United Way of Salt Lake and Women United thank you for joining us for Power of Your Purse 2025. We are excited to report that, with your support, we raised $310,000 to fund initiatives benefiting Utah students on their journey from birth to career. We were also delighted to celebrate Women United’s 20th anniversary with many of the current and founding members who have dedicated themselves to this work over the last two decades.
Support the mission of Women United by getting involved, sharing your voice, and helping uplift women and families in our community. Visit the Women United page to learn more and see how you can make a difference.
Women United is a group of passionate individuals working to remove barriers for Utah kids and families. This year, Women United celebrates 20 years of advocacy, service, and giving to benefit the community.
We ADVOCATE for more quality preschool slots and full-day kindergarten.
We VOLUNTEER as mentors and tutors.
We ORGANIZE drives to provide supplies both in and out of the classroom.
We GIVE to support scholarships, services in schools, and health and mental health support to help students succeed.
Women's Philanthropic Network (WPN) begins with 22 members
Immigrant and refugee integration is chosen as focus for WPN
Hser Ner Moo Center established in South Salt Lake to facilitate refugee integration
Volunteers mentor and tutor with a focus on college and career readiness
WPN rename Women United and now turns focus to afterschool programs and girls in STEM
Women United supports students working with remotely with laptop distribution and virtual mentoring.
Women United hosts virtual Power of Your Purse to support students recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education system
Women United members mentor refugee high school students to improve English language skills and close the graduation gap
Women United members successfully advocate for statewide full-day kindergarten
Women United forms a committee to support and launch Baby & You
Women United celebrates 20 years of community involvement, engagement, and advocacy
Check out our Power of Your Purse sponsorship opportunities. For more details, contact Adrienne Smith at adrienne.smith@uw.org or 801.680.0494.
