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Women United
Advancing solutions that empower women to transform lives

WOMEN UNITED

Women United is a local force of innovators and visionaries with a mission to advance solutions that empower women to transform lives. We invest in programs that create lasting change for women in South Hampton Roads. At our core, we are problem solvers, approaching challenges in our community with fearless tenacity that drives real, system-wide impact. We do more than invest in change; we roll up our sleeves and make it happen. Through our gifts of time, talent, and treasure, we are creating a brighter future for women and children across the 757.

WHAT WE DO

Women United, a donor network of United Way of South Hampton Roads, brings women together in the spirit of philanthropy and service through advocacy, volunteerism, and networking to respond to critical community needs and bringing lasting change to South Hampton Roads most vulnerable populations. Together, we are working to:
  • Move women from poverty to economic self-sufficiency through targeted support and coaching
  • Create breakthrough outcomes for children facing economic and educational adversity by supporting education and enrichment
  • Influence innovation and strengthen foundational programs
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HOW TO JOIN

We are looking for other women who strive to lead the charge and inspire the change in our community. Women United membership is an annual gift of at least $1,000. The investment made by our members helps women and children move out of crisis and into self-sufficiency. To learn more or get involved, please contact us:

Jill Queen – Director of Women United
jqueen@unitedwayshr.org
757.853.8500 ext. 693
CONTACT WOMEN UNITED

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

CONNECTIONS

Be part of a community of like-minded women who contribute their personal passions, best ideas and unique strengths to our mission

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer in our community with your family and alongside other members looking to create change

EVENTS

Collaborate with key business and community leaders while learning more about critical issues impacting our community

  • Stone Soup – February 14
  • Women United Spring Luncheon – March 19
  • Women United Fall Luncheon – October 13
  • Pie it Forward – November

Council Opportunities
We encourage Women United members to explore different leadership opportunities within the organization through joining our board and/or councils.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Annie Alexander

Women United Board Chair
Sentara Health

Elizabeth-Chupik

Elizabeth Chupik

Women United Board Vice Chair
Amy C. Bowden CPA LLC

Erin Lloyd

Chair, Membership & Communication
SouthState Bank

Jane Short

Chair, 10 for 10
JRS Consulting

Aida Vicente

Aida Vicente

Chair, Events & Volunteerism
Sentara Health

Cheryl Xystros

Chair, Funding Oversight
Retired Partner, KPMG LLP