NCNW INLAND EMPIRE SECTION
  • ABOUT US
    • MISSION, PLEDGE, & LEGACY
    • President's Letter
    • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
    • NCNW IE HISTORY
    • FOUNDER: DR. BETHUNE
    • NCNW IE BYLAWS
    • NCNW IE AFFILIATES
  • PROGRAMS
    • ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
    • EDUCATION
    • HEALTH EQUITY
    • SOCIAL JUSTICE
  • EVENTS
    • Photos
  • JOIN
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE

Welcome to the National Council of Negro Women
​Inland Empire Section


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NCNW is celebrating A New Era 
PLEDGE & LEGACY
President's Letter
Founder Dr. Bethune
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Who are we?

The National Council of Negro Women Inland Empire Section (NCNWIE) is a volunteer service organization chartered in 1968 in Rialto, 
See more under our History tab under the [About US] menu.

What is our mission?

Our mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities through service and leadership in four areas of focus: Health Equity, Economic Development, Education Support and Enrichment, Social Justice and Civic Engagement. 

Upcoming Events

Join us in-person for the last NCNW IE General Meeting 

This will be the last NCNWIE General Meeting of the summer,
Monday 6/23 @ 6pm, at the Grace Vargas Center, 1411 S Riverside Avenue Rialto, CA 92376.
We will have a HYBRID meeting, however we encourage all who can join us in-person to come out and fellowship with your NCNW Sisters.🥛 🍪🥮  
Snacks and drinks will be provided. 
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For those who can't come in-person, a link will be emailed.
If you are interested in finding out more about us, this is the perfect time! Come on out!
We look forward to seeing you!!!
Rialto City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30 PM, there will be a Rialto City Council Meeting at 150 S. Palm Avenue Rialto, CA .  It  The Bethune Center Program is being impacted and it is crucial that we are present to give voice to our concerns. NCNWIE, Purple Power Presence is Mandatory!
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Who says exercise can't be fun?!

We gonna get in line and have a good time!

What's New?


​National Council of Negro Women Inland Empire Section (NCNW IE)
Received 2025 Non-Proft Certificate of Recognition   
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President and CEO of CAPSBC Patricia L. Nickols-Butler 
​and President of NCNW IE Section Amy Malone
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Literacy empowers and liberates people.​ 
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the
Juneteenth Banned Book Giveaway!

We gave away over 350 books!
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Literacy empowers and liberates people. Beyond its importance as part of the right to education, literacy improves lives by expanding capabilities which in turn reduces poverty, increases participation in the labour market and has positive effects on health and sustainable development.
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Women empowered by literacy have a positive ripple effect on all aspects of development. They have greater life choices for themselves and an immediate impact on the health and education of their families, and in particular, the education of girl children.
Information on literacy: UNESCO, United Nations, Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization


​Blessings Bags in May 2025

Blessings Bags contain feminine hygiene products, toiletries, beauty items, sanitizer, and a hand written note from NCNW members.

The Blessing in a Bag Outreach Program was created to provide unsheltered women with caring to let them know they are not alone.

Monetary and in-kind donations are welcome. Contact the Bethune Ctr. to drop off donations. IE NCNW is a 501c non-profit organization

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CitiLink in Fontana.
San Bernardino County Probation Homeless Outreach Unit hosting San Bernardino Court Shelter Treatment Court.
NCNW IE and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) provided Blessings Bags: hygiene products and make-up to women who are unhoused and in need.
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In San Bernardino County 14.4% of women live in poverty. 
Source: US Census Bureau on SanBernardinoCounty.gov
Thank you Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) and (NAEBOR) for partnering with NCNW IE in this mission to help women in need.

Our Focus

Economic Empowerment *  Health Equity * Education * Social Justice
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
HEALTH EQUITY
EDUCATION
SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Region We Serve

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The Inland Empire (IE), San Bernardino County, spans a vast area of land and is the largest county in the contiguous United States. NCNW IE section serves the cities of Rialto, Fontana, Colton, San Bernardino and other local surrounding cities.

Join the $25 in '25 Club:  Zelle [email protected]

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The Bethune Center is an NCNWIE
Community Program
offering essential job placement services
training, and resources 

AT NO COST!  

We are a nonprofit 501 c3.
your donations are tax deductible. 
Be sure to write Donation: $25 in 25 

2025 NCNW IE Meeting Dates

Mondays 6 - PM on the following dates.
Either in-person or on Zoom.  Contact us to verify the meeting location.
Jan. 27          
Feb. 24       
March 24
​April 
28​       
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May 19         
​June 23 Hybrid
July - No Meeting
​August - No Meeting
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Sept. 22    
Oct.  27   
​Nov. 24 
Dec. # TBD - Holiday Party 

Our Location: Bethune Center

The Bethune Center is named after the founder of NCNW, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. 

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Bethune Center at the Grace Vargas Senior Center
1411 S. Riverside Avenue Rialto, Ca. 92376
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For assistance please contact:
Barbara Williams, Program
 Director 
​Mon. - Thurs. 9AM - 4PM
(909) 874-6000

The Bethune Center
Grace Vargas Senior Ctr.
​1411 S. Riverside Ave.
Rialto, CA. 92376
Mon. - Thurs.  9AM - 4PM
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1565
Rialto, Ca. 92377
Phone: (909) 874-6000. 
Mon. -
Thurs.  9AM - 4PM
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  • ABOUT US
    • MISSION, PLEDGE, & LEGACY
    • President's Letter
    • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
    • NCNW IE HISTORY
    • FOUNDER: DR. BETHUNE
    • NCNW IE BYLAWS
    • NCNW IE AFFILIATES
  • PROGRAMS
    • ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
    • EDUCATION
    • HEALTH EQUITY
    • SOCIAL JUSTICE
  • EVENTS
    • Photos
  • JOIN
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE