California Black Women’s Health Project

What California Black Women’s Health Project does

California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 9800 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 905, Inglewood, California. Founded in 1994 (following a 1992 Southern California Chapter under Fran Jemmott), it is positioned as the only statewide nonprofit solely committed to improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls. Its mission is delivered through advocacy, education, outreach, and policy work, with the tagline 'Healing for the mind, body, soul & community.'

The organization's portfolio is program-based rather than technology-based. Core offerings include the Sisters Mentally Mobilized (SMM) mental-health advocate training program with chapters in Oakland/Bay Area, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and Sacramento; the Maternal and Reproductive Health Initiative; mental-health initiatives such as 12 Days of Wellness and Sacramento Engagement Project (Gen-Z Speaks Wellness); the Black Girls Program; Aging Programs in partnership with Sistahs Aging With Grace & Elegance (SAGE); the Sankofa ECO Project; Sexual Health & Empowerment (Upspoken); Violence Prevention; and Special Projects on Reparations and the Menthol Project. The 'Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories' documentary, co-produced with StoryGarden Creative Agency and screened at YWCA Berkeley/Oakland and the Pan African Film Festival, extends the portfolio into long-form content. Revenue derives from individual donations, community grants (e.g., Gilead Sciences 2024, Jordan BCC 2023), corporate/organizational sponsorships, and event-based fundraising (Sisters at The Well, Women Who Dared, 12 Days of Wellness). Programs and services are offered at no charge to participants, and the organization relies on a staff of 1-10 plus a volunteer 'tribe' and Board of Directors for delivery. Distribution is community-led via Sister Circles, documentary screenings, regional programming, social media, and ambassador networks.

The go-to-market motion is community-led grassroots organizing across California, with no traditional paid acquisition, sales organization, or technology platform. Customer segments are persona-based, segmented vertically across age and topical cohorts (Black women and girls, Black youth focused on mental health and wellness), with partnerships serving as the primary commercial and distribution lever. Recognition includes the 2024 NAACP Unsung Heroes award presented to CEO Sonya Young Aadam during the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Name

California Black Women’s Health Project

Legal name

California Black Women's Health Project

Website

https://cabwhp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

California Black Women's Health Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Inglewood, CA, that is the only statewide organization solely dedicated to improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach, and policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Advocacy Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL), Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

Keywords

• Health advocacy services
• Community health programs
• Mental health advocacy
• Reproductive health education
• Health equity initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Inglewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from individual donations, campaign fundraising (such as the 12 Days of Wellness campaign), and event-based giving.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for events such as Sisters at The Well and Women Who Dared.
3. Volunteer Support: Organization relies on volunteer contributions to extend reach and deliver programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) is a statewide non-profit organization that delivers health advocacy, education, outreach, and policy programs targeting California's 1.2 million Black women and girls. Its offerings include mental health advocate training, maternal and reproductive health programming, aging wellness seminars, youth wellness initiatives, sexual health education, violence prevention, and a documentary project on reproductive justice. Programs are delivered free of charge through regional chapters, community circles, documentary screenings, and ambassador networks.

Product overview

California Black Women's Health Project operates as a nonprofit advocacy organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of community health programs, advocacy initiatives, educational resources, and wellness campaigns. The portfolio includes mental health advocate training (Sisters Mentally Mobilized), reproductive justice programming, a documentary project (Said Out Loud), youth wellness initiatives, aging support partnerships, and an annual 12 Days of Wellness campaign. The organization was established in 1994 and serves California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach, and policy work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories: A groundbreaking documentary by California Black Women's Health Project that centers the voices and experiences of Black women who have had abortions, exploring faith, bodily autonomy and breaking intergenerational cycles.
• Sisters at The Well
• 12 Days of Wellness Campaign
• Giving F.O.R.W.A.R.D.

Products and services

• Sisters Mentally Mobilized (SMM) Mental health advocate training program providing Black women with skills and support to become mental health advocates in their communities. Features regional chapters in Oakland/Bay Area, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
• Emerging Healthcare Leaders Leadership development program cultivating the next generation of Black women healthcare leaders and advocates.
• 12 Days of Wellness Campaign Annual wellness and fundraising campaign promoting mental health for Black women, girls, and families through daily activities rooted in the '12 Commandments of Good Mental Health.'
• Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories Documentary A documentary centering the voices and experiences of Black women who have had abortions, part of the Maternal and Reproductive Health Initiative.
• Maternal & Reproductive Health Initiative Comprehensive program addressing maternal and reproductive health disparities affecting Black women in California, including abortion destigmatization and reproductive justice advocacy.
• Black Girls Program Health and wellness programming specifically designed for Black girls, addressing their unique physical and mental health needs.
• Aging Programs Partnership with Sistahs Aging With Grace & Elegance (SAGE) offering sisterhood and self-care seminars, including 'Celebrating the Aging Journey' seminars to support healthy aging for Black women.
• Sankofa ECO Project Elders and community wellness initiative focused on intergenerational health and wisdom.
• Sexual Health & Empowerment (Upspoken) Program focused on sexual health education and empowerment for Black women and girls.
• Violence Prevention Initiative addressing violence prevention and its impact on Black women's health and wellness.
• Gen-Z Speaks Wellness Mental health and wellness initiative specifically designed for Generation Z youth, part of the Sacramento Engagement Project.
• Menthol Project Special project addressing menthol tobacco use and its disproportionate impact on Black communities.
• Reparations Initiative Special project exploring reparations and their connection to Black women's health equity.
• Giving F.O.R.W.A.R.D. Giving initiative (For Our Rights, Wellness, Advocacy, Resources and Descendants) supporting the organization's health justice mission for Black women and girls.
• Sisters at The Well Signature Sister Circle and Community Circle fundraising events celebrating the organization's legacy, honoring the resource center that served over 6,000 women in South Central Los Angeles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 women benefited from The Well resource center program

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Pan African Film FestivalnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2025Featured screening venue for 'Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories' documentary in Los Angeles.
• YWCA Berkeley/OaklandnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2025Host venue for 'Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories' documentary screening and healing circle in Oakland.
• Geffen PlayhousenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024Partnership for Purple Carpet Revue showcase of the play 'Fat Ham' in Los Angeles during the 30th anniversary celebration. Community engagement event at the Gil Cates Theater.
• Sistahs Aging With Grace & Elegance (SAGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABWHP partners with SAGE to host sisterhood and self-care seminars honoring Elders and changing the narrative on aging for Black women. Together they create culturally responsive communities to support the unique aging journey of Black women in California through the 'Celebrating the Aging Journey' seminars.
• California Black Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABWHP collaborates with California Black Health Network to take the 'Even Me' HIV awareness film on the road and hold convenings about the increase of HIV among Black women over 50. Also hosts town hall meetings with California State Legislature's Black Caucus.
• StoryGarden Creative AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'Said Out Loud: Our Abortion Stories' documentary. Directed by Donovan Gardener of StoryGarden Creative Agency in collaboration with CABWHP's Maiyah Mayhan.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Trust Black Women Partnership: National coalition defending Black women's bodily autonomy and reproductive choices, particularly against targeted opposition. Highly comparable to CABWHP's Said Out Loud and reproductive-justice programming in mission and target population.
• Black Mamas Matter Alliance: National alliance advancing Black maternal health through research, advocacy, and centering Black-led birth work. Directly overlaps CABWHP's Maternal & Reproductive Health Initiative, but is centered on maternal health rather than full lifecycle women's health.
• Black Women's Blueprint: Organization addressing the intersecting oppressions facing Black women and girls through advocacy, education, and healing-centered programs. Comparable on the intersectional advocacy, intergenerational healing, and violence-prevention themes also seen in CABWHP's portfolio.

Direct peers

• SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective: National reproductive-justice coalition led by and for women of color, with emphasis on Black women's reproductive autonomy. Directly comparable on the reproductive-justice advocacy thread (Said Out Loud documentary mirrors SisterSong's storytelling strategy) and shared policy/advocacy model.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: National nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Black women and girls through research, advocacy, education, and leadership development. The closest direct peer to CABWHP, sharing mission, programmatic approach (mental health, maternal health, advocacy), and Black-women-specific health-equity focus at a national scale.
• National Black Women's Health Project (NBWHP): The original national organization from which CABWHP was founded in 1994, focused on wellness, reproductive justice, and health equity for Black women. Operates identical programmatic models (Sister Circles, advocate training) and is the parent-mission peer CABWHP directly descends from.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California: Larger California-wide reproductive health and women's health organization with policy and education programs comparable to CABWHP's Maternal & Reproductive Health Initiative. Operates with substantially broader scope and direct clinical services that CABWHP does not provide.
• NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference: State-level NAACP chapter covering California with health-equity and civil-rights programs targeting Black communities. Comparable as a California-wide Black advocacy infrastructure that CABWHP's health-equity advocacy work often intersects with, but with a much broader civil-rights remit.

Regional players

• Black AIDS Institute: Los Angeles-based nonprofit focused on ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Black communities through direct services, policy, and education. Comparable on California's HIV work with Black women over 50 referenced in CABWHP's collaboration and on operating regionally from the LA/Inglewood area.
• California Black Health Network: California-based nonprofit focused on health equity for Black communities through advocacy, education, and policy. Already a CABWHP partner (Even Me HIV awareness, Black Caucus town halls) and operates a similar statewide California scope, serving as a closely allied regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CABWHP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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