Working locally to promote equality for women
The Central Oregon Coast Chapter of the National Organization of Women is affiliated with the national organization and is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights. NOW is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States, and its purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
Next Chapter Meeting
👉 Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30 - 6:45PM
Newport Public Library, McEntee Room
35 NW Nye St., Newport
Panel Discussion: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Provided two $1500 OCCC Student Scholarships
Oregon NOW annual meeting in Newport Oct 3-5
Restarted Chapter meetings Oct 29
Next Meeting: Jan 15, 2026
Northwest Abortion Access Fund - The Northwest Abortion Access Fund is an abortion fund serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Trained, compassionate volunteer advocates run a toll-free helpline, and the fund helps people pay for abortion care by sending funding directly to the clinic. Visit https://nwaafund.org for more information.
Plan C is a website resource that provides up-to-date information on how people in the U.S. are accessing abortion pills online. Find answers to FAQ such as "What is the abortion pill? How often is it used? Is it safe?" Visit https://www.plancpills.org/ for more information.
Aid Access is a website run by a team of medical doctors and longterm abortion rights activists. The aim of the Aid Access website and service is to create social justice and to improve the health status and human rights of women. Visit https://aidaccess.org for more information.