Advocates For Women

Improving the Lives of Women for more than a Decade!

Our Mission

We believe that enhancing the lives of women makes the world better for all. Recognizing the intersectional effects of gender, racial and economic inequities, we strive to maintain a learning mindset. We work to advance reproductive justice, gender equity, and women’s well-being through advocacy, giving, and education, with compassion and respect for all who identify as women.

Our Work

Participation and leadership of and by women is essential to addressing local, national, and global disparities and injustices, particularly those suffered by women. We seek to help women locally and globally by:

  • raising money or acquiring products for non-profit organizations which help women (see Fundraising for Women for details)
  • raising awareness among ourselves and the congregation about challenges facing women (see Advocacy and Awareness for more)

A two year focus on Women and Poverty

In 2025-2027, we will be educating, advocating and raising funds dedicated to women and girls living in poverty. Our values encourage us to help where we can to mitigate the causes and consequences of poverty. 

Our Gatherings

Each month, we gather on the First Monday of the month at 7pm via Zoom to plan and reconnect. We work collaboratively in standing groups (such as those that organize our book discussions or state legislative advocacy efforts) and in planning groups that are dedicated to a single project, so there is room for participation by all who are interested. We use a democratic decision making model and follow the EUUC Covenant of Healthy Relations.

Throughout the year we gather for some fun times together, such as visiting museum exhibits and having lunch at local restaurants. 

For more information contact: Advocates For Women

Special events

11/3 to 11/30, 2025. Our Faceless Doll project on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women was on exhibit at the Edmonds Library

12/5/2025 Members Holiday Season Social – Lunch lunch at Scott’s Bar and Grill followed by shopping for holiday decor at Sky Nursery. 

1/11/26 to 3/12, 2026 EUUC Lobby Room. Advocates join with Racial Justice and the Climate team to advocate for or against bills in the Washington legislature.  Over 3000 contacts were made with legislators. Most of our bills relating to reproductive health and economic justice for women and families passed, with mixed results on gender-based violence. 

2/19/2026 Film Discussion via Zoom: We Wear the Mask; The Hidden Face of Women in Poverty

5/3/3026 Book Discussion Getting Me Cheap: How Low-wage Work Traps Women and Girls in Poverty.

5/31 to 6/14 2026, Drive to collect “Little Extras” for the women at the Elizabeth Gregory Home Day Center, These in include craft supplies and personal care items. 

6/23/26 A special outing to Kingston to enjoy a meal and socialize. 

 

Recent Donations

Advocates for Women is pleased to announce the major recipients of our pledge funds for 2025-2026.  They are:

Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services –   $1185 for aid in Deaf and Deaf/Blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, including legal, medical, psychotherapy, vocational services and long term housing.   

Westside Baby – $800 towards providing essential items such as diapers, formula, car seats, toys, and equipment to families in need throughout Western King County. 

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho —$500.00 to support reproductive health services at low cost for people in Washington and Idaho. 

Cedar Valley Clinics – $500 so women and LGPTQ individuals can receive reproductive health services on a sliding scale in Washington State.   

Additionally we donated $700 to the Worldwide Fistula Fund for their work in restoring women’s lives through surgical treatment of obstetric fistula in Africa.

 

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For More Information

Contact: Advocates For Women