AAUW Gresham Area Branch

               Hello!  Please explore our site - we would love to meet you and have you join us!

Located in the north part of Oregon in the shadow of majestic Mount Hood, the historic city of Gresham is just minutes away from the stunning Columbia River Gorge and the bustling city of Portland.  Our spectacular scenery, temperate climate, and friendly people draw visitors from across the nation.  Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time resident, we welcome you!  Membership is open to anyone with a two-year college or university degree or higher.

Our branch, founded in 1971, has 98 members.  At the recent April 2009 AAUW Oregon State Convention in Bend, we received the top honor in recognition of our outstanding growth and achievement. Our goal is to reach "109 in 2009."  Our members are a dynamic, multidimensional, professional group of women and men from science, business, education, law, and military backgrounds.  We include residents of Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Portland, Damascus, Sandy, Boring, Welches, Vancouver, and Beaverton.  We are actively involved in promoting programs that empower women and encourage success.  Our monthly meetings feature a wide array of interesting speakers who focus on current issues (see our "Meetings" page for more details!).  Members have the opportunity to meet other professionals, expand their horizons, and form lasting friendships.  We provide opportunities to develop leadership and networking skills while offering a balance of activities that combine friendship, learning, and advocacy.  Our involvement includes local, statewide, and national activism.  Join our national AAUW Action Network.  

We are committed to community involvement and are active participants in many local programs (see our "public policy" page for more details!).  We are proud members of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce.  Our many social and educational groups offer a chance for members with similar interests to meet regularly to share ideas, interests, and hobbies (see our "groups" page for more details!).  Branch fundraising events and donations promote education for women and girls at both the local and national level.  We hold an annual "Success by Degrees" Brunch Auction in December to raise funds for our various activities.  Our branch has a scholarship fund established at Mt. Hood Community College for an outstanding second year female student.