Welcome to
NorCal NCNW
Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible. Faith in God is the greatest power, but great, too, is faith in oneself.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Events
A Webinar on empowerment, leadership and creating change
Friday, August 21, 2026
Join us for a candid conversation on the status of Black Women in California
Join us for a candid conversation on the status of Black Women in California
Honor the Past. Empower the Future.
Help us preserve the history, art, and culture that define our community.
Support the museums keeping our legacy alive.
Legacy Planning Webinar
Watch the NorCal NCNW Legacy Planning Webinar. Learn how to secure your family’s future with expert estate planning tips and resources.
About NorCal
The NorCal Region represents ten community-based sections in Northern California, including:
- Alameda County
- East Bay Area
- East Oakland-Hayward
- East Palo Alto
- Fairfield/Suisun
- City/Vacaville
- Golden Gate
- Sacramento Valley
- San Francisco
- Santa Clara County
- Vallejo
Additionally, the Region includes a Life Member Guild.
Together the NorCal Region works to execute the mission and goals of the National Organization.
Become A Member
Contact your local section to find out more about joining the National Council of Negro Women.
About NCNW
NCNW is an “organization of organizations” comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens and inspires more than 2,000,000 women and men. Founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist and for more than 50 years lead by the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height as president. In 2018, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole was elected at Chair and ushered in a new era of social activism and continued progress and growth for the organization.
Today, NCNW lifts up our program connection with our communities across the country. The new mantra for the organization reflected our programmatic pillars:
FOUR For the Future
- Education with a special focus on steam; science, technology, engineering, the arts and math
- Health – with a focus on disparities and HIV/AIDS
- Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy and
- Public Policy and Civic Engagement