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Recent Program and Partner Events
ROX self-defense classes took place throughout April and May at Danville, St Vincent du Paul School, and Mount Vernon Middle School. The participating girls could teach us about
"You Get in Life what you have the courage to ask for."
- Oprah Winfrey
Women United United Way of Knox County, Ohio,
is currently accepting Women United Grant Applications.
Power of the Purse
This year's Power of the Purse event took place on May 4, 2018 in Gund Commons at Kenyon College. With 287 attendees filling 34 tables and over 20 waiters, this was the largest Power of the Purse event that we have held to date! Thank you to everyone who helped us exceed our fundraising goal $50,000. By the end of the night, guests contributed over $63,000 to support Women United projects.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Power of the Purse a success! Our Event Program (available upon request) contains a full list of contributors.
We would also like to thank Jagger Auction House, Kenyon College, our Waiters and Models, the Women United Power of the Purse Subcommittee, all of our event volunteers and attendees, as well as everyone who donated, participated in the Silent Auction, and bid on items in the Live Auction. The generosity and compassion shown is absolutely amazing.
Special guest this year included Knox County's very own Elvis.
Co-emcee David McCreary helped make the evening magical.
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#DenimDay
United Way of Knox County employees showed their commitment to efforts in stomping out sexual assault. Pictured on the right, Cyndi Wyatt and Susan Moder look great showing their support on Denim Day in their Women United shirts.
We would like to recognize our partner agency,
New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center, survivors of sexual assault, and everyone who by participated in #DenimDay on April 25. Denim Day was a special day set aside to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual assault.
Facebook Page is Live!
We are delighted to introduce you to our new Women United Facebook Page! Use the page to stay current with Women United news and events. We will also be sharing updates and information from the programs that Women United supports. Give us feedback on what else you would like to see on the page!
Please help welcome our newest Women United Members!
Michelle Turner Ganz
Anissa Treen
Elaine Wilson
Elizabeth Doolittle
Women United Grant Application
Do you have an idea for a project? Do you think that Women United might be interested in funding it? Have you been in recent conversation when someone mentioned a particular need in Knox County? Is there a cause for which you feel passionately?
Complete our Grant Application in order for your project to be considered for funding August 2018 through August 2019. Please note, projects funded for 2017 to 2018 must submit a current application in order to be considered for 2018 to 2019 investment.
Applications are accepted now through July 4.
Grant Applications are reviewed and selected for support by Women United's founding members.
Grant awardees will be announced at the Women United Luncheon August 2.
Mark your Calendars for Thursday, June 21st. Join us at 7:30 A.M. for breakfast in the Garden Room at The Alcove as we celebrate our sisters for The Freedom Center as the celebrate maintaining their sobriety for one year or longer.