WOMEN UNITED
"If you don't have time to attend a lot of meetings, but you want to impact the lives of kids in Siouxland, and have a say in how your gift is invested to get the best results... THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!"
~Karleen Waller, Women United Member Since 2006
Women United was started by a group of Siouxland women who plan on making a positive change in our community by addressing the root causes of issues they care about.
MISSION
Women United exists to provide financial support to organizations or groups that demonstrate the ability to enhance the quality of life for our Siouxland youth.
This group is comprised of women who reach beyond their current contribution to the United Way campaign and inspire change through their leadership.
Empowering women to:
- Direct their charitable contributions towards community issues that matter most to them.
- Provide their time, talent and resources with other women to actively change the community for the better.
- Make a tangible difference with their contributions and see first hand the impact they can have by working together towards a common goal.
Membership Options
Women wishing to become a member of Women United, have a variety of options.
Individual Membership Levels
$2,500 (1 vote)
$5,000 (2 votes)
Team Membership
If women would like to combine their gifts to fulfill the $2,500 level, they can do so through the Team Membership option. (1 vote per $2,500).
Examples of Team Membership:
2 friends each contribute $1,250
If you're interested in a Team Membership but need help finding a partner you are welcomed to join and Women United will help you.
Votes are used to determine projects that will be funded during the grant review process.
Click Here to download the 2010-2011 Women United Membership Form.
" I think that women coming together, uniting their dreams and financial support toward the development of our community of children and families, by supporting the innovative ideas and entrepreneurship of others, is a cause worth every penny and much more. I feel fortunate to be a part of a group that has this common goal."
~Jinna Ralston, Women United Member since 2008
Accomplishments
Women United has awarded nearly $285,000 since its inception in 2006. In 2010, Women United will award $80,596 to five deserving programs aimed at improving the quality of life for children in our community.
2010 Funded Programs
Camp Imagination (Mary Treglia Community House & YMCA) $40,000
This six-week, full-day academic program focusing on literacy, math, and the arts is designed for at-risk students to stop summer learning loss and close the achievement gap. New for 2010 a partnership with the YMCA will expand services to additional students and add a physical fitness component.
Girls enCourage (Girls Inc., YMCA, Siouxland Comm. Health Center) $20,800
This collaborative project will challenge girls over an 11 week period to develop a healthy emotional lifestyle and engage in challenging physical activities. Components of the program include: Adventure Sports, Leadership Training & Life Coaching.
Big Splash (Sioux City Comm. Schools and Siouxland Aquatics) $10,000
A special needs swimming instruction program that enhances the quality of life for special needs students by providing beginning through advanced swimming instruction as well as education on water safety. Through this program students acquire confidence and show improved classroom performance.
Guitar Superstars (Crittenton Center’s Emergency Children’s Shelter) $5,124
This guitar instruction program for residents of the shelter provides a creative outlet and enhances self-confidence. Music therapy assists with meeting emotional needs of children facing difficult situations.
Responsible Independence (Crittenton Center’s Emergency Children’s Shelter) $4,672
A program of support, education and coaching for 15-17 year old clients of the Emergency Children’s Shelter. These children, who are aging out of the foster care system, will acquire skills and resources needed to be self-sufficient and transition to independent living upon their 18th birthday.
2009 $68,250 was awarded to four programs: Camp Imagination, an eight-week, full day academic summer program of Mary Treglia Community House received $25,000. Big Splash, a program of the Sioux City Comm. Schools and Siouxland Aquatics, received $20,000 to expand swimming instruction to enhance the quality of life for special needs students. The Backpack Program, of the Food Bank of Siouxland, received $15,000 to distribute weekend food sacks to chronically hungry children. Responsible Independence, an independent living program of the Crittenton Center, received $8,250 to educate 16 and 17 year olds who are aging out of the foster care system.
2008 $55,000 was awarded to two organizations: The Watchful Eye Foundation’s DeTour and Phoenix programs will receive $39,000 to support and assist at-risk teens involved in gang activity. Girls Inc. has been granted $16,250 to assist in the start up of Allies in Action a new program to help build healthy relationships between girls.
2007 $40,000 was awarded to “Brain Zone” a project implemented through the Boys Club, Mary Treglia Community House, and Girls Inc. These agencies will collaborate to provide specific skills and activities designed to help in brain development for children. Brain Zone activities have been proven to help improve children’s thought process which in turn improves their ability to succeed in school and in life.
2006 $40,000 was awarded to a new program of The Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (CSADV), called New Beginnings. The program provides non-traditional transitional housing for abused women and their children as they seek a brighter future and gain self-sufficiency.
Learn More About Women United
You are invited to learn more and get involved in the Women United. For more information contact Heather at 712-255-2956 or Email me