Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about The Women’s Building, our programs, services, and volunteer opportunities in our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Women’s Building is a women-led, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through advocacy, education, and essential resources. We focus on gender justice, immigrant rights, and building collective power for social change.
Our programs primarily serve women, especially immigrant women and their families. However, many of our community events and resources are open to all members of the community regardless of gender identity.
We offer programs including immigrant support services, leadership development, community education workshops, legal clinics, wellness services, and youth-focused initiatives — all rooted in feminist and intersectional values.
You can get involved by visiting our Get Involved page to explore volunteer opportunities, donate, or partner with us on community initiatives.
We are located in the Mission District of San Francisco at: 3543 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
Visit our Location and Directions page for more information on how to get there.
Yes. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and immigration statuses.
Yes, many of our services and programs are offered in Spanish, and we aim to make our programs linguistically accessible to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Yes, we offer beautiful and affordable community space rentals. Visit our Rent a Space page for details, pricing, and availability.
There are many ways to support our mission! Whether it's through a financial contribution, volunteering your time, or providing in-kind donations, your support makes a difference. Visit our Ways to Give page to learn more about how you can get involved and make an impact.
The Women’s Building is one of the first women-owned and operated community centers in the country. For over 52 years, we’ve been serving the community and advocating for social change through a feminist, intersectional approach. We uniquely combine direct services with community organizing and advocacy to create long-lasting, systemic impact.
