AAUW Naperville Area (IL) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit affiliate of the American Association of University Women (aauw.org)
Our mission is bold – to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Member activities include: public policy issues advocacy, producing community programs related to AAUW's mission, and fundraising (used booksale, social bridge) to support scholarships for women and national and state efforts to effect change. We also host thoughtful discussion groups for
06/08/2026
LAST 2026 USED BOOKS & MEDIA COLLECTION DRIVE: MONDAY, JUNE 8, 9-11 AM only! Drop off fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's, vintage & collectible, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, at Mill Street Elementary School, Naperville, IL.
06/08/2026
Final Collection day! Monday 6/8, 9AM to 11AM. Used Book & Media Collection Drive at Mill Street Elementary School. Drop off fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's, vintage & collectible, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. (Please no Time-Life, Nat Geo sets, mags, Readers Digest, encyclopedias)
06/07/2026
AAUW supports access to higher education for all women.
At AAUW, we are proud to support all women in higher education.
Every woman deserves the opportunity to learn, lead, and thrive in academic spaces. Through our fellowships, research, advocacy, and community programs, we work to advance equity and create pathways for success at every stage of the educational journey.
By investing in women’s potential, we help build a stronger, more inclusive future for higher education and beyond.
06/06/2026
2026 used book & media collection drive! TODAY - 9-12 noon only at Mill Street Elementary School, Naperville, IL. Drop off fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's, vintage & collectible, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vinyl.
06/04/2026
Clear your shelves! Saturday 6/6, 9AM-Noon, Used Book & Media Collection Drive at Mill Street Elementary School. Drop off fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's, vintage & collectible, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. (Please no Time-Life, Nat Geo sets, mags, Readers Digest, encyclopedias)
05/29/2026
NCCWSL SPOTLIGHT 🎹📚 Maeve, a future elementary educator, is attending NCCWSL as an AAUW Naperville Area Branch sponsored attendee.
05/28/2026
NCCWSL SPOTLIGHT 🏒📚 Sam, a leader on and off the rink, is one of the AAUW Naperville Area Branch sponsored attendees.
05/27/2026
Today is the first day of the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders! 📚
Meet Maeve and Sam, the inspirational student leaders sponsored by AAUW Naperville Area Branch.
05/21/2026
AAUW CEO Gloria Blackwell speaks out against the loss of voting rights.
AAUW CEO Gloria L. Blackwell was featured in Feminist Majority Foundation’s latest article addressing the Supreme Court’s devastating ruling on the Voting Rights Act and its broader impact on women, families, and communities.
“When maps dilute Black voting power, women and families lose ground on the issues that matter most — from strong public education to equal pay to civil rights protections.” — Gloria L. Blackwell
Read the full article: https://feminist.org/news/feminist-leaders-speak-out-against-the-supreme-courts-devastating-blow-to-the-voting-rights-act/
05/21/2026
AAUW is committed to equity for women in salaries, workplace fairness and affordable childcare. Let's support Mothers!