5117 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615

Phone: (773) 667-7061 | Fax: (773) 667-7064
Email: nhbwdir@aol.com
Website: http://www.nhbwinc.com/

Principal Staff:
Bettye J. Gavin, Central Region Chairperson 
Dianne Hood, Northern Region Chairperson 
Margaret Roberts, Eastern Region Chairperson 
Geneva Westley, Southern Region Chairperson

Type of Organization: National Grassroots/Advocacy
Founded: 1973

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to:

• Support and sponsor community-based health and human service initiatives
• Present and preserve the achievements of African-American women and their significant contributions to society
• Promote and sponsor projects that improve and enrich lives through the arts and cultural currents of the community
• Prepare women and girls for community service and leadership
• Advocate for the wellbeing of women and their families.