Women United is thrilled to have hosted the Women United Awards Luncheon on May 15th featuring Keynote Speaker Anita Zucker, and the presentation of $15,000 in grants to local nonprofits serving the women, children, and families of our community!
Women United is a philanthropy based on a belief in the collective power of women to improve the lives of Aiken County’s women and children.
Founded in 2015, Women United is dedicated to transforming Aiken through active and specific philanthropic investment to tackle our community’s challenges. Designated funds collected from fundraising activities are used to award grants that advance the health, safety, education and economic status of Aiken County’s women and children.
Educational opportunities are offered to our membership to help each of us become better informed and more effective donors.
Every member brings different talents to our cause. Whether you bring your skills, personal contacts, community knowledge or time, you can make a difference.
Women United Grant Criteria & Scoring Metrics
Women United Grant Application
Mission and Focus Areas:
The Mission is to advance the health, safety, education and economic status of Aiken County’s women and children.
Women United will consider funding programs/projects/initiatives from organizations that demonstrate the ability to achieve measurable results. Priority will be given to projects and organizations that demonstrate a high probability of sustainability beyond the grant period, fostering permanent change and having a long-term positive impact on Aiken County’s women and children.
Events and Opportunities:
Women United hosts two main events every year. A Spring awards luncheon, where grants are awarded to assist organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in Aiken County. In the Fall, WU hosts a Tea that benefits our four local shelters with a showering of gifts.
Additionally, Women United has begun hosting an annual Galentines event.
The Women United Executive Committee is made up of ladies from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life. These ladies are committed to finding ways to improve the lives and opportunities of women and children in Aiken County.
