WORLD Congratulates Executive Director Cynthia Carey-Grant For Prestigious Sabbatical Award

Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases is proud to announce that Executive Director Cynthia Carey-Grant is one of eight nonprofit executives in California recognized with the 2016 CA Wellness Sabbatical Program Award. The California Wellness Foundation Sabbatical Program Award was created to improve the long-term effectiveness of health-focused nonprofits by providing their executives with the rest and revitalization they …

Update: Nilda Rodriguez’ Recovery

As we mentioned several weeks ago, beloved WORLD activist Nilda Rodriguez was hospitalized as a result of a serious automobile accident. We are happy to report that she is getting better. Although this is great news, we can assist in her recovery by making visits to see her as well as contributing financially to help cover medical expenses. Nilda is …

WORLD’s Office Is Moving!

Effective starting December 1, 2015, the WORLD office will be in a new location. We’re looking forward to seeing you there once we move! OUR NEW ADDRESS: 389 30th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Until we move, you can still reach us here: Address: 449 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 986-0340                 …