalgirlmedia.org, contact email: info@globalgirlmedia.org​

• Women's Resource Center - website: womensresourcecenter.org, contact email: info@womensresourcecenter.org​

• Women Moving Millions - website: womenmovingmillions.org, contact email: info@womenmovingmillions.org​

• Women's Law Project - website: womenslawproject.org, contact email: info@womenslawproject.org​

• National Black Women's Justice Institute - website: nbwji.org, contact email: info@nbwji.org​

• Girls Not Brides - website: girlsnotbrides.org, contact email: info@girlsnotbrides.org​

• Empower Her Network - website: empowerhernetwork.org, contact email: info@empowerhernetwork.org​

• Women's Earth Alliance - website: womensearthalliance.org, contact email: info@womensearthalliance.org​

• Global Women's Institute - website: globalwomensinstitute.org, contact email: info@globalwomensinstitute.org​

• International Women's Health Coalition - website: iwhc.org, contact email: info@iwhc.org

• Women Thrive Alliance - website: womenthrive.org, contact email: info@womenthrive.org​

• Women's Refugee Commission - website: womensrefugeecommission.org, contact email: info@wrcommission.org​

• National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health - website: latinainstitute.org, contact email: info@latinainstitute.org​

• Women of Color Network - website: wocninc.org, contact email: info@wocninc.org​

• Ms. Foundation for Women - website: forwomen.org, contact email: info@forwomen.org​

• National Partnership for Women and Families - website: nationalpartnership.org, contact email: info@nationalpartnership.org​

• Black Women's Health Imperative - website: bwhi.org, contact email: info@bwhi.org​

• Running Start - website: runningstart.org, contact email: info@runningstart.org​

• Women's March - website: womensmarch.com, contact email: info@womensmarch.com​

• Women in Global Health - website: womeningh.org, contact email: info@womeningh.org

• Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) - website: ywca.org, contact email: info@ywca.org​

• American Association of University Women (AAUW) - website: aauw.org, contact email: info@aauw.org​

• National Organization of Women Black Women's Health Project - website: nbwhp.org, contact email: info@nbwhp.org​

• Center for Women in Government and Civil Society - website: cwgl.rutgers.edu, contact email: info@cwgl.rutgers.edu​

• The American Women's Association - website: awa.org, contact email: info@awa.org​

• American Association of University Women (AAUW) - website: aauw.org, contact email: info@aauw.org​

• Women's Global Education Project - website: womensglobal.org, contact email: info@womensglobal.org​

• The Women's Foundation - website: womens-foundation.org, contact email: info@womens-foundation.org​

• Institute for Women's Policy Research - website: iwpr.org, contact email: info@iwpr.org

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This rich tapestry of resources is designed to provide essential support to women and girls in various situations, including those facing homelessness, domestic violence, mental health challenges, health care access issues, and the need for empowerment. We encourage you to explore these resources and share them within your community, helping ensure that all women and girls can access the support they need.

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