AAUW promotes education
and equity for all women and girls, lifelong
education,
and positive societal change. AAUW values and seeks a diverse
membership.
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Richmond Branch Contacts
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President:
Laura Wimmer - 804-496-6124 - lwim@aol.com
RICHMOND BRANCH - 99 YEARS HELPING to SHAPE
the FUTURE for WOMEN
Throughout the early days
of its history, the Richmond Branch was a dominant force in opening
higher education to women, UVA being one example. Always in support of
public education, the Branch spoke out during the days of “massive
resistance” to integrated public schools. These early members helped to
place the first nurses in the schools and convinced doctors to
volunteer their time. A public library for Richmond was a “must” and
the list goes on.
AAUW, the FOREMOST ORGANIZATION PROMOTING
EQUITY
and EDUCATION for WOMEN
Today, the Richmond Branch upholds this legacy of
advocacy for the advancement of all women and girls. In
addition to monthly programs related to the AAUW mission, the Branch sponsors
projects and forums, often in coalition with other
organizations. Examples are:
A
Public Forum on the Welfare to Work Program. Is it working?
A
Tribute to Maggie Walker - Community Program to bring Richmond women
together through a common bond. Held at Maggie’s
church, William H. Sydnor, author of the prize
winning TV video on her life, will share what he learned about this
remarkable African American pioneer whose uncanny insights and
effective leadership made such an impact on Richmond
A
District Program with Panel on Community Domestic Violence Issues
Richmond
Immigrants Tell Their Stories- plus ethnic food tasting.
Title
IX, Where Are We After 30 Years?
The Branch helps the AAUW Educational Foundation
raise millions of dollars for post graduate grants and scholarships,
transition grants for career change or women returning to school;
grants for innovative projects in the community or schools which are
related to girls, as well as groundbreaking research.
Raising money for the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund,
which supports women fighting sex discrimination in institutions of
higher learning, is also a priority.
You will find members lobbying their legislators on
matters significant to women and their families.
Active study and interest groups, such as fine arts, public policy,
bridge and book group; discussions on issues of current concern, and a
lunch bunch, help members continue their education and enjoy
interacting with one another.
The Richmond Branch is
an age and racially integrated branch which welcomes women from all
cultural backgrounds who have a 4 year college degree. Students in 2 or
4 year accredited institutions may become Student Affiliates.
Most programs are open to the public. If you
believe in our mission, please pay us a visit; contact our membership
chair.
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