Our Mission

The Women’s City Club of New York (WCCNY) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic organization that shapes public policy through education, advocacy and citizen participation.

Fullfilling Our Mission

Since its founding in 1915, the WCCNY has worked tirelessly to achieve policies of fairness, equity and inclusion for all New Yorkers. Utilizing the talents and expertise of its more than 500 volunteer members, it identifies current and emerging trends, draws insights from research and policy analysis, develops informed positions aimed at educating and empowering the public, sponsors forums for discussion and debate, generates local and broader strategies to activate, motivate and formulate effective solutions, and works in partnership with coalitions and groups to strengthen its efforts and pressure the body politic.
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Our Activism, Leadership
and Civic Service

From its beginnings on the eve of women’s suffrage, WCC members recognized that winning the vote would carry certain obligations. They took their citizenship seriously and grasped the opportunity to learn, understand and scrutinize every phase of municipal governance. They seized the chance to educate themselves and other women about the issues and how to become involved in policy debates and the political process. And, they identified ways to enlighten public officials, thus becoming an influence for responsive government and a body of opinion that could not be ignored. Today, WCC members continue to learn and effect change at the city, state and federal levels. WCC’s pattern of informed activism has earned the Women’s City Club the respect of the civic community and commands the attention of public officials who have called WCC members “reasoned citizen-advocates who know the way to City Hall.”

WCC Past Presidents

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
Join A Committee & Participate In
Wcc’s Decision-Making Process

Much of the work of the Women’s City Club such as actions on civic and organizational issues revolves around committee work. To make the most of your membership and participate in WCC’s decision making process, we encourage you to join one or more of our civic and/or standing committees. Their regularly scheduled dates and times are shown below. Committee meetings are held at the WCC offices: 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1403, between 27th and 28th Streets, New York City.

PARTICIPATE BY CONFERENCE CALL: If you are unable to attend a meeting in person, please contact the committee chair to arrange for participation by teleconferencing.

CONFIRM MEETING TIME: From time to time, as holidays or other events may necessitate a change in date / meeting time, please confirm the time of the meeting in which you are interested by calling the office at 212.353.8070 x 201, or by checking our CALENDAR, updated monthly, on this website.

STANDING / ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEES:
Development / Fundraising:
First Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm
Membership:
First Thursday of each month at 10:30 am
Public Programs:
First Thursday of each month at 10:30 am

CIVIC COMMITTEES / ISSUE ORIENTED:
Arts & Landmarks:
Fourth Monday of each month at 12:30 pm
Education:
First Monday of each month at 12:30 pm
Health Issues:
Fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 pm
Infrastructure:
Third Monday of each month at 3:00 pm
Archives / Oral History:
Third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm
Women’s Issues:
Second Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm