Welcome to AAUW Long Beach!

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2025-2026 AAUW Long Beach Co-Presidents Jane Hansen and Barbara Hall

Excellent Programs done by other AAUW
Los Angeles Interbranch Council:
September 14, 2025
Generative AI: It’s Impact on Education, Health & Mental Health
Zoom Presentation HERE
Passcode: 6$5ONi1Y
Slide Presentation: HERE

Welcome to a new year of activism for AAUW Long Beach! 

Our theme this year is—Reimagining Together. We will be pursuing AAUW National’s Five Star program for 2025-26, including: Advancement (AAUW Fund), Public Policy & Advocacy, Sustainability, Programming, and Communications & External Relations.

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AAUW is California’s most active and diverse organization
for women seeking to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.

AAUW California Mission:
AAUW California facilitates California branches in meeting the vision and mission of AAUW by providing programs, education, and resources.

AAUW is rated 4 Star Status
By Charity Navigator

Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:30 am Social Time to Mingle
10:00-11:00 Business Meeting
11:00-12:00 Program
Honoring Her Service: Supporting Women Veterans’
Transition to Civilian Life
Long Beach City College, Building 02
4900 E. Conant St. Room 208, LB 90808

This meeting will present a panel discussion focused on the unique experiences of women veterans as they transition to civilian and academic life. Featuring women veterans and service providers, the conversation will explore challenges, support systems, and opportunities for advocacy.

Why It Matters
Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population—projected to reach 18% by 2040. Yet their stories are often overlooked. With over two million women veterans nationwide and California ranking second in veteran population, this issue is especially relevant to our community.

Key Issues Facing Women Veterans

  • Education & Career Advancement
    Women veterans are more likely than their male counterparts to pursue and complete college degrees. Nearly half hold an associate degree or higher, and many pursue fields such as business, health professions, and STEM disciplines. Many use the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which covers tuition, housing, books, and supplies. Additional support comes from the Yellow Ribbon Program, scholarships, and grants. These benefits have helped thousands of women veterans graduate debt-free and enter professional careers.
  • Mental Health
    Women veterans experience higher rates of PTSD, depression, and military sexual trauma. Access to trauma-informed care and peer support is critical.
  • Healthcare Access
    Many face barriers to gender-specific care and long wait times, especially in rural areas or under-resourced VA facilities.
  • Housing Instability
    While homelessness among women veterans remains a concern, especially for those with children or facing mental health challenges, many are finding stability through education and employment.

Join Us
Let’s honor their service, amplify their voices, and explore how AAUW members can support their success in civilian life—through mentorship, advocacy, and community partnerships.

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MORE ABOUT AAUW

AAUW has been empowering women since 1881.  The mission of AAUW is advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. For more than 130 years, AAUW has worked as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. And now that we’ve won the fight to give women equal access to education, we’re taking on one of the most defining issues of our time: gender equity.As a local branch of AAUW, our focus is in meeting the vision and mission of AAUW in the greater Long Beach area by providing programs, education, and resources.

We are non-partisan. We have been around since 1920, support opportunities for activism and have monthly program meetings that promote education and equity. not just for women and girls, but also for the City of Long Beach. We strongly value and encourage a diverse membership.  We also have multiple interests groups.

You’ve come to the right place if you,

  • have an Associate Degree or higher (or Equivalent), or are a college or University student
  •  believe in Pay Equity, Voting Rights, a woman’s choice to make health decisions about her own body, and equal rights for girls and boys, men and women.

The Long Beach branch is dynamic and engaged in the community.  We look forward to 2025-2026as a year of change and growth. We want to continue the theme of reengaging with members, and expanding our membership by recruiting younger, diverse members who represent Long Beach!

If you are interested in joining, we welcome you to attend our monthly meetings and to contact our Membership Vice Presidents Faye Alperin and Mary Ann Takemoto at aauwlongbeach.membership@gmail.com.

Watch this short Video to learn how AAUW is Changing the Climate for Women and Girls.

Please check out our Website.  We would love to have you join us!