AAUW-OML


Our Mission-based Programs:

 
AAUW-OML

American Association of University Women
Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch

Promoting Education and Equity for Women and Girls

OML Branch Highlights

Save the Date

Human Trafficking: What Is It? How Can You Make a Difference?Human Trafficking
When: Sunday, January 29, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Sponsored by: AAUW Contra Costa Interbranch Council
Come and hear three government and non-profit sector experts from our area:
    Jennifer Alderete, special agent with Homeland Securities Investigations;
    Cindy Liou, staff attorney with Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach; and
    Ms. Caritas Foster with the Holy Family Sisters organization.
They will discuss the scope of the problem (nationally and locally), suggest ways to combat human trafficking, and inform attendees of non-profit and government resources. This program advances education and advocates effective action that can be taken on these issues by AAUW members and the local community.

New Member Coffee
What: Welcome to our newest members. We encourage you to join us.
When: Wednesday, February 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Contact: RSVP to Kelly at (925) 284-5468

February General Meeting
What: California Budget ChallengeNext-10
When: Tuesday, February 21, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Serbian Church Cultural Center

How would you solve a $10.5 billion state budget deficit? Play the game: NEXT 10 gives YOU the chance to vote on policies affecting our state with instant-response clickers. It's fun and informative. The California Budget Challenge is a nonpartisan, facilitated game that lets you decide how much to spend on schools, prisons, the environment, and other state programs, and how to pay for them. Next 10 has been traveling the state conducting highly interactive presentations using the California Budget Challenge, allowing participants to vote on policy options that affect the budget in real-time with instant-response clickers. Join us to play the game.

Next 10 is an independent, nonpartisan organization that educates, engages, and empowers Californians to improve the state's future.

AAUW-OML

Our branch serves Orinda, Moraga, and Lafayette, small California towns nestled in rolling hills about 15 miles east of San Francisco. We have much to offer our members, including activities, events, interest groups, and educational opportunities.

The American Association of University Women is a national organization that advances equity for women through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW has more than 100,000 members in 1300 branches across the United States and 550 college/university members. It lobbies and advocates for education and equity for women and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected by the AAUW public policy program.