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AAUW - Lansdale Branch

Times have changed since 1881, but our mission has not:
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.

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What we do …

Join us at our November Branch Meeting

  • NEW LOCATION: 7pm at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Rd, Montgomeryville

  • Welcome Donna Halteman (founder of The Bean Bag Food Program) and Steph Sharkey (Administrator for Shepherd’s Shelf Food Pantry)

We will also host a food drive at the Branch Meeting to benefit these two programs. See the November 12 e-Perspective for detailed lists of “items of greatest need”.

For the November Program being held on November 18 at the Montgomery Township Community Center, we are planning a panel discussion, themed on how downsizing/elimination of government aid programs impacts two local non-government organizations that serve to eliminate food insecurity in the western Montgomery County community. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the discussion. The two panelists are Donna Halteman founder of the Bean Bag Food Program in Souderton and Steph Sharkey Administrator of the Shepherd’s Shelf Food Pantry in Kulpsville.

Panelists:

The Bean Bag Food Program, founded by Donna Halteman, aims to fill the hunger gap faced by children in the Souderton Area School District and Quakertown Community School District. The program provides weekly backpacks filled with food to help children and families in need get through the weekend. The initiative is community-driven, with all donations used to purchase food for children in the community. The program serves children from preschool through grade 12 and also provides family grocery boxes, emergency supplies, and age-appropriate reading books. The Share, Learn, Thrive series, introduced in the fall of 2023, includes a box of groceries, produce, dairy products, and proteins, along with a free breakfast for families. During breakfast, representatives from area organizations share information and activities on local resources such as food banks, libraries, childcare, banking, and education.

Steph Sharkey is the Food Pantry Administrator for Shepherd’s Shelf Food Pantry, where she oversees daily operations, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. With a strong commitment to supporting families in need, Steph ensures that the pantry runs efficiently and compassionately, providing essential resources to hundreds of local residents each month. Her work reflects a deep dedication to service, collaboration, and building community connections that make a lasting impact.

Note: there will be no Zoom link for this session, so hope you can join us in-person for an action-packed agenda.

Thank you for another Successful Auction!

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s auction such a success!

Our gratitude goes out to:

All our bidders - your participation and generosity make it possible for us to continue awarding scholarships and supporting our outreach programs.

Our business partners - thank you for contributing gift cards, gift baskets, and sponsorships. Your continued partnership with AAUW is deeply appreciated.

Our AAUW members - your time, effort, and dedication ensured the success of this event. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Together, we are empowering women and girls through education and opportunity. Thank you for being part of this important work!

By The Numbers

  • OVER 130

    girls on average each year from 50 Schools in 4 counties at STEM for Girls - Discover Your Future, our all-day event since 1993 hosting interactive workshops conducted by outstanding women professionals who serve as leaders and role models in STEM fields

  • 24 YEARS

    of donations to organizations that help disadvantaged women get back on their feet through a program we call The Women’s Project

  • OVER $7,700

    total for books and materials that help celebrate Women’s History Month donated since 1973 to all schools (17) in the North Penn District

  • 40 YEARS

    of scholarships totaling over $150,000 given to high school seniors

  • OVER $12,000

    in Higher Education Scholarships awarded to deserving female non-traditional students since 2020

  • OVER 500

    third grade students mentored by AAUW branch members through the exchange of letters as well as a book for the child allowing them to practice their reading and writing skills in our Write Read Write program, started in 2002

  • $100 EACH

    for a special award to a female middle school and high school student at the Montgomery County Science Research Competition since 2018