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Courageous Humility

Leading with Resilience in these Challenging Times The world is changing right before our eyes.  A global pandemic is affecting how we do business. Racial equality is again at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. And gender rights are being addressed in our national government. Change is happening all around us, and it can be scary […]

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#UnitedWayChat: Advocacy

Advocacy is a key pillar to fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. That’s why June’s #UnitedWayChat on Twitter was all about the work being accomplished through advocacy. United Ways are making a difference in communities across the world. Every other month, we gather for a Twitter #UnitedWayChat to […]

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2019 Women United Luncheon Recap

On May 22, hundreds of women leaders and philanthropists gathered for the 12th annual Women United Luncheon. Women United is a community of like-minded women who contribute their personal passions, best ideas and unique strengths to the mission of building a stronger Central Florida for women and children. We are pleased to announce that the […]

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Inaugural Women United Fellows

Announcing the Women United Fellows We are excited to announce our inaugural class of Women United Fellows!  The Meredith E. Level Fellows Program connects emerging female business leaders with opportunities to improve the community alongside like-minded philanthropic women. The Fellows Program was implemented to honor the legacy and memory of Meredith E. Level. Meredith was […]

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Announcing the Women United Meredith E. Level Fellows Program

Women United Meredith E. Level Fellows Program Women United is a charging force in Central Florida, leading a wave of positive impact across our community. Comprised of a network of professional women, Women United leverages their passions to join United Way in the fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in […]

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Women United Luncheon Helps Kids Have Access to Books

Women United Luncheon 2018 We are pleased to announce that the Heart of Florida United Way’s 11th annual Women United Luncheon successfully raised $182,500 for education and in-school literacy programs. Locally composed of a network of female leaders with more than 70,000 members, Women United will continue Heart of Florida United Way’s mission to increase […]

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Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs Featured Speaker at Luncheon

Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs to Headline Women United Luncheon This year the Women United Luncheon is proud to present Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, acclaimed author of The Hello Girls and The Hamilton Affair, as the keynote speaker. According to a review of The Hello Girls by NPR: “They were brave. They were resourceful. But when they returned home, […]

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Creating Change with Women United

A Decade of History Ten years ago, several prominent female leaders around Central Florida recognized the need for a philanthropic women’s group and the Women’s Leadership Council was born. They organized the first Women’s Leadership Luncheon and watched it grow from there. A decade later, the group has grown into the hundreds with measurable impact […]

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