Our Vision
The society we seek
To achieve a society based upon the feminist values of social, political, racial and economic gender equality
Mission and Vision
Feminist values in action
SBWPC works to build political power, advance equality and support leaders who share our feminist values
Our Foundation
Vision and mission
The vision defines the society SBWPC seeks while the mission describes how the organization works toward that goal
Our Mission
How we work toward that vision
As a nonpartisan political action committee, we endorse candidates who support our positions and promote a feminist agenda. We are committed to taking social action against discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or ability
To promote and fund these goals, we provide Candidate Development Workshops, Endorsement Meetings, Cosmopolitics, Presidents’ Circle Luncheons, Community Outreach events and Educational Forums
Social equality
Political equality
Racial equality
Economic equality
Mission in Practice
How the work takes shape
SBWPC carries its mission into public life through candidate support, social action, political education and leadership development
01Candidate Support
Endorse candidates
SBWPC uses a nonpartisan process to evaluate and endorse candidates who support the organization’s positions and feminist agenda
02Social Action
Challenge discrimination
SBWPC takes social action against discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or ability
03Education and Leadership
Educate and develop leaders
Programs, workshops, forums and community outreach create opportunities for political education, leadership development and civic participation
Programs and Activities
Where the mission appears
These recurring programs and activities are among the ways SBWPC advances its stated mission
Candidate Development Workshops
Training and preparation for people considering elected or appointed leadership
Endorsement Meetings
Member participation in SBWPC’s candidate evaluation and endorsement process
Cosmopolitics
SBWPC’s signature public program bringing civic and political conversations to the community
Presidents’ Circle Luncheons
Gatherings that support organizational connection, leadership and political engagement
Community Outreach
Public-facing engagement that connects SBWPC with communities throughout Santa Barbara County
Educational Forums
Programs that provide information and discussion on issues connected to SBWPC’s mission and positions
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