Women Making a Difference!

The Women's Leadership Council goal is to help women and girls acquire the life-long skills needed to support themselves and their families.

As a program of United Way of Thurston County, we aim to inspire, educate and engage our members in philanthropy, community service, advocacy and mentoring to help meet this goal.

How does the WLC benefit the community? 

Improving the financial stability of women and girls in Thurston County benefits both those individuals and our community. Women who understand how to support themselves and feel empowered to do so are able to give back to the community rather than relying on its services to survive. 

Our Mission 
 

We positively impact the lives of women in our community by promoting self sufficiency and financial stability through philanthropy and community service.

How we are achieving our goal? 

In 2009 the WLC provided $20,000 in grants to organizations that promote economic empowerment and financial self-sufficiency for women. 

Funding for 2010 is now available.  Click here for the grant application.  Applications are due on April 15, 2010.

Becoming a member

Membership requires an annual minimum gift of $1,000 to United Way of Thurston County . The membership gift is $500 for women under 35 years and $100 for full time students. 

Your $1,000 contribution goes directly to our cause. $750 is directed into the WLC Giving Circle fund. Your contribution is pooled with other donations from corporate and individual giving. WLC members determine how that money is used to support community programs focused on women and girls. The remaining $250 goes to  United Way of Thurston County’s Community Care Fund.  

What are the benefits of joining the WLC? 

• Network and participate on projects with other women leaders

• Educational programs and gatherings

• Hands-on volunteer opportunities

• Advocate for issues impacting women and girls

• Invitations to local and regional events that feature noted speakers and women of influence

• Invitations to United Way of Thurston County (UWTC) events

• Recognition in event programs, UWTC literature, and local media

• Advancing the common good in Thurston County

And the most important benefit is that you will have a positive impact on the future of women and our community.

For information, contact Ami Forsberg at 360.943.2773 x 13 or email aforsberg@unitedway-thurston.org.