Women in the Urban Crisis (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Women in the Urban Crisis (WIUC) was a non-profit organization that formed as a result of an urban crisis conference held at Chatham College in March of 1969, which attracted women leaders throughout the community. The conference in Pittsburgh was one of the many that B'nai B'rith Women organized in various cities across the nation following the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The urban crisis refers to various problems which residents of cities face. In Pittsburgh, Women in the Urban Crisis looked at troubles associated with education, employment, health, housing, and welfare. To alleviate these crises the organization set up programs and also worked on joint projects with other organizations in the city. The organization was headed by a president and elected officers. Additional support came from a board, approximately 50 constituent organizations, and individual members whom contributed to the success of Women in the Urban Crises. After fifteen years of service the organization dissolved in 1984.