Women United
Connect with other professional women who support school success for children and financial stability for women.
When women support and invest in other women, they are truly unstoppable. Women United has raised millions of dollars to to empower women to reach their full potential, and help children to blossom academically and emotionally. Members donate $1,000 annually.
When you join Women United, you’ll be part of a dynamic, caring group of professionals who are dedicated to driving and leading community change by making an impact for women and children. You’ll have the opportunity to influence your investment and track the impact you make, network with like-minded influential women who are passionate about the community, and develop personal and professional leadership skills.
Recent Events
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Lunch and Learn – Rhonda Otteson, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH)
- See more of what we’re up to on our main events page.
Upcoming Events
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We are always planning new events.Check back for more later!
Women United Members
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"“When I was awarded the scholarship, I broke out in tears of joy. It was the boost I needed to see life positively again- to dream and think about the future.” " -
"I use the same skills I do here at Best Buy to affect change in causes I care deeply about. " -
"The focus on early childhood learning and financial stability for women in Minnesota really resonated with me and I felt confident that my contributions would be put to good use. "
Invest in Women United
Through your Women United donation, you’re helping children succeed in school and women support their families in the greater Twin Cities region.
- Children who enter school unprepared are 25% more likely to drop out of school, 60% more likely to never attend college, and 79% more likely to be arrested for a violent crime—costing Minnesotans $850 million per year.
- In the 9-county region, more than 175,000 women are living in poverty. (2012 American Community Survey 3-yr Estimates)
Explore what it means to be a changemaker, and to make an impact in your community with Greater Twin Cities United Way.