When women UNITE, our community is stronger. ACTIVATE and join the Women United movement!
Our Mission
A network of passionate women who support United Way by giving, advocating, volunteering, and inspiring others to create lasting change in our community to support children and families in Maricopa County.
Who We Are
We are philanthropists, volunteers, and leaders within our community.
We are problem-solvers, hand-raisers, and game-changers.
We lead the charge and inspire change.
We mobilize the power of women to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
We have gone after some of our community’s toughest challenges: Poverty and Food Insecurity.
We work with United Way and our community partners to turn potential solutions into action.
It’s not easy, but Women United does not give up. Ever.
We are committed to helping children get a strong start in life so that they are equipped for success in school, work, and life.
Women United faces our future fearlessly, with determination, no matter the obstacles that come our way.
We invite you to join us. Invest in our efforts. Become part of our Team.
With you, we are Women United.
Benefits of Joining
As a valued member of Women United, you'll:
- CONNECT with community-minded women while expanding personal and professional opportunities
- ENGAGE in volunteer events geared toward United Way’s work in ACTIVATING change
- SERVE as an Ambassador for United Way through advocating, speaking, and volunteering
- GIVE $1,000 annually to help address hunger, homelessness, financial stability, education and the emerging needs of our neighbors
Members give an annual gift of $1,000 designated to one of Valley of
the Sun United Way's community objectives. The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit*
or the Step Up Program, which is a $500 gift in year one, $750 in year
two and $1,000 in year three are also options for participation with
membership engagement on day one.
* Direct up to $800 to United Way’s Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Contributions may qualify for the Credit for
Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations. Taxpayers filing
as “single” and “head of household” status may claim a maximum credit of
$400; taxpayers filing as “married filing separate” may claim a maximum
credit of $400; taxpayers that file as “married filing joint” may claim
a maximum credit of $800. Consult your tax advisor.
Our Local Impact
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Upcoming Events
Past Events and Photos
Steering Committee
Co-Chairs:
Nina Mullins
SRP
Jen Scrivner
Goodmans Interior Structures
Vice Chair:
Bobbie J. Fox
CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Steering Committee Leaders:
Dr. Melanie Abts
Rio Salado College
Dawn Blocker
Edward Jones
Latasha Causey
U-Haul International
Paris Davis
WaFd Bank
Sabrina Freiberg
Nationwide
Diana Gomes
Ernst & Young
Jacki Grainger
Bank of Arizona
Myshell Gresham
Willis Towers Watson
Kimberly Hall
Circle the City
Naoma Holmes
Mercy Care
Leslie Lewis
Univar Solutions
Jennifer Mellor
Greater Phoenix Chamber
Stephanie Mitrovic
SmithGroup
Lucy Ray
Alliance Bank of Arizona
Kristy Smith
Community Leader
Kate Sweeney
Ace Sandblasting
Kerryann Tomlinson
Playworks Arizona
Nancy Ung
Enterprise Holdings
Sarah Zelhart
Make-A-Wish America
Member Profiles
Stay Engaged
Join our Women United LinkedIn Group and visit our volunteer portal for opportunities to connect, engage, and learn more about how we activate change.
For more information about Women United, please contact Kelli Fawcett, Director, Donor Relations, at kfawcett@vsuw.org or 602.631.4843.