About Us
Black Women Benefit (BWB) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to embrace, empower, and invest in Black Women. Our organization provides emergency financial awards and free wellness workshops to Black Women throughout the United States. In 2021, we expanded our offerings to include “Heal the Leaders”, a free group therapy for Black women in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Participants are assembled in groups of up to 10 women, and over the course of 9 months, are guided by one of our expert Black women therapists through weekly group therapy sessions. Participants often start this process as strangers and end as friends.
Our overarching goal is to enact our mission so well that we don’t need to exist one day. We believe as we grow and execute the three pillars– embrace, empower, invest, our goal will be achieved sooner rather than later with your help.
Our values
Think Big. Act Bigger.
Our Staff
Meet our members
Kyaira Ware – Volunteer Executive Director
"Serving as the co-founder and volunteer Executive Director of Black Women Benefit is one of the greatest achievements of my life. Being able to lead the organization from a volunteer group to a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization brings me much joy. We are doing some amazing work in the DMV and beyond!
Delaina Coleman – Volunteer Director of Communications
"I love working with Black Women because I can see in real-time how my efforts positively influence our community!"
Erin Manaigo – Part Time Progams Coordinator
"I am excited to work with Black Women Benefit because we are a small team that is having a big impact in the DMV!"
Dr. Chiquanna Anderson – Therapist
"Personally, I love working and helping my Black community with education, resources, love, and support. With Black Women Benefit, I am able to do just that with Black women while also educating society that Black people are not debilitating...the system is."
Dr. Tasha Dorsey – Therapist
Dr. Tasha Dorsey Therapist Dr.Tasha Dorsey is a licensed psychologist with training from the U.S. Naval Academy and George Washington University. Her training is mainly psychodynamic, emphasizing how important past relationships and
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