Women United

press release: Please join UWDC for an inspiring morning celebrating the caring power of women in our community and to support education! Click here to make a gift!

We will honor Barbara Nichols, the 2019 recipient of the Women United Philanthropy Award, and learn how Women United is working to positively impact the lives of women and ensure the academic success of children in Dane County. Click here to learn more about Barbara and her leadership and dedication to making Dane County a better place to live, for all.

Tickets are a $100 donation. All proceeds benefit the Education focus area in our community’s Agenda for Change.

Event and table sponsorships are available! Please contact events@uwdc.org if you are interested in learning more.

New! Women United Breakfast Sweepstakes

Win a fun experience when you make a gift now or during the Breakfast. Your support at $125 or more automatically enters you in a sweepstakes to win one of the following fantastic prizes!

• Paul McCartney Concert: Two (2) tickets to see Paul McCartney at the Kohl Center on June 6, 2019
• Tyrol Basin Ski Package: Two (2) all-day lift passes and equipment rental, two (2) all-day lift passes, and two (2) snow tubing passes for Tyrol Basin in Mt. Horeb
• The Edgewater Spa Package: Two (2) one-hour treatments and full spa amenities for one day at The Edgewater Spa
• Forward Madison Soccer Package: Two (2) tickets to Forward Madison game at Breese Stevens Field on September 7, 2019 (includes reserved grandstand seats, food and an official scarf

Gifts must be received by May 28, 2019. Winners will be announced on June 3, 2019. Full information and rules available online at https://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/womenunited/.

Keynote Speakers

• Dane County Executive Joe Parisi
• MMSD Superintendent Jen Cheatham

Parisi and Cheatham have jointly prioritized early childhood education to address the opportunity gap. Parisi and United Way came together to start multi-generational and geographically focused public-private partnerships with Early Childhood Zones. Cheatham is an expert on education and will speak to how crucial it is for kids to get prepared for school before they enter the school door, as well as the importance of the Schools of Hope tutoring program.

Participate in our Book Donation Drive!

Help support childhood literacy by bringing books to donate! Please refer to this list of specifically requested books.