Portuguese American Women's Association
197 Taunton Ave.
East Providence, RI
401-435-9111
To create among women of Portuguese origin a strong bond of solidarity and recognition of the importance of their roles in society as mothers, educators, business and professional women, artists, writers, and workers in general.
As family archivists & cultural preservationists, PAWA members have a unique challenge to continue valuable traditions of their heritage while participating in the American community. PAWA strives to bring together people of Portuguese origin with the goal of promoting their individual and cultural values, and contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Portuguese language, culture, and heritage in America's multi-cultural society.
Our Mission
Women Empowering Women
The Portuguese American Women's Association
is a non profit organization.
Portuguese American Women's Association Established 1990
