The Sun City Center/South Shore Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) covers the South Shore area of Hillsborough County, Florida, including Sun City Center (SCC), King’s Point, Wimauma, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Riverview, and Brandon. It was chartered in 1984. AAUW’s mission is to pursue equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. As AAUW Sun City/SouthShore was approved as a 501(C)(3) federal income tax exempt corporation in September 19, 2019 and registered as a Florida corporation by the Florida Secretary of State.
Florida’s Strategies in action
Florida recent accomplishments include:
- Completing three research projects on the economic security of elderly, Black, and Hispanic women in Florida.
- Holding annual week-long, summer Tech Trek camps that capture the enthusiasm of middle-school girls for STEM.
- Making an annual, day-long lobbying trip to Tallahassee to ensure that legislators understand issues important to AAUW.
- Sponsoring Work Smart, free, online classes to help women learn skills to negotiate better pay and benefits.
- Educating the public about Equal Pay Day when women catch up to what men made the previous year and how much longer it takes for women of color.
- Providing information on the importance of understanding and participating in public policy advocacy efforts.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Why Diversity Matters
“Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant man is diversity….”
– Robert Kennedy
“A diverse and inclusive organization is crucial for expanding, attracting, and maintaining membership. …83 percent of millennials feel that they are actively engaged when they believe the organization fosters an inclusive culture….”
– Deloitte during a University Leadership Center for Inclusion
Diversity comprises the differences each of us brings to AAUW and its mission. We bring a variety of experiences, styles, perspectives, values, and education as assets. By learning about ourselves and our differences, we can create a more inclusive environment in our branches where all our members feel valued and can contribute fully to AAUW’s mission.
Commitment
AAUW seeks to promote inclusion and awareness for all members to create an equitable, sustainable and inclusive membership reflective of today’s world.
AAUW is dedicated to helping members become more comfortable sharing their perspectives outside of diversity training and to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work and lives. We seek to encourage ongoing dialogue that will inspire members to bring these values to their personal and professional interactions. Within AAUW, our goal is to turn these conversations into actionable goals and strategies for each branch.
Resources
Both AAUW Florida and AAUW National have developed resources you and your branch can use to expand your knowledge; identify best practices to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and find ways to take action.
- DEI Dialogues is a series of videos from AAUW Florida in which participants share perspectives and which are aimed at inspiring them to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work and lives.
- A collection of suggested readings, films, and historical facts about diverse communities aims to broaden our knowledge and understanding. Additions and comments are welcome, as we build a list of resources on the AAUW Florida website. Email, AAUW Florida, Diversity and Inclusion Committee chair.
- AAUW National’s new Diversity Toolkit identifies best practices and guidance for branches to incorporate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within AAUW.
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