United Way Women United provides members with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, philanthropic and fun organization of women leaders that care about our community.
Women United members come together to create a better place for local women who are facing various hardships in their life. They increase the self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their family and the community as a whole.
As a member, you participate at a level that works for you. You can attend events, volunteer for projects, join a committee or graciously make a financial contribution to support projects. When you make a gift of $250 or more to United Way, you can elect to become a member of Women United.
Impact
Women United activities and funding focus on removing the barriers that keep low-income women from becoming financially stable. The Leadership Council accepts requests for funding from local non-profit programs and distributes grants according to the funding request form.
Their signature projects include:
Rebecca’s Closet. Counselors, case workers, teachers and other providers working with low-income families can access gently used infant and children’s clothing and equipment for their clients.
Christmas for Mommies. Staff at The Women’s Community and Project Step Up can nominate women who are making positive progress toward their goals to better the lives of themselves and their families. Members prepare gift baskets and provide a holiday meal for the nominees and their families in early December.
Sisterhood Suppers. Members partner with families enrolled in Project Step Up who are striving to meet their goals of savings, paying off debt and improving their financial stability. Members gain a memorable experience by providing meals, fellowship and child care for families attending budgeting and financial literacy classes through Sisterhood Suppers.
Networking
Members have the opportunity to build relationships and friendships with other community-minded women at Lunch n’ Learns and Evening Out events held throughout the year.
Fundraising
Women United’s signature fundraiser is Power of the Purse, held the first Monday evening in May. This event has everything women love – purses, scarves, massage gift certificates, wine, chocolate… the list goes on and on. The evening includes a silent auction, raffles and the highlight of the evening – a live auction featuring the “Kings of Pursonality” and Experience Packages.
In 2019, United Way Women United’s signature fundraiser, Power of the Purse, raised $28,750 to be invested back into our community to assist local programs that focus on removing the barriers that keep women and their families from becoming financially stable. Thank you to our corporate sponsors, generous donors, and attendees! View photos from Power of the Purse 2019.
