January 2026 News

Where Seeds Take Root

By Angie Matthiessen, Chief Executive Officer


Women United of United Way Charlotte County has become a place where seeds are planted—ideas, friendships, confidence, and courage. Each monthly gathering is the soil. Shared stories are the sunlight. And the connections that grow between women are the roots that anchor something lasting.


All of this leads us to our 10th Annual Women United lunch on February 12—a moment of collective bloom.



To read the full column in The Daily Sun, please click here.

To reserve your spot today, click here.

Appointments for the 2025 Tax Season are open!


Free tax help is available. We are now accepting appointments for free tax preparation through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. If you live or work in Charlotte County you may qualify to have your federal return prepared, e-filed and direct deposited at no cost. Even if this doesn't apply to you, it could help someone you know save hundreds of dollars. Just call 941-421-7100.


Click here for more information.

The Heart of Aging is Connection


Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ageless United Lunch and helped spark a meaningful conversation around building an age-friendly, dementia-proficient Charlotte County.


On January 20, Master of Ceremonies, Mark Martella of Martella Law Firm welcomed everyone and introduced our Keynote Speaker Dr. Adam Perry, President Healthspan Partners. Thanks to our sponsoring partners: AdventHealth Port Charlotte, Martella Law Firm and Port Charlotte Rehabilition Center!


Click on the brief video below to enjoy a recap.

Ageless United 2026 Recap Reel

Thursday February 12, 2026 - Women United Lunch, Click here


Friday, March 6, 2026 - Beaujolais & Bourbon, Click here


Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Women United Bunco, Save the date


Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Women United Wellness Night, Save the date


Tuesday Noon to Noon, April 15-16 - Giving Challenge


Wednesday, December 9, - 2026 Festival of Wreaths, save the date


Don’t miss out on the excitement — click here to discover all the upcoming events!

Fresh Year, Fresh Calendars


Our 2026 calendars have arrived, and they’re ready to help you keep track of all the good things ahead.


Stop by our office to grab yours today—while they last!


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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

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