AAUWRochester.org advances equity for women and girls
The Greater Rochester Area Branch of AAUW
Who We Are
- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1881 to promote equity for women, education and self-development over the life span, and positive societal change. AAUW is an active member of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) and was one of the founding member organizations that established IFUW in 1919.
Who We Are
Excerpted from the website:
- The Greater Rochester Area Branch of American Association of University Women dates back to 1897, a time when women were not allowed to vote, and only a few had been given the opportunity to pursue a college degree. Those women who were breaking ground in local colleges needed to make connections, to offer one another support, to find areas in which they could work together to make the world a better place. And so, at the turn of the century, we began our organizational life.
- The Greater Rochester Area Branch of AAUW was formed in 1897 and is one of the oldest branches in the country. It is one of 1,500 local branches engaged in a variety of programs, ranging from voter education to working with local schools and organizations, to raising money for the AAUW Educational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund. We regularly schedule many other educational, cultural, and social events that foster networking opportunities, leadership development, and camaraderie among college-educated women. Most of these events take place in our beautiful mansion on East Avenue.
AAUW Mission Statement
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW Promise
By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Languages
English
Contact Us
- Greater Rochester Area Branch of AAUW
- 494 East Avenue
- Rochester, New York 14607
- Phone: 585-244-8890
- Fax: 585-244-5277
- E-mail:
National Organization
- American Association of University Women
- 1111 Sixteenth Street, N.W.,
- Washington, DC 20036
- • Tel: 800/326-AAUW
- • E-mail:
- • CFC#: 11319
Additional Information
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- RedTie Marketing
- 70 Linden Oaks Drive
- Rochester NY 14625
- (800) 368-4004
