Women United
As a driving force within United Way, Women United champions early childhood literacy and supports the United Way mission to provide program like the Traveling Tree House to ensuring every child in our community has the tools and opportunities to thrive through reading, learning, and connection.
Our Purpose Locally
Our purpose in Douglas and Pope Counties is to connect women who care with causes that matter. Our mission is to help local children become educated, empowered and elevated. We do this by focusing on childhood literacy.
The $100 annual membership pledge to Women United directly supports early childhood literacy initiatives in your community, such as the Traveling Tree House. This mobile literacy program brings books, reading activities, and educational resources to children, fostering a love for reading and learning.
Benefits of the $100 Membership Pledge:
Direct Impact: Your contribution funds programs like the Traveling Tree House, ensuring children have access to books and literacy activities.
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and events focused on promoting children's literacy and education.
Networking: Connect with like-minded women dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through literacy.
Recognition: Be acknowledged as a philanthropic leader committed to enhancing children's educational outcomes.
By joining Women United with a $100 pledge, you're investing in the future of children in your community, helping to build a foundation for lifelong learning and success.
June 2024 - June 2025 Women United
Linda Anderson, Alexis Backhaus, Tara Bitzan, Lisa DeKrey, Donna Evink, Anita Ferguson, Connie Fields, Sara Gronholz, Stephanie Hegstad, Susan Helgeson, Peggy Iacono, Betty Johnson, Michele Karnis, Pamela Langseth, Anne Larson, Shari Laven, Carol Meissner, Dee Ann Minnerath, Michele Neale, Pamela Paulsen-Sveen, Bria Pedraza, Brandy Quam, Sarah Reif, Chris Schroeder, Rose Shorma, Corliss Stark, Jen Sundby, Sandy Susag, Chelsie Tatge, Mary Ellen Thompson, Valaurie Trumm, Sandy Tubbs, Jill Urke, Jill Wagner, Carmon Watkins
June 2025 - June 2026 Women United *PLEDGE COMMITTED*
Miriam Svobodny, Kelly Wosepka, Lynelle Brickweg, Diane Henry, Darcy Josephson, Jayne Sahli, Lori Anderson, Judy Backhaus, Deb Berry, Rhonda Bowser, Jill Burns, Mary Butler, Jeanne Conley, Jody Dahlseid, Judy Florell, Susan Flynn, C.J Hohn, Debbie Hovan, Sandra Johnson, April Larson, Maryln Lehmkuhl, Patty Marriott, Jeanne Mulder, Diane Nelson, Ruth Obert, Del Mari Runck, Ruthie Schultz, Kirsten Vaagenes, Amy Wensman, Cheryl Whitchurch, Shirley Zenzen, Becky Zwilling
