The Friends supports the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) in its mission to provide increased opportunities for women through a number of special programs:
Administers the FRIENDS Endowment Fund.
Provides information to more than 8,000 Iowans through printing and distribution of the bi-monthly newsletter, IoWoman.
Promotes, in a variety of ways, the observance of Women's History Month in March of each year.
Honors the women inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame with an annual reception and luncheon.
Helps the ICSW to administer scholarship programs for various conferences and workshops on issues of special concern for women.
Hosts the annual "Women You Know, Women You Want to Meet" networking reception.
Provides support for the ICSW's "Whispers and Screams" Conference, to provide training for those who work with girls who are at risk.
Write, call or email the Friends:
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Department of Human Rights 321 E. 12th, Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319 Tel: 515/281-4461 or 800/558-4427 Fax: 515/242-6119