AAUW Grants Pass Branch and Interest Group Meetings

Check your email inbox and our newsletter for information about upcoming events.  If you are interested in attending a branch meeting or joining our branch contact us HERE.

 

Grants Pass Branch Meeting:  Community Health Care, November 16, 2024, 10:00am, Fruitdale Grange

Karla McCafferty, Executive Director of Options for Southern Oregon, will speak about their innovative services, new initiatives that are being developed and challenges faced by behavioral health programs in our state.

Kate Dwyer will also provide information about the Four Way Community Foundation.

$$$ Funding the Future $$$

Express your gratitude this month by contributing to the Grants Pass Branch’s Funding the Future campaign.  Monies received by November 30, 2024, will be used for Rogue Community College scholarships and AAUW National fellowships, grants and  training programs.  Click HERE to make a donation.

AAUW Holiday Brunch, December 7, 2024, 10:00am, AllCare 

Join us for our annual holiday celebration with a delicious catered brunch, raffle baskets and more. RSVP to our branch’s treasurer by November 27, 2024.  The cost is $30.  AllCare Health is located at 1701 NE 7th.

AAUW Reacts to 2024 Election Results

“It is now, after an election, when the real work begins. We must come together and continue the fight to advance equity for women.”   Click HERE to read more.

Work Smart and Start Smart:  Salary Negotiation

Get empowered! Learn to successfully advocate for yourself–and help close the pay gap for women everywhere.  The online course takes about an hour to complete, it’s available to anyone, and it’s FREE! Click HERE to get started.

Become a Two-Minute Activist

Get involved!  Send emails and texts to your legislators to fight for equal pay, family leave, sexual harassment, and more. Click HERE to become a Two Minute Activist.  

 *** AAUW of Oregon Public Policy ***

Committee members are planning a Lobby Day in Salem in February to give branches across the state access to legislative information and appointments with their legislators.

Opportunities Short and Sweet … That’s Our Motto!

 We will choose community organizations to assist with donations or volunteer hours throughout the 2024-2025 year. Our current project is:
     Project Green Bag–Food for the Josephine County Food Bank