WHAT IS AAUW?
The American Association of University Women has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. For more than 140 years, we have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. The Buffalo Branch was founded in 1890 and has been working tirelessly towards those goals since then.
Mission: Gender Equity and Economic Security.
Vision: Equity for all.
Values: Intersectional. Inclusive. Intergenerational. Empowering.
Join AAUW,
a membership organization that changes the climate for women and girls!
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Buffalo Branch Purpose:
• To promote gender equity, lifelong learning, and positive societal change through community programs for continuing education, scholarships, and interest-free loans;
• To provide a forum for graduates of different educational institutions to promote intellectual growth, individual worth, and development of opportunities for all people, especially women and girls;
• To contribute to the growth and advancement of the educational policies and programs of the American Association of University Women; and
• To promote AAUW philanthropic initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life.
Meet our 2024 Scholarship Winners!
And see a few pictures from our Celebration on June 20!
Did you miss our 2024 Annual Meeting?
The Buffalo Branch Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon was held on 5/18/24 at Ellden’s Grill and Banquet Rivers Oaks Golf Club. A highlight of this luncheon was recognition of the branch Achievement Award recipient Rhonda Frederick, retired CEO of People Inc. Florence Pearsall was recognized as a new Honorary Life Member for her fifty years of membership and Marguerite Collesano was honored as a 25 year member. The branch officer installation was conducted by Carol Griffith, branch member and AAUW-NYS President.
WHAT WE DO IN OUR BRANCH!!!
In principle and 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, disability, or class.
Note: Please send general mail or donations of any sort to:
AAUW Buffalo Branch
PO Box 894
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-0894