WOMEN UNITED
20 Years of Women United: A Legacy of Compassion and Action
Twenty years ago, a group of women came together with a united vision: to remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone in our community to thrive. That passionate group began as the Women’s Philanthropic Network, and in 2017, became Women United. Although the name changed, the heart of our mission has remained the same.
Over the years, members have been the hands, voices, and hearts behind so many meaningful efforts. We recognize and honor every woman who’s given her time, shared her voice, and believed in the power of community.
What We Do
Women United is a group of passionate individuals working to remove barriers for Utah kids and families.
We
ADVOCATE
for more quality preschool slots and full-day kindergarten.
We
ORGANIZE
drives to provide supplies both in and out of the classroom.
We
VOLUNTEER
as mentors and tutors.
We
GIVE
for more quality preschool slots and full-day kindergarten.
Want to Become A Member?
Join Women United in taking bold action to create a better future for our community. As a Women United member, you will make a lasting difference by empowering women, eliminating barriers, and strengthening communities.
Women United members invest $1,500 or more annually in United Way of Salt Lake. For more information about Women United, or to learn about step-up options for membership, contact Nikki Stevenson at nicole.stevenson@uw.org.
United Way of Salt Lake
Women United
History of Success
Women’s Philanthropic Network (WPN) is formed
2005
2008
Immigrant and refugee integration is chosen as focus for WPN
Hser Ner Moo Center is established in South Salt Lake to facilitate refugee integration
2010
2014
Volunteers mentor and tutor with a focus on college and career readiness
WPN is renamed Women United (WU) and turns focus to afterschool programs and girls in STEM
2017
2022
WU members mentor refugee high school students to improve English language skills and close the graduation gap
WU members successfully advocate for statewide full-day kindergarten
2023
2024-25
WU forms a committee to support and help launch the Promise Baby & You program
WU celebrates 20 years of community involvement, engagement, and advocacy
2025
Engage with Women United
Jamie Issowits
“The strength of this group and the heart of this organization has always been in our collective power, the power of coming together, supporting each other, and lifting others up in the process.”
– Jamie Issowits, Women United Chair
Our Community Faces Many Challenges
Women United is a group of passionate individuals working to remove barriers for the girls in our community and the women who support them.
