GRAAUW is growing and active! Please take a look at all the upcoming events and opportunities. Even more info in the bi-monthly Newsletters.
KEEP ON READING – You’ll want to know about events in January, February and March!!
February Event – get your tickets now!
Be part of the first in-person scholarship fundraiser in 5 years! Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with friends and loved ones at Gramophone, 4827 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, VA 23225. Saturday, February 15, from 2 – 4 PM.
Limited tickets available for in-person, get yours here:
Buy tickets or donate online
Can’t attend in person but want to donate? Use the link above or mail a check to branch treasurer at
AAUW of Greater Richmond, Jane D. Newell, 509 South Cherry Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
And don’t forget the January Project:
OCCASION:
In the celebration of 100 years of the AAUW of Virginia, the AAUW of Virginia is asking the branches to donate 100 items to a project/charity of their choice and take pictures to send for the celebration.
Our branch will be collecting items to donate to the VCU Heartbeats program. The branch meeting will be at
Ginter Park Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Saturday, January 25, 12 PM – 2 PM
If you are unable to make the January 25th date, please feel free to bring items to Lunch Bunch on Jan. 9th or contact Musau, Dulce, or Hortense to arrange drop off.
VCU HEARTBEATS PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The Heartbeats program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a program that aims to reduce maternal deaths from domestic violence, systemic racism, and other risks to pregnant and postpartum survivors of intimate partner violence.
DONATION WISH LIST:
- VCU Heartbeats wish list link:
NOTE: Not all items need be purchased from Amazon. You can certainly purchase from other stores; this is just a handy spot for the list.
Girls in STEM event March 21 – 22, 2025
A hands-on workshop for girls in 7th-9th grade to learn about the exciting opportunities in STEM fields!
Registration has opened as of January 21; register by March 8 to save your spot! More info HERE
GRAAUW HELPED TO GET OUT THE VOTE!
Thank you to all who took the time to write and mail postcards and/or make phone calls to get out the vote.
August and September 2024 were busy months!
We had an amazing weekend at the AAUW Atlantic
Regional Conference which was held Sept 27th – 29th. There were
tremendous speakers on a wide variety of topics and it was a terrific opportunity for networking. Our local branch provided rides for some attendees arriving by plane or train. We also packed goody bags for the over 100 conference participants on Thursday and registered and welcomed people to the conference that weekend.
Your vote is important in EVERY election. Make your voice heard. Make sure you know where to vote! AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION IS STILL INTACT. Go to http://elections.virginia.gov TODAY to verify your registration.
Redistricting is affecting not only your districts but also possibly your voting place. Time to check how this affects you, by checking at this web site.
We know that when women vote, they change the conversation. Get out YOUR vote!
AAUW seeks to promote inclusion and awareness for all members to create an equitable, sustainable and inclusive membership reflective of today’s world.
See more resources about diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging on the AAUW Virginia website.
Get Paid What You’re Worth
AAUW wants to help job applicants, including new graduates, feel confident about entering the job market. Encourage your friends to sign up for Work Smart Online. Negotiate a better salary.
Learn More about Work Smart Online 1 Hour Class
AAUW Diversity Statement:
In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership, workforce, leadership team and board of directors. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.