National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune as a national organization of organizations. As a voluntary not-for-profit membership organization, NCNW works to improve the quality of life for women, girls, families and communities across the United States and in African countries. Through 38 National Affiliates, 250 community-based Chartered Sections and participating individuals, NCNW has an outreach to 4,000,000 women. NCNW's international regional offices are in Egypt and Senegal. It has Consultative Status at the United Nations. To join NCNW, just click on the following:   Membership Application Complete the application and mail to: National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Mitchellville - Bowie Section MEMBER SERVICES PO Box 6037 Largo, MD 20792-6037 or call: 301.937.0244 - Mitchellville - Bowie Section 202.737.0120 - National Headquarters