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Women United

 

Women United, formed in 2005, is furthering United Way’s mission by creating a powerful network of women philanthropists to address identified issues through leadership, fundraising and advocacy.

Core Values
The Women's Initiative core values are integrity, impact, volunteerism, inclusiveness
and leadership.

Goals
Act to address identified community issues;
Support efforts through fundraising that address those community issues; and
Mentor future women philanthropists.

Steering Committee

Kathy Eikenberry, Chair
Shari Roy, Vice Chair
Christine Rupp, Past Chair
Kristine Foate, Past Chair
Madeleine Baker,
   Co-Chair Mentoring Committee
Irene Walters,
   Co-Chair Mentoring Committee
Susie Peirce,
   Chair Membership Committee
Denice Beights,
   Co-Chair Events Committee
Michelle Merritt,
   Co-Chair Events Committee

 
Upcoming Events:

Mentorship Kick-Off Event
April 12, 2010
Parkview Field Suite Level
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rally To Read
September 11, 2010
Fort Wayne Urban League
2135 Hanna Street
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Quarterly Meeting
December 1, 2010
Parkview Field Suite Level
5:30-7:30 p.m.
$10/per person
Light Supper
Quarterly Meeting
June 9, 2010
Parkview Field Suite Level
5:30-7:30 p.m.
$10/per person
Light Supper
Power of the Purse
September 29, 2010
5:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Country Club
This is our signature
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How to Join
To become a United Way of Allen County Women United member, please download the application, complete and mail to United Way of Allen County.

How to Become a Mentee
Women United has started a mentoring program to encourage women to become more involved in the community. Volunteer mentors will be matched with mentees and work to help the mentee become engaged in civic service. Download a mentee application here. You may fill it out within Acrobat Reader and fax, mail or e-mail it to Angelique Causey, United Way of Allen County, 334 E. Berry St. Fort Wayne, IN 46804 or fax 260.422.4782.

The volunteer chair of Women United is Kathy Eikenberry.

For more information about Women United, contact Angelique Causey at 260-422-4776 or angeliquec@uwacin.org.

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Learn United is a community effort to improve the reading skills of children across Allen County. Visit www.learnunited.org for more information, or call 260-469-4030.

Men's Night Out Fundraiser
Bourbon, beer, cigars and dinner at Club Soda on September 13. All proceeds benefit United Way of Allen County. Call or email Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or (260) 422-4776 for more information.

Women United's Power of the Purse Event
A fundraiser to support early childhood literacy efforts in Allen County. The evening will include both live and silent auctions of new, gently used and celebrity-owned designer purses. It is scheduled for September 29 at the Fort Wayne Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Seats are $50/each.  If you would like to attend, contact Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or call her at (260) 417-3804.

Senior Health Fair
The 18th Annual Senior Health Fair is set for October 1, 2010. Download the brochure here.

2010 Day of Caring
Day of Caring was a huge success with 1500 volunteers and approximately 9,000 volunteer hours logged! Visit our facebook page to see photos of the great day! Click here to see media coverage.

American Pride Ride
This year's 9th Annual American Pride Ride consists of a Teddy Bear Run to Lutheran Children's Hospital. If you'd like to join Organized Labor for the ride, or purchase a bear for the patients at Lutheran Children's Hospital, contact Vickie Meyers at (260) 422-4776.

Goals for the Common Good
United Way's assessment of community conditions and how to address important community  needs. Download report.

FamilyWize
Information about prescription drug cards that could save you money. Learn more.

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