SOWN: The Supportive Older Women's Network ...Because no womN Should have to age alone... Since 1984 SOWN has been one of the only organizations in the country exclusively dedicated to serving the special needs of women as they age. SOWN recognizes that a woman's physical well being is intricately tied to her emotional state and to the strength of her social support network. SOWN's cutting edge supportive services empower older women to address the challenges of aging and improve their quality of life. SOWN programs include community support groups for older women