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American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Empowering Women Since 1881

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network of more than 170,000 members & supporters, 1,000 branches, & 800 college/university institution partners. 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 La Mesa-El Cajon Branch (CA), established on May 3, 1951, has more than 160 members and is one of the largest branches in California. Our branch is affiliated with AAUW California & AAUW National.

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