Women's Initiative

Mission
The Women’s Initiative, formed in 2006, 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.

Focus Area
The Women's Initiative area of focus is closing the reading achievement gap by the third grade.

Goals
The goals are to raise awareness and educate the community regarding women’s issues; support identified women’s issues; support existing efforts that address women’s issues; and mentor future women philanthropists.

How to Join
To become a United Way of Allen County Women’s Initiative member, you can be an existing donor to UW at the $500 or more level and share all the benefits of membership. New donors may join by giving at the $500 or more level. Student memberships are offered for a donation of $100.

Co-chairs of the Women's Initiative are Chris Rupp and Kris Foate.

For more information on The Women's Initiative, contact Robin Holley at 422-4776.

Women's Initiative 2008 Calendar of Events
Closing the Achievement Gap Summary
Initiative Benefits (Word Document)
2007 Mission & Goals (Word Document)
Initiative Application (Word Document)
Initiative Facts (Word Document)