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Our new dynamic program to kick-off our branch year!
Sept 16, 2024 | 7PM | Madison Community Arts Center
The nonprofit Madison Area AAUW Branch along with the Summit College Club (AAUW) and the League of Women Voters Morristown Area invite the public to this free program on Sept 16, 2024 at 7PM at the Madison Community Arts Center.
Advance reservations are not needed.
Come and learn about SparkNJ, a local nonprofit organization, awarding unrestricted funding to charitable, community, and civic organizations in northern NJ whose leadership identifies as black.
SparkNJ awards annual unrestricted grants through their fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey. They provide financial support for Black-led charitable, community, and civic organizations in northern New Jersey. They support organizations that are already fulfilling their mission but are in need of additional operating funds to continue and grow their work.
The Sept 16th meeting will feature Lisa Barksy Firkser, Ph.D. and a founding member of SparkNJ will moderate a panel discussion featuring the following participants:
1. Kareemah Harris Baker has worked as a Child Welfare Administrator for 17 years. She is pursuing an MSW degree at Rutgers University School of Social Work. She served as a SparkNJ Nominator for 3 years.
2. Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, the President and Founder of Nassan’s Place, is a mother and advocate for children with Autism. Nassan’s Place, helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism in and around underserved communities, received a 2023 SparkNJ grant. After being a grant recipient in 2023, Nadine served as a SparkNJ Nominator in 2024.
3. A'Dorian Murray-Thomas is the Founder of the nonprofit SHE Wins, which was a SparkNJ grant recipient in 2023. This organization provides leadership, career readiness, and other types of training for middle- and high-school girls who have been the victims of violence in their community. A trauma-informed program, SHE Wins combines social and emotional learning with rigorous college and career readiness training.
SparkNJ: Kareemah Harris Baker, Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
Fighting Hate - An AAUW of NJ Zoom Program
Fighting Hate - Telling our stories
Statewide Virtual DEI Program – Panel discussion with Q& A
Mature Woman’s Grant
Each year our Madison Area AAUW branch awards several scholarships to local women who are enrolled in an educational program pursuing certificate, undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Please check back in February of 2025 for the new application
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Why join AAUW?
Your membership makes our powerful voice even louder on critical issues affecting women and girls.
- Help break down barriers for women.
- Interact with like-minded people.
- Impact your community with programs that make a difference.
- Network and learn from people with varied backgrounds and skills.
- Share common interests in social groups.
- Make career connections.
- Exercise your mind.
About Us
Membership
We are community-engaged women of diverse cultures, backgrounds, ages, and professions. We span the Greater Madison Area including Chatham, Florham Park, East Hanover, and Morristown.
Our events are a fantastic way to socialize, network, support each other in personal and professional growth, while making a difference here in our area.
Our mission
AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Our branch works to create a vibrant network of strong and empowered women who uplift, inspire, and support one another.
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Our history
The Madison branch of the AAUW was chartered in 1929.
Currently the branch has about 60 members of diverse cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and professions. We reside in the Greater Madison Area including Chatham, Florham Park, and Morristown. Members are also involved in all phases of community service and projects. Through fundraising we support our Mature Woman’s Grant program and AAUW NJ Tech Trek STEM camp for girls.