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MISSION
Women United exists to provide financial support to organizations or groups that demonstrate the ability to enhance the quality of life for our Siouxland youth.
EMPOWERING WOMEN TO:
• Direct their charitable contributions toward issues that matter most to them.
• Join with other women to actively improve the community.
• See first-hand the difference they have made.
MEMBERSHIP
Women who wish to become a member of Women United have several options:
Individual Membership Levels
$2,500 (1 vote)
$5,000 (2 votes)
Team Membership is available if two women would like to combine their gifts to fulfill the $2,500 level.
One vote is given to each team.
Votes are used to determine projects that will be funded during the grant review process.
Click here to download the 2011 Women United membership form.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Women United has awarded nearly $380,000 since its inception in 2006. In 2011, Women United will award $95,500 to five deserving programs aimed at improving the quality of life for children in our community.
2011 Funded Programs
Sanctuary Daycare Scholarships (Jackson Recovery Centers) $40,000
Scholarships will be provided for children of recent graduates of Jackson’s Women and Children’s Residential Treatment Center. Mothers in recovery often lose state assistance for daycare until they become employed or enroll in school. Up to 2 months of childcare will be supported during this critical transition period.
New Horizons (Boys Club of Sioux City) $20,000
This new project aims to break the cycle of entitlement while improving work ethic and self esteem. Thirty-four, 13-15 year old boys will participate in a 25 week stipend-based program aimed at developing employment skills and a positive work ethic. Skills will be developed through a variety of internal and community based projects.
South Sioux City Soccer Club $20,000
Scholarships will be provided for those who would otherwise be unable to participate in this soccer program serving 375 teens. Goals of the program are to engage teens in positive activities, reducing the risk of involvement with gangs and drugs, while improving graduation rates and college attendance.
Guitar Superstars (Crittenton Center) $8,000
Providing a positive pro-social activity for at risk children develops self-confidence and provides a constructive emotional outlet. This program, in its 2nd year, will provide weekly group lessons to children staying at the Children’s Shelter, and offer the opportunity for children who show natural talent or an extraordinary desire to play the guitar a chance to bring a guitar home upon leaving shelter.
Responsible Independence (Crittenton Center) $7,500
A program of support, education and coaching for 15-17 year old clients of the Emergency Children’s Shelter. These children, who are aging out of the foster care system, will acquire skills and resources needed to be self-sufficient and transition to independent living upon their 18th birthday.
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"Women United supports the youth of Siouxland in a very direct and impactful way. These children are the future of our community. The support and assistance that we provide through our grants ties directly to the future of Siouxland. I am so proud to lead an organization that builds children’s lives in such a positive, educational, and long lasting way!"
~ Mary Sterk, Sterk Financial Services,
2010-2011 Chair of Women United
LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN UNITED
For more information contact Heather at
712-255-2956 or email me. |
