CCUW Women United: February 2024 Newsletter | | |
It may be winter, but the days are getting longer! | We are told that Phil didn't see his shadow which means spring is on the way! We are still working through the details for the spring and fall Women United events. More information will be available in March. Our goal is to offer events in a variety of both format and time of day, to bring more women in the Centre County community into Women United. In this month's edition we will reflect on our 2023 acheivements while we prepare for a successful 2024! If you know anyone who might be interested in learning more about Women United, consider sharing this newsletter with them - details below. | | |
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February/March
Centre County United Way welcomed Executive Director, Paula Williams to the team. As a Penn State alumna returning to Happy Valley, Williams brings a strong background in non-profit and educational leadership to the CCUW. She has extensive experience in fundraising and a passion for the United Way mission to improve lives in Centre County. Paula hit the ground running and is celebrated her first anniversary with CCUW on February 6, 2024!
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April/May
In April we started the application process for the 2023 Grant Cycle. Thanks to your contributions we had $7,350 to distribute to non-profits in Centre County with the express purpose of funding programs with focus on women and children. In May we gathered for a luncheon to hear updates from 2 of our 2022 Grantees:
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Discovery Space: awarded $3,724 for security cameras.
- Tides: awarded $2,906 for providing 6-week grief support groups onsite at each of the 7 local school districts.
And CCUW held their first ever Over The Edge event where 46 brave particpants raised over $65K for their opportunity to rappel 110 feet down Beaver Stadium.
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June/July
In June several members met to review the (8) 2023 Grant Applications. After review the final determinations were awarded:
- CVIM: awarded $1,000 to support the Breast Health Program providing vouchers to those uninsured or underinsured for mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and other testing related to the idenification and treatment of breast cancer.
- The Makery of Central Pennsylvania: awarded $6,350 to create a designated, peaceful and secure 'Children's Space' to serve as a designated waiting area for youth and young adults in the Centre County Courthouse. This need for this space was confirmed by the staff from YSB, the courthouse and several other organizations. The Makery jumped in to spearhead this collaborative effort that exemplifies the Live United mantra!
In July we prepared to transistion from Women's Leadership Group to Women United adopting United Way Worldwide's recommendations.
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August/September
In our August newsletter we rolled out the refreshed Women United branding. The Women United naming was adopted by United Way Worldwide in 2017. Transitioning to Women United helps reinforce national branding, demonstrates our partnership with our greater network, and brings an abundance of marketing and branding support. And in September we gathered to at the Garden's Restaurant to hear from our 2022 Grantees:
- YMCA: awarded $3,600 for Dolphins, a mental health program for kids.
- CenClear Child Services: awarded $620 to support transition of children into kindergarten.
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October/November
In October we saw our grant funds in action as work on the Children's Space at the courthouse was completed. Transforming an ordinary confrence room into a welcoming, calming, safe haven for youth awaiting court proceedings. November brought our first ever Women United Afterhours Event at the Rivet, where we had the opportunity to create our own ring dishes. Jen Pencek of CentreSafe joined us for the evening to discuss the legacy of Women United supporting CentreSafe and providing initial funding for the Child Access Center. We continued the long tradition of fundrasing to provide Holiday Gift Cards for each of the Child Access Center families.
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Women United Grant Update:
2024 Grant
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You're invited! Our annual Campaign Celebration will be held on February 27, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Centre Care. The Centre Care chefs who won fan favorite at Taste of the Town 2023 will be preparing a drool-wrothy menu of samplings to enjoy. We will highlight key moments from the campaign, acknowledge and recongize our generous supporters, and reveal the 2023 campaign total. RSVP with the link below: | |  |
Funds Distribution Volunteers | Join in the recognition of the work done in the past year. Then be part of the next step. Sign up to be part of the Funds Distribution Team to find out more about Partner Agencies and have a say in the allocation of funds to those agencies. Volunteer registration coming soon! Or contact Megan at [email protected] for more information. | | | |
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the Women United story Consider sharing our newsletter to your social media or forwarding the email with a friend. Links to all past newsletters can also be found below. | | | |
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2023 Campaign Celebration
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Centre Care as we celebrate YOU for your support of the 2023 Campaign.
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Women United Event Planning Meeting
Friday, March 1, 2024
Members of the Women United planning committee have a packed schedule and will be meeting with a few community partners to plan future events and collaborations. Stay tuned for the exciting updates in the March newsletter!
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Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Don't forget to set those clocks ahead -or back to normal depending on how you look at it- as Daylight Savings Time ends!
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Women United Newsletter Archive
Looking for updates from a past newsletter? Use the links below to review previous months newsletter.
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