National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter

Mission: To advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. Vision: Black women and girls will live in a world where socioeconomic inequity does not exist. Core Values: We believe in…Gender equity; Inclusion; Respect; Racial & Social Justice; Integrity & Accountability; Economic Empowerment and Collaboration

The coalition is an advocacy organization whose mission is to promote leadership development and gender equity in health, education and economic empowerment for women and girls. It also strives to improve lives by creating educational and transformational programs and opportunities. In addition, upon recognizing local and national issues that adversely impact the community, the group takes action by contacting local and/or nationally elected officials to ensure that each voice is heard.

Health
Health is a vital component of a thriving community. The Coalition of 100 Black Women is concerned about the well-being of the whole community and the whole person: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our primary focuses will be advocacy in the areas of Family & Childhood Obesity, Cancer/Health Disparities, and Metabolic Disease.

PRIORITY FOCUS:

• Childhood and Family Obesity Initiative

• NCBW Cancer Health Disparities Program

• NCBW Metabolic Syndrome Initiative

• Prevention/Decrease Mortality

• Improve Health Outcomes

• Access to Affordable Healthcare

• Culturally Competent Research

• Quality of Life - Public Safety and Crime

Education
The Coalition of 100 Black Women delivers support services that help youth achieve their educational goals. By supporting positive experiences, fostering a positive self-perception and self-respect, encouraging excellence in education and promoting the pursuit of positive lifelong goals, NCBW is creating future leaders.

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Eliminate Disparities

• Improved Outcomes and Graduation Rates

• Vocational/College Preparation

• S.T.E.M. Education

• HCBU Supports

• Access Affordability

Economic Empowerment
The Coalition of 100 Black Women's economic programs focus on financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. NCBW's empowerment programs include comprehensive workshops and seminars that promote economic self-sufficiency. Sister-Nomic$ is the new NCBW philosophical mindset our path to economic empowerment.

SISTER-NOMIC$™ PROGRAM:

• Our Path to Economic Empowerment

• A philosophical mindset to consider ourselves FIRST in all economic decisions.

PRIMARY FOCUSES:

• Pay Equity

• African American Woman-Owned Business Growth

• Livable Wage Employment Opportunities

Testimonials

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter has been serving the Midlands community for over 10 years by providing over 35 annual outreach and advocacy programs. To date, since 2014, $53,000 have been awarded to fifty-three outstanding college bound female students.