Community Partnerships

Our branch supports local nonprofits and educational entities that adhere to the mission of AAUW.  Below is a list of our various partnerships:
Portland State University Coffee Creek Women’s Prison Education Program
  • We are supporting a funding bill that will benefit prison education in the 2025 Legislative Session.
  • We are donating at least $2000 to the emergency fund for women transitioning from prison with support from the Portland State Program.
Oregon Tradeswomen
  • We donated gift bags at Christmas time for each of the members of the
    Pre-Apprenticeship Class that included a gift card, cold weather clothing, seasonal treats and a special Christmas ornament. (see attached)
  • We provided a grant to the organization for emergency issues for participants.
Mount Hood Community College
  • We have given groceries and hygiene items to the student pantry several times over the past 5 years.
  • We provided training on Civil Rights laws for students through Student Services.
  • We have participated in campus events several times each year:  International Women’s Day, Club Day, Get Out the Vote, Resource Day.
  • We provided full scholarships/expenses for students to participate/attend our Young Women’s Leadership Workshop in Washington DC.
  • We provide an endowed scholarship to a 2nd year student each year.