Three Things to Know About AAUW
- AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy
- AAUW’s vision is equity for all
- AAUW’s values are non-partisan and fact-based. We value integrity, inclusion, and intersectionality
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Upcoming Events
General Meeting – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 – Social; 10-12 – Meeting
Foothills United Methodist Church (King Hall), La Mesa, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa 91941
Topic: FUND, Grant Recipient and Named Gift Honoree Presentation
Theme: Shades of Red as Fund is The Heart of AAUW
National Strategic Plan Priority 1 – Fund Higher Education
Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Author’s Luncheon – April 25, 2026
Featuring Jennifer Coburn, Author of Girls of the Glimmer Factory
11 am – 2 pm, Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley
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La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of AAUW has been recognized again as a Five Star Program Branch for FY25, marking its fourth consecutive year of achievement—a distinction reflecting outstanding alignment with the AAUW National Strategic Plan and a commitment to community-focused programming and advocacy.
This award is given in recognition of a branch’s work in alignment with AAUW National’s strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. To obtain this award, our branch demonstrated its achievements in the focus areas of the Five-Star National Recognition Program:
- Programs
- Advancement
- Communications & External Relations
- Governance & Sustainability
- Public Policy & Research