EMPOWERING THE FUTURE GENERATION

Most of the business of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. is handled through the various task forces.

The standing initiatives are:

Enrichment for Children and Youth
Voter Empowerment
Seniors Task Force
Health and Welfare
Education
Membership
Media
Political Action
Communication
Global Outreach

SAVE THE DATE

40th Anniversary of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Senior Christmas Luncheon
December 3, 2019

An estimated 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and about 15% of those don’t know they are infected.
Of the U.S. population living with HIV, almost half are virally suppressed.
There were 39,782 new HIV diagnoses in 2016.
In 2016, Southern states accounted for more than half of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite making up just 38% of the overall U.S. population.
African Americans accounted for 44% of HIV diagnoses in 2016, although they comprise only 12% of the population.
In 2016, 18,160 people were diagnosed with AIDS. There were 6,721 AIDS-related deaths in 2014.

Our Story

SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. was founded by Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Lowery in 1979 and is primarily a volunteer organization addressing issues of social action, community and economic development. The organization also engages in activities promoting heritage pride, legislative affairs, and programs to strengthen families, and advocacy for economic justice and peace issues.

The concern of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. emphasizes women’s issues, children’s needs, and enrichment, heritage pride, political awareness, health and welfare, education, and participation in international affairs.

Events

Read about our latest events and how to get involved.

Save the Date – Drum Major for Justice Awards
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Women Inc., will host an evening of celebration at its annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Gala on Saturday, April 4, with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. and awards dinner at 7 p.m. “Honoring Our Past Present and Future” is the theme of the 41st annual...
April 4, 2020
Save the Date – Evelyn G. Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Remembering the Past… In the remembrance of those who sacrificed and gave their lives to the movement, Mrs. Evelyn G. Lowery and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N, Inc. has constructed thirteen memorials in their honor. The two-day Evelyn G. Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Educational Tour traces the steps of the Civil Rights Movement throughout Alabama. The tour originates from...
February 29, 2020
Senior Christmas Luncheon
The 40th Anniversary Senior Christmas Luncheon will be held December 3, 2019. This annual Christmas Luncheon serving the elderly has grown to become one of the SCLC WOMEN, Inc’s, most heart felt events. Celebrating the lives of our community elders through fun, fellowship and mouth watering food, more than bodies are filled, hearts are lifted....
December 3, 2019
Pampering for Peace
An annual program created in 2005 designed to restore and to cultivate the soul, the mind, the spirit and the body of female victims of domestic violence. On average 60 ladies are provided a day of comfort and of care sponsored by a local salon and spa. The event includes participation of powerful women mentors/leaders who are survivors and/or in...
October 7, 2019