WOCC Ohio Leadership Summit

August 3 & 4 

The Phillipian Church, Lima Ohio

ABOUT THE Women of Color Caucus Ohio

Our Mission

The Ohio WOCC is a group of diverse women concerned about the violence against women of color. We are committed to developing leadership in women, community education, and efforts that will influence policy and systems to more effectively respond to improving the lives of all women.

Our Vision

The Ohio WOCC shall be known as a ‘truly diverse’ women of color caucus- made of many cultures and ethnic groups (We define women of color broadly to include any woman that lives as a member of an oppressed group based on race, culture, and/or ethnicity on a daily basis.) We are recognized as a national best practice model for caucusing based on our ability to be a powerful group involved in the community with a clear voice that influences and changes policy.

 Our Values

*Ethical Communication

*Mutual respect

*Safe spaces for women of color

*Community trust 

WOCC Statement of Purpose

 

WOCC Statement of Purpose We, the Women of Color Caucus recognize the isolation, frustration, anger, lack of representation, and invisibility felt by women of color in the domestic violence, sexual assault and other social service movements. The WOCC knows that we must strengthen the bonds between us, and together in collective action, give women of color opportunities to be active leaders in our agencies, state, and national coalitions. As equals, we strive to create a strong support network.