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OWL - The Voice of Women 40+ was founded in 1980 (as the Older Women’s League) after a White House mini-conference on aging in Des Moines, Iowa. It was founded by Tish Sommers and Laurie Shields.

Mission

OWL is the only national nonprofit that focuses solely on issues impacting the economic security and quality of life for the nation's estimated 78 million women over 40.

Values

OWL is committed to maintaining the nonpartisan, collaborative, pragmatic approach that has defined the organization since its founding in 1980.

Vision

Our vision is of a society where women over 40 are secure in their finances, are free to pursue careers and family, and have the support they need to live long, vibrant and independent lives.

Issues

Encore careers and entrepreneurship
Wellness
Cost effective and comprehensive health care
Social Security
Long-term care

How OWL Works

Conducting educational initiatives on timely issues, including workforce challenges, health care and how women’s voices are changing the world.
Producing compelling evidence-based publications that include policy recommendations and best practices
Presenting expert briefings attended by congressional staff, media and other opinion leaders
Building partnerships and alliances with a wide range of organizations
Providing updates on relevant policies and proposals

Membership dues and donations, and grants from foundations and corporations are OWL’s prime funding sources.

References

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OWL - The Voice of Women 40+

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 '''OWL - The Voice of Women 40+''' was founded in 1980 (as the '''Older Women’s League''') after a White House mini-conference on aging in Des Moines, Iowa. It was founded by [[Tish Sommers]] and Laurie Shields.
-<ref>http://www.owl-national.org/</ref>==Mission==
+==Mission==
 OWL is the only national nonprofit that focuses solely on issues impacting the economic security and quality of life for the nation's estimated 78 million women over 40.
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 ==Issues==
+* Encore careers and entrepreneurship
+* Wellness
-	Encore careers and entrepreneurship
+* Cost effective and comprehensive health care
-	Wellness
+* Social Security
-	Cost effective and comprehensive health care
+* Long-term care
-	Social Security
-	Long-term care
 ==How OWL Works==
-•	Conducting educational initiatives on timely issues, including workforce challenges, health care and how women’s voices are changing the world.
+* Conducting educational initiatives on timely issues, including workforce challenges, health care and how women’s voices are changing the world.
+* Producing compelling evidence-based publications that include policy recommendations and best practices
+* Presenting expert briefings attended by congressional staff, media and other opinion leaders
+* Building partnerships and alliances with a wide range of organizations
-•	Producing compelling evidence-based publications that include policy recommendations and best practices
+* Providing updates on relevant policies and proposals
-•	Presenting expert briefings attended by congressional staff, media and other opinion leaders
-•	Building partnerships and alliances with a wide range of organizations
-•	Providing updates on relevant policies and proposals
 Membership dues and donations, and grants from foundations and corporations are OWL’s prime funding sources.
 == References ==
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-<references />
 ==External links==