Women of Watts and Beyond acts as an information center working with at-risk families - fathers, mothers, children, and youth, especially for those who have lost a loved one as a result of being murdered by gang violence.
About WOW
Women of Watts and Beyond is a community organization that was founded in 2003 by Lydia Friend. Lydia is a community activist and long-time resident of Watts.
In incorporating Women of Watts and Beyond, Lydia sought to create an organization that would serve in multiple capacities, such as serving food, hosting holiday giveaways, mentoring, and advocating for change for the residents of the Watts community.
WOW Mission
Women of Watts and Beyond is dedicated to strengthening and building the family structure, mentoring and supporting families through raising awareness as a community to end violence.
Through our presence and support, we hope to eradicate violence that has been and still is destroying the lives of our community and families. We strive to empower the individuals of our community to take their lives back.
WOW Annual March
Women of Watts and beyond is most noted for its annual Marches. Every year, WOW hosts a "Stop The Violence March" in the streets of Watts.
Women of Watts is dedicated to serving the Watts community and continues to hope for its progression toward positive behavior and attitude within the people who reside there.
Please view our video provided by Bishop Ernest Johnson of last years March Against Violence.
List of our sponsors
Our sponsors are incredibly important to our goals, and it is through their contiuned partnership and support that we are able to continue for a better community that we can all be proud of.
Penske Toyota
14 Years
Mesereau Law Group
14 Years
DUB Magazine
13 Years
Hello Giggles
1 Year
Plains All American Pipeline
13 Years
LocoL
2 Years
Far West Meats
13 Years
Via Trading
1 Year
Heart of Compassion Distribution
2 Years
McKay's Mortuaries
14 Years
Pro Club
14 Years
Banky Printing
5 Years
Joker Party Supply
13 Years