AAUW California

AAUW California Nearly 9000 members in 104 branches statewide, breaking through barriers for women and girls. To become a member, visit www.aauw-ca.org.

AAUW has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. For more than 130 years, we have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. AAUW California was founded in 1921. Even way back then, our San Francisco branch, the second oldest in the nation, had already been around for 30 years, having been founded in 1886. Our membership is open to everyone, men and women, who supports breaking down barriers and empowering all women and girls to achieve their highest potential.

⭐ California is shining bright! ⭐Congratulations to our AAUW California branches recognized as FY2026 AAUW National Five...
10/08/2026

⭐ California is shining bright! ⭐

Congratulations to our AAUW California branches recognized as FY2026 AAUW National Five-Star Awardees!

Nearly 85% of California’s 104 branches earned at least one star, and 36 earned all five—representing 25% of all Five-Star branches nationwide.

But the stars represent more than recognition. They reflect the work AAUW members are doing in communities across California—advancing opportunities for women and girls, developing leaders, supporting education, advocating for change, and building stronger communities.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just learning about AAUW, this is what local action and collective impact can look like.

🌟 Congratulations to our California branches and the members who make this work possible!

📅 Save the date! AAUW California is coming together in person!It’s back. It’s in-person. And it’s different.Join us at t...
10/06/2026

📅 Save the date! AAUW California is coming together in person!

It’s back. It’s in-person. And it’s different.

Join us at the South San Francisco Conference Center, near San Francisco International Airport.

Learn what’s going on in AAUW and how YOU can be a part of it. Share successes and challenges. Bond with your peeps. Be inspired.

Whether you’re already part of AAUW or simply interested in the work we do to advance equity for women and girls, follow along as we share more about the conference and the people and ideas behind our work.

We’ll hold your seat.

Pricing, hotel, and registration details coming soon.

🗳️ California, are you ready to vote?If you’re registered to vote, your Vote-by-Mail ballot should be arriving soon. Bal...
10/05/2026

🗳️ California, are you ready to vote?

If you’re registered to vote, your Vote-by-Mail ballot should be arriving soon. Ballots are being mailed beginning October 5.

📍 Need to find a ballot drop box or your county elections office? We’ve got you covered.

🔎 Still deciding how to vote? Check out the AAUW California Voter Guide for information to help you make informed choices.

👇 Links to voting resources and our Voter Guide are in the comments.


Are you registered to vote in California? If not, registration is EASY.Re-register if you have moved, changed your name,...
09/29/2026

Are you registered to vote in California? If not, registration is EASY.

Re-register if you have moved, changed your name, or changed your party preference

Register or re-register here: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

Still deciding on your candidates? Check out the AAUW California Voter Guide for more information. Voter Guides and Information - AAUW California

California is represented at the 2026 AAUW Atlantic. Regional Conference with Co-President Sharyn Siebert, Volunteers Fi...
09/25/2026

California is represented at the 2026 AAUW Atlantic. Regional Conference with Co-President Sharyn Siebert, Volunteers First champion Peggy Shippen and AAUW Fund Chair/Past President Charmen Goehring.

🎥 Watch the moment HR 132 was officially presented on the Assembly floor! 🏛️We are so proud of the incredible young wome...
09/17/2026

🎥 Watch the moment HR 132 was officially presented on the Assembly floor! 🏛️

We are so proud of the incredible young women and advocates from AAUW who championed House Resolution 132 to declare September Young Women’s Reproductive Health Awareness Month. Seeing their dedication to health equity, education, and research recognized at the State Capitol is truly inspiring! 👏💙

▶️ Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MASt8xgziuU (Instagram note: Link in bio!)

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders and all those who...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders and all those who came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We hold in our thoughts the families and communities whose lives were forever changed.

We remember.

From Orinda to the State Capitol!Students from Miramonte High School in Orinda, supported by the AAUW Orinda-Moraga-Lafa...
09/11/2026

From Orinda to the State Capitol!

Students from Miramonte High School in Orinda, supported by the AAUW Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch, turned research and advocacy into action. Their work helped inspire HR 132, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to recognize September 2026 as Young Women’s Reproductive Health Awareness Month.

The students also worked with AAUW California Public Policy & Advocacy interns to research reproductive health misinformation—and recently brought their work to Sacramento.

👏 A great example of AAUW mentorship, advocacy, and young women making their voices heard.

🔗 Read more and see the photos: https://www.aauw-ca.org/photos-aauw-is-recognized-by-assemblymember-rebecca-bauer-kahan-in-sacramento/

AAUW California joins the nation and the world in mourning the passing of Gloria Steinem.For more than half a century, G...
09/08/2026

AAUW California joins the nation and the world in mourning the passing of Gloria Steinem.

For more than half a century, Gloria helped change the conversation about women’s equality. She co-founded Ms. magazine and spent her life advancing women’s voices, rights, and political power.

We honor her extraordinary legacy—and carry the work forward.

Rest in power, Gloria.

💵 The gender wage gap is about more than a paycheck.When women are paid less, the impact can compound over a lifetime—af...
09/03/2026

💵 The gender wage gap is about more than a paycheck.

When women are paid less, the impact can compound over a lifetime—affecting savings, retirement security, economic independence, and the ability to build wealth.

Knowledge is one tool for changing that.

AAUW offers resources and webinars designed to help women strengthen their economic security, build financial confidence, and advocate for themselves in the workplace.

Through AAUW’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative, you can explore programs and resources focused on topics including salary negotiation, financial literacy, and creating greater economic opportunity for women.

🔗 Learn more and explore AAUW’s resources and webinars:
https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/womens-economic-empowerment-initiative/

Closing the gender wage gap requires systemic change—but equipping women with information and tools matters, too.

Learn. Share. Advocate.

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