September 2026 News

WE’RE ALMOST THERE—BUT WE STILL NEED YOU!

Days of Caring is just over a week away, and we have ONE project that still needs volunteers!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to sign up.

Grab a coworker, friend or family member and spend October 1 making a hands-on difference for a local nonprofit.

Help us fill these final volunteer spots!

Sign up today and join us for Day of Caring on October 1 with the Loveland Center.

One Month Until Power of the Purse! 🌴👜

The handbags are coming in, the details are taking shape and we’re officially one month away from Power of the Purse: Miami Vice!

Join Women United on October 23 at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor for an afternoon inspired by the colorful, sophisticated style of South Beach.

Expect fabulous handbags, delicious dining, music, raffles and plenty of fun—all wrapped into an afternoon that brings women together while supporting meaningful work in our community.

This is the perfect excuse to grab your girlfriends, dress in your best Miami-inspired style and enjoy an afternoon out together.

Still need your ticket? Don’t wait until the last minute—reserve your seat and join us for Women United’s signature fundraising event of the year!

For more information please contact:

Kristen Szych

Director of Development

rd@unitedwayccfl.org

More Than Laundry: Community in Action

Another successful Pop-Up Laundry brought community partners together to help local families with a simple but meaningful need.

During the event, 41 households were served and an incredible 455 loads of laundry were washed.

But Pop-Up Laundry is about more than clean clothes. It creates an opportunity for families to connect with caring volunteers, access helpful resources and experience the support of a community working together.

We are so grateful to the many partner agencies and volunteers who helped make the day possible.

When we come together, an everyday task can become an opportunity for connection, dignity and support.

What an incredible evening at EMPOWER Her!

There is something powerful about bringing women together—not just to network, but to have real conversations, share experiences, encourage one another and make meaningful connections.

This year’s theme, The Power to Be YOU, came to life through three very different messages:

🌴 Jennifer Huber — Find Your Adventure

✨ Angie Matthiessen — Set Yourself Free

🐝 Claire Jubb & Emily Lewis — Bee Empowered

Each reminded us in her own way that empowerment can look different for every woman. Sometimes it’s trying something new. Sometimes it’s letting go of what is holding us back. And sometimes it’s recognizing the strength that comes from working together.

Thank you to everyone who joined Women United for this special evening and helped create a room filled with conversation, laughter, encouragement and connection.

Here’s to The Power to Be YOU.

We’re sincerely grateful for the support of our 
corporate partners and investors.

2025-2026

AdventHealth Port Charlotte, C&S Foundation, Farr Law Firm, Fifth Third Bank, Florida Power and Light, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Mosaic Florida Operations, Publix Super Markets, Charlotte Community Foundation, Charlotte County Board of Commissioners, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund, The Patterson Foundation, and Wrightway Emergency Services

Mission: Mobilizing the power of our community so all can thrive