CWU has been chosen as the inaugural local community partner of the Drug Information Association's “DIA Cares” initiative, launching during its 44th Annual Meeting being held in Boston from June 22 through June 26, 2008. Learn More
CWU President and CEO Beth Babcock was a guest on the program “Greater Boston” on WGBH, Boston (Channel 2) on June 12, 2008 with host, Emily Rooney. Learn More
On April 11, 2008, Crittenton Women's Union presented our 24th Amelia Earhart Award to Suze Orman, Personal Finance Expert, Best-selling Author, and Emmy Award-winning Television Personality. Learn More
Welcome to the Crittenton Women's Union, a groundbreaking alliance of two historic nonprofit organizations, dedicated to moving low-income and at-risk women and families out of poverty and into lives of personal and economic independence.
Crittenton and The Women's Union have merged over 300 years of experience in advocating for better lives for women and their families. Today, CWU's initiatives include innovative programs in housing, education, workforce development, life skills and family support, research and advocacy.
We look forward to reaching out to greater numbers of women and families in the Boston community and across the Commonwealth, working with community, business, government and academic partners to ensure that all women live, work and thrive.