We welcome you to this new
website representing the Hayward/Castro Valley,
California branch of the American Assocation
of University Women (AAUW).
Our Branch
The Hayward/Castro Valley
Branch of the AAUW invites you to join us
in our support of issues important to the
status and well-being of women. We have been
active in the community for over 63 years,
since 1941 when our branch was founded.
Our Mission
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy,
education, research and philanthropy. Our national association sponsors research
into equity for girls and women in education and business; provides legal advocacy
and financial support to women facing discrimination or sexual harassment in the
workplace or in schools of higher education; provides grants and fellowships to
graduate women; and publishes important research about issues such as financial
literacy, science and technical training and pay equity.
Locally we work with our libraries providing uplifting programs
that support the mission of AAUW. We also network with the League of Women voters
to provide nonpartisan information to the community about issues and candidates,
and we support the work of FESCO and the Emergency Shelter Program in their efforts
to assist women in crisis.
Funding Programs
Numerous events and activities are planned throughout the
year to raise funds for the AAUW Funds which includes the Educational Foundation,
The Legal Advocacy Fund, The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund, and Public Policy. On a local
level each year we award a scholarship for a woman continuing her higher education.
To raise funds for all these programs we have a Cabernet and Chocolate night,
a walkathon, a Souper Supper, a silent auction at our Holiday Party and a Holiday
Botique.
Special
Interest Groups
Our members also experience
fun and friendship through participation in
interest groups of their choice: drama reading,
bridge, book reviews, international interests,
and others. They enjoy social events such
as picnics, a walkathon, an annual holiday
party and an ice cream social. General meetings
are informative and interesting. Our members
highly value their associations with the intelligent
and talented women and men they meet through
AAUW. See the Shareline
Newsletter for more information, meeting
times and places.
Diversity
In principle and in practice,
AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
There shall be no barriers to full participation
in this organization on the basis of gender,
race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national
origin or disability.
Join Us!
Now more than ever, the
American Association of University Women needs
strength in numbers. With more than 100,000
members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college and
university partners, AAUW uses its powerful
voice on critical issues affecting women and
girls.
The only requirement for
membership in AAUW is that you have a AA degree
or higher and are committed to promoting causes
important to women.
If you are an undergraduate
working toward an associate's or bachelor's
degree, get involved by becoming an AAUW student
affiliate.
We warmly invite you to
join our branch, or just join us for an event.
For more information, contact Darlene Scott
by phone or email at drdar@pacbell.net.
Learn more about the benefits
of membership, including national and
regional activites, access to fellowships,
grants, and awards and AAUW membership discounts.
