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, September through June, we meet via Zoom on first Mondays (odd-numbered months, 6 pm) or in person/hybrid on first Sundays (even-numbered months, 11:30 am) 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 to1/30, 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

We are excited to announce the major recipients of our pledge funds for 2024-2025.  They are:

  • La Casa Hogar – $1200 will support their work to connect and transform Latina families in the Yakima Valley. They provide classes to adults, during which their  children attend their on-site preschool.
  • ALL Options – $500 will support their Nationwide Talkline for people seeking support for pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption.
  • Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho. $800 will help fund their reproductive health services in central and eastern Washington, serving also as a resource for those in Idaho.
  • MADRES – $1500 will support Hispanic and Mixteco women in the Casino Rd Community of Everett with English language, GED, and vocational programs. This donation was supported in part by our fundraiser.

We have also donated to Worldwide Fistula Fund to fund one surgical treatment of obstetric fistula in Africa. 

Recent programs on Reproductive Justice and on Indigenous Women

Last year we focused on Indigenous Women, with an emphasis on empowering young women and girls and on gender-base violence. Donations are described here and educational events are detailed on this page. We installed our Faceless Dolls Exhibit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women at Shoreline Public Library. 

In 2022-2023, we spearheaded the approval of a Congregational Stand that states: Reproductive Justice is a Fundamental Human Right. This Stand is based on the proposal by the Sister Song Collective that all people have the right to bodily autonomy, to bear or not bear children, and to raise their children in a safe and healthy environment. 

 

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For More Information

Contact: Advocates For Women