Community service programs Supported by the Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”)

Scholarships for Local Women
The Foundation, Inc. awards scholarships to deserving local women. Some scholarships benefit women 21 and older needing financial assistance, some benefit women of any age pursuing degrees in STEM fields, and some benefit future classroom teachers. The scholarship funds, eligibility criteria, and recent awards are described on the Scholarships page, https://greaternaples-fl.aauw.net/local-scholarships/.  Seventeen $2000 scholarships were awarded in 2025.

AAUW Greater Naples Branch STEAM Girls Count Program for 5th-grade Girls
This program inspires girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to teach them that the arts are part of, and not apart from STEM. The Branch served 298 local girls via its 28th annual STEAM program in 2025! For more information, go to the STEAM page, https://greaternaples-fl.aauw.net/steam/

AAUW Greater Naples Branch Janet Martin Welch Reading is Fun! Program
This program works to build a child’s interest in reading. This program entails a presentation to the children and distribution of librarian-selected books at two Title I Collier County public elementary schools where a large percentage of each student body is on the subsidized lunch program. Most of the children do not have books in their homes. The program is unique in that the children choose their own book from dozens of titles. 

The Janet Martin Welch Reading is Fun! Program is named in honor of Janet Martin Welch, a devoted former member of AAUW Greater Naples Branch, who was a librarian both in academic and regional libraries and served as the New York State Librarian for 22 years. She received several awards during her career from the American Library Association. As a result of her enduring love for both the program and her life dedicated to books and libraries, the Reading is Fun! program was renamed in Janet’s honor. Please click here to read more about Janet and her many contributions to AAUW and education.

AAUW StartSmart
AAUW StartSmart is a workshop program designed to help close the continuing gender wage gap by providing women with skills to negotiate their salary and benefits package. Branch members are trained by AAUW to facilitate the workshops they organize and conduct.

Contributions may be made:
By clicking the yellow or blue “Donate” button on the right of your screen, or
By mailing a check payable to:
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 9742
Naples, FL 34101.

You may designate a specific fund or program if you wish. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 59-3704754), regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Registration No. CH 13573. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE