Action Fund

For more than a century, AAUW has influenced legislative debate on critical issues such as:  Education, Social Security, Civil Rights, Sex Discrimination, Reproductive Choice, Affirmative Action, Title IX, Welfare Reform, Vocational Education, Pay Equity, Family and Medical Leave, and Health Care Reform.  We work to increase representation of women and minorities in policy making positions.  Legislative advocates are in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.  Contact Miriam Keller.

Educational Opportunity Fund

The Educational Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AAUW which creates endowments to award fellowships to American and international women at the dissertation or post-doctoral level.  Career Development and Community Action grants enable women to pursue community-based projects and career-related study beyond the bachelor's degree.

The associated Eleanor Roosevelt Fund supports elementary and secondary teachers as they explore new means of helping girls succeed in the fields of math and science.  The AAUW Fremont Branch encourages members to donate and all gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible.  These fellowships are awarded on a national level.  California has had many recipients, including members of the Fremont Branch.   Various activities are planned throughout the year to raise funds for the Educational Foundation.  The results of previous years efforts are summarized on the Educational Fund Contributions page.   Contact:  Carolyn Hedgecock.

Legal Advocacy Fund

AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund provides financial aid and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination at universities and colleges and other work places.  It is the only support fund of this type in the United States.  Various activities support this effort including the LAF Walkathon held each October and the Spring Cycling Tour.  Contact:Liz Poe.

Local Scholarship Foundation

For many years the Fremont Branch of AAUW has awarded scholarships to outstanding Ohlone Community College graduates who are continuing their education at a four year college or university.   We continue to raise money for this important community service through various activities, with the results shown in Scholarship Contributions.

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

• must be female,
• must have at least a 3.0 grade point average,
• must reside in Tri-City area,
• must be transferring to a four year college or university either in the fall of that year or the following spring.

If you wish to apply for a scholarship print out the Scholarship Application, fill it out and mail it to us.  Contact:  Alison Kieft.

Tech Trek

Tech Trek is a California AAUW sponsored science camp for girls who have completed the seventh grade.  In the summer, five weeklong camps are held at Whittier College, Fresno State University, Mills College, University of California at San Diego, and Stanford University.  The Fremont Branch sponsors girls from the Tri-City area to attend Tech Trek each year.   AAUW members can participate by being dorm mothers for the week, helping with administrative duties and assisting teachers.  The Tech Trek Contributions page summarizes the results of our previous fund-raising efforts.  Contact:  Radhika Mitra.

Math/Science Discovery Day

Discovery Day is typically held on a Saturday morning in October for 5th and sixth grade girls, and a Saturday Morning in February for 3rd and 4th grade girls.  It is often held at Hopkins Jr High School and includes an optional visit to the school's new planetarium.  Nine classes are typically offered, and you can take part in any five of the nine.  Class subjects differ from Discovery Day to Discovery Day.   Our Discovery Day Album shows girls enjoying the typical set of classes listed below.

Consider being one of our presenters or helpers.  We need donations of door prizes: books about science or nature, science kits, computer games, etc.  If you can help, contact the Discovery day coordinator, Miriam Keller.

For a morning of fun and hands-on math and science adventures, come to the Mother/Daughter Math/Science Discovery Day.

Mentoring Program for High School Students

The AAUW Mentoring Program is pleased to have the support of Fremont Unified School District for the 3rd year as we resume mentoring at Robertson H.S., Irvington H.S. and Kennedy H.S.

Mentors work with the school counselors to get referral of female students who can benefit from having a mentor.   Some mentors will work one on one with a student and some will run mentoring groups.   Our mentors are role models who listen, guide, coach and encourage girls to complete high school and prepare for college.

We have the following mentors on the team:   Luzmarie Vallejo, Amna Jaffer, MaryLynn Pelican, Rosemarie Everett, Monica Kim, Marianela Pena, Pam Brees, and Julie Bjelland Lokhandwala.  All mentors are fingerprinted by FUSD before they can begin.  Contact:  Luzmarie Vallejo.

Those interested in mentoring are encouraged to contact one of the the co-chairs, Luzmarie Vallejo and Amna Jaffer, and to also attend our next mentoring committee meeting on November 10th @ 10:00AM.

One Book, One Community Program

The Fremont Branch successfully initiated this program in 2008-2009.  We collaborate with libraries, school districts, and other interested organizations. We select a new book each year and hold monthly group discussions for the public.  The books we have featured thus far are:

• Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
• Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
• Hot, Flat and Crowded by Thomas Friedman

Student Affiliate Network Program

College Students who are interested in participating in furthering AAUW's Mission Statement, and discussing issues that apply to the younger generation are welcome.  Contact Alice Alfaro or Mary Lynn Pelican.

Kimbookai

The Fremont Branch collaborates with Kimbookai, a non-profit 501C (3) organization working on developing a children's museum in the Fremont area.  The goal of Kimbookai and AAUW is to create a museum of stimulating and educationa experiences for children  Contact Marianela Pena.

Renaissance Now

Renaissance Now levels the playing field for talented underprivileged artists around the world, to win over poverty, exploitation and human trafficking and assists artisan communities to develop sustainable income.   Contact:  Radhika Mitra.