Holiday Scholarship Fundraising Campaign 2024

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AAUW San Jose proudly supports hard-working women in completing a four-year degree —leading to wider career opportunities, future professional success, and greater economic stability. 

  • College costs have doubled over the past generation, while income has risen only 14%.
  • Women graduate owing almost $22,000 in student debt, compared to $18,880 owed by men.
  • Women take 2 years longer than men to repay student loans.
  • Only 3.3% of nonprofit organizations focus on women and girls.

The scholarships are funded through grant writing, monetary donations, and an annual ‘Give the Gift of Education’ fundraising event.

For each $100 donation, the following prizes will be awarded in a drawing at our Holiday Party on December 14th.


Three-Day Three-Night Stay in Santa Cruz Harbor Home

Beautifully remodeled in 2011, this spacious ocean-view home is located at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac on North Santa Cruz Harbor. Tropical furnishings and oceanic décor complement this dramatic 3,000 square foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, complete with fireplace and hot tub. Valued at $1,200.


Three-Day Three-Night Stay at Sea Ranch

Lovely 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home, perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean.  Oversized windows allow for panoramic ocean views for whale watching.  Located near the rec center for swimming and tennis, 2 minutes from the Sea Ranch golf course, and 5 minutes from Gualala shops and restaurants.  Valued at $1,200.


Joseph George Wine Basket

A beautiful basket filled with two bottles of exceptional wines, plus gourmet treats to charm your palate from Joseph George Wines, which has a tradition of supporting and contributing to local schools, organizations, and charities. Joseph George is a 3rd generation family company that has been in the business of distributing wine for 80 years. Valued at $200

THREE Gift-Card-Fueled SHOPPING SPREES
THANKS TO AAUW MEMBERS

 

AAUW San Jose has over 20 Interest Groups, exploring books, family history, world affairs, films, art appreciation, gourmet meals, foreign languages, weekend walks and creating lasting friendships. Interest Group Members donated a great selection of gift cards to make your holiday extra special.  Enjoy your shopping. Two prizes available valued at $150 each.

 

 


10th Generation iPad Package

  • 9 inch LED-backlit True Tone Display
  • Fingerprint-resistant coating
  • A14 Bionic Chip
  • 12MP Wide Front Camera
  • 4K Video
  • Landscape Stereo Speakers
  • USB-C connector for cable
  • Touch ID Top Button
  • includes Smart Keyboard
  • Valued at $500

 


Handcrafted Scarves and Jewelry
by AAUW San Jose Artisans

These two beautiful ensembles were created by AAUW Artisans Nancy Hooton (scarves) and Sonia Wright (jewelry), each ensemble valued at over $200.

Scarf and Jewelry Ensemble
Blue bubble dichroic fused glass pendant.
Blue wrinkled dichroic fused glass earring studs.
Handmade by Sonia Wright
Plaid Reversible Eco Jeans Recycled Yarn (made from old jeans!)  Hand wash, squeeze out water gently and hang to dry.
Handwoven by Nancy Hooton

 

 

 

 

 

Scarf and Jewelry Ensemble
Dichroic fused glass earring studs and necklace.
Handmade by Sonia Wright
Grey and black reversible cotton scarf.  Hand wash, squeeze out water gently and hang to dry.
Handwoven by Nancy Hooton

 

 

 

 

 


Donation information:

  • To be eligible for the drawing, donations must have been
    submitted online between December 1-8 OR checks postmarked by midnight
    Friday, December 8, 2024.
  • Drawing for Prizes will be held at our Holiday Party:
    -Saturday, December 14, 2024
    -12:30 to 3 pm
    -Willow Glen United Methodist Church,
    -1420 Newport Ave, SJ
    -(across the street from Headquarters)
  • Winners will be notified by email no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024.
  • Prizes will be delivered by the Local Scholarship Committee.

You can donate by major credit card or pay by check anytime:
Note: you do not have to have a PayPal account to use your credit or debit card.

 

 

 

To pay by check:

Checks must be made payable to: ISPF-AAUW
(Please write ‘Local Scholarship’ on the memo line)

Mail by midnight Sunday, December 8 to:

AAUW San Jose Local Scholarship
1165 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95125-3324

For more information, contact: scholarships@aauwsanjose.org.

Thank you for helping a deserving woman
complete her college education!