UNITED WAY WOMEN’S INITIATIVE
A leadership network committed to philanthropy and volunteerism
Our mission is simple: to mobilize the power of women to give, advocate and volunteer in support of at-risk women and girls.
We are women making an impact:
in Philanthropy
for Women and Girls
in Our Region
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United Way Women’s Initiative & WING Events
Upcoming Events
- Monday, May 20 - Women’s Initiative & WING Mentoring & Career Wardrobe Volunteer Project
- Saturday, June 8 - Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow 2013 Graduation Ceremony
Contact Michelle Martinez at mmartinez@uwgpsnj.org for more information about our upcoming events.
Past Events
- The annual Women’s Initiative Gala was a great success. Thank you for your support!
United Way Women’s Leadership Council
Created and led by women, United Way of America’s Women’s Leadership Council is an integral part of United Ways across the country. This national network of some 50,000 members in 130 U.S. communities is the most successful philanthropic effort of its kind.
Our United Way Women’s Initiative
Click here to view the 2012-2013 Women’s Initiative Leadership Committee
Our local United Way Women’s Initiative, an affiliate of the national Women’s Leadership Council, gives professional women who are committed to philanthropy and volunteerism a vehicle for involvement in an organization that:
- Has raised close to $3 million to support our signature program Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow and other programs that improve the lives of at-risk women and girls
- Offers opportunities for mentoring and volunteering with agencies that work with at-risk adolescent girls to develop core values that support their future success
- Engages in fundraising and “friend”-raising events, including the annual Women’s Initiative Gala
- Provides mentoring opportunities with seasoned members for emerging women leaders through our Women’s Initiative Next Generation (WING) Network
- Supports United Way as the region’s leading catalyst for change, ensuring that everyone has access to a quality education, a family-sustaining income and good health.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
