Our Mission
Since 1985, the California NOW Foundation has been dedicated to helping women and girls thrive and participate fully in every part of society. As a nonprofit, charitable foundation, we focus our work right here in California—advancing equality, expanding opportunity, and creating lasting change. Because we believe the future is inclusive.
Our Commitiment to Education & Empowerment
We commit to expanding educational opportunities and empowering women and girls across California. Through scholarships, programs, and advocacy, we work to remove barriers to academic success and provide the tools and opportunities needed to grow, lead, and thrive.
Our Pledge to inclusion
The California NOW Foundation is deeply committed to fostering inclusion for all girls and women in every sphere of our society. True equality can only be achieved when every individual—regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, or background—has the opportunity to thrive. Our work ensures that women and girls have access to education, health care, economic opportunity, safety, and full representation in their communities. Through advocacy, education, and community-driven programs, we strive to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and build a future where every girl and woman can participate fully and confidently—because inclusion isn’t just our value, it’s the future.
Our Promise To Equality & Equity
The California NOW Foundation is committed to advancing equity for girls and women by dismantling the barriers that limit their opportunities. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and targeted programs, we address systemic inequalities in education, health, economic security, safety, and representation.