
Our Mission
To lead, develop, advocate, and empower women of African descent as they support their families and communities.


Sweet Potato Festival
SMUD
Councilwoman Mai Vang, District 8
UC Davis All of Us Research Program
Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, District II
Councilmember Rick Jennings III, District 7
Vendors, Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center and Sweet Potato Pie Contest Judges

The Heritage Cookbook
For the first time in nearly a decade,
the NCNW Sacramento Valley Section
has published a heritage cookbook.






Commitment | Unity | Self Reliance
Chartered on June 8, 1972, the Sacramento Valley Section began under the leadership of Legacy Life Member Bettye O. Williams with the support her sisters in purpose — Maude Brewer, Callie Carney, Life Member Minnie Clopton, Leslie Fort, Rosa Gillespie, Geneva Hamilton, Life Member Janette Hampton, Dr. Sumatra Kirkland, Jimie Rhinehart, Mary Louise Riles, Julia E. Sledge, Callie Smith, and Jackie Smith. Today, the section continues to support and advocate for women of African descent under its current president, Donna Wood, who is supported by a body of dedicated and passionate women from all backgrounds.
Our Programs

Youth Section & STEAM

Good Health WINs
Good Health WINS begins with education. Our advocates understand the importance of immunizations and are working to create an infrastructure for good health. This is achieved by reducing health disparities, increasing vaccination opportunities, vaccination education and identifying the drivers of vaccine hesitancy.

Children of Promise
Our Founder & National Officers

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

Dr. Dorothy I. Height
