YWTF-ATL is Now Powered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)

July 8, 2013

Dear Chapter Advocates at Large, Partners, and Supporters:

The Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) is now powered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)!

Aligning with AAUW locally and nationally gives YWTF-ATL chapter access to a network of 150,000 members and supporters, 700 college and university partners, and more than 1,000 branches nationwide that has been empowering women since 1881. This new affiliate effective July 2013 is one of a national movement to align the Younger Women’s Task Force nationally with AAUW to help to build the next generation of members and leaders for the organization.

Since the chapter’s inception in 2009, led by Chapter Founder, Terica Scott, YWTF-ATL has become a visible force in the local Atlanta community. Of many accomplishments including the younger women’s legislative and advocacy agenda to implementing its signature, A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference, Younger Women Leader Awards, to the chapter’s proud contribution to the Three-Year Initiative for Women and Girls with the National Council for Civil and Human Rights with dozens of women’s organizations in Atlanta.

This chapter will focus on college-educated younger women and building great alliances with key local universities and college to promote women’s empowerment, well-being, and prosperity in Metro Atlanta. The younger women’s movement is part of the larger women’s movement with particular interest on the lives of college educated women in their 20’s and 30’s.

In this new shift of focus, the chapter’s programs will continue to deliver outstanding resources in women’s health, leadership, education, violence against women, economic empowerment, and to enrich the lives of younger women in Atlanta. YWTF-ATL will remain steadfast and committed to its work and the partnerships that have opened many doors for the chapter’s ability to live its mission and expand its reach.

Like AAUW, the chapter activities will be produced by our membership and strengthened through your continued generosity and eager participation in chapter advocacy, programs, research, and initiatives.

With this new affiliation, the chapter will become a 501 (c) 4 membership organization. YWTF-ATL members will automatically become full members of the AAUW community upon joining the chapter.
The chapter will update its branding to align with the new AAUW identity soon.
Also, the chapter is working on its new website-which will make it easier to join the chapter, make a donation, and engage with other younger women in Atlanta.

Many details of the new affiliation and chapter membership are being developed now that the partnership is official and we will keep our members and partners abreast on new developments.

For more information about the AAUW transition, please contact Chapter Director,
Trang Nguyen, trang@youngerwomenatlanta.org or Chapter Founder, Terica Scott, terica@youngerwomenatlanta.org.

We thank you for being supporters of YWTF-ATL and we look forward to your continual support and partnership as we grow as an organization. We are proud of this new partnership and hope that you are too encouraged about the power of our voices and the impact of our work in Atlanta and beyond.

To learn more about the national organization, visit http://www.aauw.org/who-we-are/ywtf/.

Respectfully yours,

YWTF-ATL Board of Directors
Join the movement at www.youngerwomenatlanta.org!