About Women's Programs for Women
Women's empowerment programs in the US are funded through a mix of federal grants (Office on Women's Health, Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor, WANTO grants for nontraditional trades) and nonprofit networks like the YWCA, AAUW, and the National Council of Women's Organizations. Services typically include leadership development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship through SBA Women's Business Centers (WBCs), and peer support groups. Dress for Success outfits women re-entering the workforce, and Bottomless Closet and Step Up Network mentor low-income women. State-level women's commissions advocate on policy and refer to local providers. This directory aggregates WBCs, YWCAs, women's commissions, and empowerment nonprofits.
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YWCA Southern Nevada at 4220 S Maryland Pkwy in Las Vegas focuses on women's economic empowerment, racial-justice programming, and career development workshops for Clark County women. Programs include financial-education sessions and youth-girls programs. Call 702-385-9922 to ask about upcoming cohort start dates and how to enroll.
702-385-9922 · 4220 S Maryland Pkwy Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
The Las Vegas affiliate at 2141 S Industrial Rd provides referral-based interview suiting, employment-retention coaching, and the Going Places Network career circles for Southern Nevada women returning to work. Bring your referral letter from a partner agency to your first appointment. Call 702-992-4300 to confirm Tuesday-Friday suiting hours.
702-992-4300 · 2141 S Industrial Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm · Visit Website
SBA-funded Women's Business Center at 2770 S Maryland Pkwy in Las Vegas supporting Nevada women entrepreneurs with free one-on-one counseling, business-plan reviews, and microloan referrals. Especially active in helping immigrant and Latina founders navigate Nevada LLC formation and Clark County business licensing. Call 702-734-3555 to schedule an advising session.
702-734-3555 · 2770 S Maryland Pkwy Suite 212, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Girls on the Run Las Vegas delivers an evidence-based 10-week after-school program combining running with confidence- and life-skills curriculum for girls in 3rd-8th grade across Clark County schools. Spring and fall seasons culminate in a community 5K. Call 702-891-4867 to find a participating Las Vegas school or to volunteer as a coach.
702-891-4867 · Las Vegas, NV · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
State commission based in Carson City advising the Governor and Legislature on policy issues affecting Nevada women and families, including pay equity, domestic violence, and reproductive health. Public meetings are open to women across the state. Call 702-486-4277 to find meeting dates or to submit testimony on pending issues.
702-486-4277 · Carson City, NV · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Las Vegas Urban League at 3575 W Cheyenne Ave in North Las Vegas delivers workforce development and economic empowerment programs for Black women and other women of color, including job training cohorts, financial coaching, and small-business support. Call 702-636-3949 for current cohort openings.
702-636-3949 · 3575 W Cheyenne Ave Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
AAUW maintains active branches in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson advancing women's education, workplace equity, and leadership. Nevada branches host policy forums, scholarship programs, and Title IX advocacy. Free to read national research, and modest dues to join a local branch — useful for Nevada women in higher education and the professions.
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NOW has local chapters in Las Vegas and northern Nevada advocating for women's rights on reproductive freedom, pay equity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Public events, advocacy training, and lobbying days at the Nevada Legislature are open to women across the state.
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League of Women Voters of Nevada and its Las Vegas Valley and Northern Nevada chapters run nonpartisan voter education, candidate forums, and ballot-measure briefings. Useful for Nevada women wanting to understand state ballot questions, school-board races, and county-commission elections before voting.
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National YWCA office; in Nevada the local Southern Nevada YWCA runs economic empowerment and racial-justice programs. The national site is useful for finding YWCAs in neighboring Arizona, California, and Utah for Nevada women relocating across state lines or seeking national policy resources.
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Coalition of women's foundations funding solutions to women's and girls' issues. Useful for Nevada nonprofits seeking grants and for Nevada women researching which foundations fund services in their county — including Nevada Women's Fund in Reno.
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Junior League of Las Vegas and Junior League of Reno are active chapters that train women in nonprofit leadership while running community programs — anti-trafficking, child literacy, and women's-health projects. Annual membership dues apply; placement options accommodate working women.
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Soroptimist clubs in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and rural Nevada provide Live Your Dream Awards (education grants) and Dream It Be It career mentoring for girls. Useful for Nevada women heading head-of-household and seeking education funding.
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Zonta clubs in Las Vegas and Reno advance the status of women through service and scholarships, including the Jane M. Klausman scholarship for women in business. A networking option for Nevada professional women interested in international women's advocacy.
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