Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW, Inc. A nonprofit organization

Founded in 1925, Poughkeepsie Branch of the American Association of University Women, Inc. has been active in the areas of education, international understanding, community needs, the arts, and the status of women.

We continue to be involved in education both nationally and on the state and local levels. We support the AAUW Educational Foundation, and the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund through annual donations. In addition, Poughkeepsie AAUW, Inc. donates a yearly scholarship to a graduate of Dutchess Community College who is continuing education at a four year college. Poughkeepsie AAUW has a long connection with DCC. Dr. Andrew C. Rieser outlined this history in a May 12, 2009 address to the Poughkeepsie Branch members. His speech can be found here.

Poughkeepsie AAUW, Inc. was recognized in the spring of 2009 at the AAUW NYS Convention as a "Platinum Award Winner." An ongoing tradition of the branch is the Woman of the Year Award presented annually to a Dutchess County woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. In the fall of 2008 the branch hosted two conferences for the Dutchess County community. In October, a multicultural conference, Beyond the Rhetoric, attracted an overflow audience of 220 attendees. In November 2009, the branch organized the fourth annual Live Your Dream Girls' Conference for seventh grade girls. An ongoing community project is Leading to Reading.

Equity For Life - Community Outreach

AAUW's mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research, is the foundation of our Equity for Life -Community Outreach. Achieving equity is seen as a lifelong process. The Equity for Life Committee coordinates community outreach programs and seeks grant funding for all equity projects. Through a holistic approach Poughkeepsie Branch of AAUW, Inc. provides programs which enhance equity opportunities for people of all ages in the community. To learn more click here.

Send email to Geeta Desai, Branch President
PO Box 1908
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 297-7589

Links to AAUW web sites

• AAUW Home Page (National)
• AAUW-NYS Home Page
• AAUW-NYS Summer leadership Conference, July 9-11, 2010
• Save the date! AAUW NYS Convention, April 15-17, 2011, Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center, Glen Cove, NY

Mission Statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

Value Promise: By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Vision Statement: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.

Diversity Statement: In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

Comments are welcome and may be directed to Mary King

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