About Us

Our membership includes women of all ages and backgrounds who are advocates for empowerment,   Through partnerships with organizations committed to educational equity, we have initiated programs that have benefited generations of local women and children.  Our branch has always been a catalyst for positive change in our community.   Since 1917, we have welcomed women who are committed to progress through education.

 

AAUW Atlantic County NJ Branch

  • Welcomes those with an Associate degree, Baccalaureate or higher degree to join over 100 members in the Atlantic County NJ region.
  • Provides a friendly meeting place for dynamic, educated women of diverse ages, occupations, and ethnic backgrounds to gather, learn and socialize.
  • Presents monthly branch meetings featuring guest presenters on topics relevant to current social, political and cultural issues .
  • Hosts annual Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon and other special events as requested by our membership
  • Offers a wide range of special interest groups to our membership such as the International Relations Study Group, Book Club,  Ethnic Luncheons, Travel  Discussion Group, Movie  Group, and Towards a More Just Society Study Group
  • Promotes life-long learning opportunities through theater and concert outings, museum visits and field trips.
  • Co-sponsors the Children’s Theater with Richard Stockton University
  • Hosts fundraising events to support scholarships and local branch community initiatives.
  • Publishes and distributes monthly newsletter, The Forum, to all members via email and hard copy.