WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
The mission of the United Way of Essex and West Hudson Women's Leadership Initiatives is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of women in our communities, by increasing women's involvement and leadership in philanthropic and volunteer efforts.
At United Way, we recognize and applaud the talents of women. By unleashing their strengths, we can generate a positive force in our community and provide women with some of the most rewarding, challenging and uplifting experiences and relationships of their lifetime. Bi-annual events, centered on topics of interest, will convene women who are investing their dollars, their time and their best ideas in solutions to issues that our community cares about. Members of Women's Leadership Councils improve people's lives by making a personal financial commitment, advocating for issues important to them, and taking a leadership role in advancing United Way's work.
United Way Women's Leadership honors the vital role that women play in our community and is dedicated to significantly increasing the opportunities for women to fully participate as philanthropists.
GIVE
There are many ways to make a difference in the community. Women's Leadership Councils recognize that there is considerable power to make change and improve lives in making a personal financial commitment. We know that investing our dollars is a core element of the equation to make successful communities a reality. We give and ask that you do, too!
ADVOCATE
Members of Women's Leadership Councils know that advocating takes several forms. From learning what is really happening in the community and discussing those problems and United Way solutions at a neighborhood barbecue, to giving formal speeches at large events, to meeting with Members of Congress, our collective voice is another key element to advance the common good. Raising awareness of a problem helps to engage the entire community in the solution.
VOLUNTEER
Leadership is core to the success of Women's Leadership Council. Creating long-lasting change in the areas of education, financial stability and health will require focused, boundless, tireless leadership. Many people think of the word volunteering as limited to painting a fence or something similar. Women's Leadership Council members recognize that while these activities are critical - volunteering is also serving on nonprofit boards, providing guidance on strategic plans, mentoring, finding ways to provide leadership to your community in partnership with your United Way. Women's Leadership Council members volunteer. Women's Leadership Council members lead.
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