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Women Creating Change Through our research, advocacy, and leadership development programs, we empower women to shape policy, strengthen communities, and transform systems.

Women Creating Change (WCC), formerly known as the Women’s City Club of New York, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and gender-expansive individuals, ensuring they have the power to shape the future of NYC Women Creating Change (WCC), formerly known as the Women’s City Club of New York, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and gender-expansive individuals, ensuring they have the power to shape the future of New York City. Founded in 1915 by suffragettes committed to promoting responsive government and improving conditions for the women of New York City, WCC works to advance gender equity by equipping women of color, women experiencing financial hardship, and gender-expansive individuals with the knowledge, tools, and resources to advocate for the issues that matter most to them. WCC collaborates with partners, policymakers, and advocacy groups to drive real change in economic justice, education, health care and reproductive justice, and safety. We're committed to building a more equitable New York City together with women and gender-expansive people from underrepresented communities. Visit wccny.org.

It's not over until you show up. Women in NYC outvote men in every election cycle (The Power of Participation, WCC, 2025...
10/16/2026

It's not over until you show up.

Women in NYC outvote men in every election cycle (The Power of Participation, WCC, 2025). But that power only counts if women vote at the ballot. Women show up for our families, neighborhoods, and this November should be no different.

You still have a week left to register! Check your status today, then send this to someone who needs the reminder.

Voter Registration Deadline is October 24th, early voting runs October 24th through November 1st, and General Election Day is November 3rd.

Check your registration and make a plan by visiting: https://vote.nyc/

A pay equity law passed. A first-ever conference held. Voting PSAs seen by 7 million people. That was 2025's list. 2026'...
10/15/2026

A pay equity law passed. A first-ever conference held. Voting PSAs seen by 7 million people. That was 2025's list.

2026's list is already forming: deeper work on economic justice and health access, an expanded Civic Leadership Program, and continued pressure on childcare affordability and wage equity.

Read the full report to see how one year built the case for the next: https://bit.ly/WCCAnnualReport2025

Women of color are more likely to register to vote at polling places, schools, and hospitals than anywhere else. That si...
10/13/2026

Women of color are more likely to register to vote at polling places, schools, and hospitals than anywhere else. That single data point shows where access already works, and where WCC is pushing to expand it.

It's one finding in The Power of Participation, our new research on civic power. The bigger picture: women volunteer more than men in NYC, 20% compared to 17%, and community involvement runs higher among Black women at 18%. But only 5% of women have ever held a leadership role in a local organization, a gap that widens sharply with income.

Read the full research to see the rest of the findings: https://bit.ly/WCCAnnualReport2025

10/12/2026

Indigenous communities have been leading, organizing, and defending this land since long before any system existed to exclude them from it. Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor that history and the Indigenous women who continue to carry it forward.

Indigenous women remain among the most civically active and community-rooted leaders in this country, all while facing some of the steepest barriers to economic security, healthcare access, and political representation.

In NYC, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated October 11–12 on Randall’s Island with 24 hours of cultural performances, music, spoken word, guest speakers, and more. The event is free and open to all.

Learn more about the event and get involved: https://ipdnyc.squarespace.com/

10/11/2026

Did you know the gender wage gap can get worse the longer women stay in the workforce, especially in the education sector?

WCC's research shows that men and women starting out in NYC's education sector earn about the same. But by the time women educators reach the highest-paying roles, men earn nearly twice as much as them.

On the International Day of the Girl, WCC wants the next generation of girls to grow up in a workforce where they are paid equally for their work.

🔗Read our full findings in WCC's Unequal Ground report to learn more: https://bit.ly/UnequalGroundReport

💡Care about pay equity in our schools? These are the members of the NYC Council Committee on Education, the people shaping policy for our city's classrooms:

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That's a wrap on the State of NYC Women Conference 2026! 💜 Thank you to every speaker, sponsor, and New Yorker who joine...
10/08/2026

That's a wrap on the State of NYC Women Conference 2026! 💜

Thank you to every speaker, sponsor, and New Yorker who joined us today. Real change in New York starts with women's lived experiences, and today you shared yours.

The conversation doesn't end when the doors close. Here's how to stay involved:

Honor a woman who made a difference in your life by nominating her as a Changemaker: https://forms.gle/om7sfbuueomAMNCV7

Sign up for our newsletter so you never miss an event: http://eepurl.com/i_4JyM

Learn more and get involved: https://wccny.org/en/get-involved

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LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜 Today, we honor the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem. Writer, activi...
10/08/2026

LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem.

Writer, activist, and feminist organizer, Gloria spent her life making sure women were seen, heard, and considered. Her work opened doors for generations of women, including many in Civic Hall today.

Amplify Her NYC is presenting this year's Glassbreaker Award in her memory. Amy Richards, Board Member of Gloria's Foundation, accepted the award on her behalf.

Thank you, Gloria. We carry the work forward.



Gloria Steinem

LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜 We've spent the day on bold ideas, promising policies, and community-...
10/08/2026

LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜

We've spent the day on bold ideas, promising policies, and community-driven solutions. Now comes the harder part: making them last.

In our final panel, "Beyond the Conversation: Building Systems That Work for Women," Sabrina Stratton, Senior Vice President and Northeast Regional Director at Amalgamated Bank, leads a conversation on what comes next.

She's joined by Diana Franco, Senior Vice President of Economic Mobility and Social Impact at women.nyc and New York City Economic Development Corporation; L. Joy Williams, President of NAACP; Grace Rauh, Executive Director of Citizens Union; and Jahmila Edwards, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the NYC Office of the Mayor.

Jahmila noted, "I would say we can't afford to ignore the affordability agenda. That means housing, child care, groceries, health care, all the things that New Yorkers are struggling with to make ends meet. The majority of people in this room are already talking about how to make strides, but it's a crisis."

Stick around! The Amplify Her Foundation Glassbreaker Award honoring Gloria Steinem is up next.

LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜 Rounding out our "Pathways to Political Power: Women's Leadership in ...
10/08/2026

LIVE from the State of NYC Women Conference 2026 💜

Rounding out our "Pathways to Political Power: Women's Leadership in New York City" panel, NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah of the NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice shared why she stepped into government:

"For some years, I was at an organization that assisted communities with sustainability, dignity, and respect, and what shifted my ideas about coming into government was the opportunity. I have worked on many campaigns in my professional career, believing you support people doing good things. We asked questions about class analysis, about how gender and race impact your class, and I saw a good fight and jumped in. I heard the stories, some that reminded me of my own: families who wanted to go to work and be seen, who were tired of choosing between rent and groceries. If there was ever an opportunity to come into a political project and take a chance, I thought it was now. Not to say it's amazing, but how do we make things better for every New Yorker?"

The day isn't over yet! Follow WCC for live updates from the conference floor.

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