Women United

 

Making Positive Change For Our Community

The mission of Women UNITED is simple yet bold: to inspire, educate, and motivate women to become positive change-agents within the Denton County community as we work collaboratively to mobilize resources through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism that enable everyone to thrive.
 

The needs in Denton County are increasing, we need your help to improve and transform lives for the most vulnerable in our community. By joining Women UNITED, you become part of a caring group, committed to giving their time, talents, and treasure to United Way of Denton County.

 
Members contribute annually to provide individuals and families in Denton County the tools they need to become financially stable, help ensure children are ready to succeed in school and offer opportunities for healthier lifestyles.
 
United Way of Denton County and Women UNITED…creating change, together.
 

Today's Women Leaders Fuel the Future

Women UNITED focuses on women and children to uplift the next generation and beyond.

ladies at food drive   WomenUNITED Leadership  Ladies at gala

Be Part of Something Big

This community of like-minded women contributes their personal passions, best ideas, and unique strengths to our mission. Volunteer in our community with your family and alongside other members looking to create real change. Collaborate with key businesses and community leaders at exclusive events. 

Laura at Kickoff  Kristin Reading  Group of students at library

 

Back to School

More details and registration links inside Upcoming Events below!

Are You Ready to Make A Difference

If you are motivated to make a difference within our community, what better way to engage with others who share the same goal of helping those in need?
 
By joining Women UNITED you gain:
 
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with key business and community leaders at exclusive events
  • Volunteer opportunities at community organizations across Denton County
  • Invitations to educational sessions to find out more about key issues impacting our community

Our Women United network makes a lasting impact through collaboration, volunteerism, innovation, and leadership philanthropy.

 

CURRENT MEMBERS INAUGURAL MEMBERS

 

Join Us

Women UNITED membership begins with an annual gift or pledge of $250 or greater with varying levels of participation and recognition.

  • Women of Next Generation: $250-$499
  • Women of Action: $500-$999
  • Women of Impact: $1,000-$5,000
  • Women of Influence: $5,000-$9,999
  • Women of Tocqueville Society: $10,000 or more

 

Fill out the form below and make your donation to join Women UNITED today!

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Children & Family Needs in Denton County

ALICE Families - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed

Woman and child

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Friends of the Family receive bags

Women community leaders LIVE UNITED for basic necessities in the community

Women UNITED addresses essential needs by volunteering, advocating, and providing goods to organizations in Denton County that assist the greatest needs. As our community continues to grow, needs such as housing and food insecurity grow with it. Women UNITED members are able to learn about these needs while providing services to help those in our community. 

 

 

LISD receives school supplies

Women UNITED members help Back to School efforts

Women throughout the community assist local Independent School Districts and organizations by preparing economically disadvantaged students prepare for each upcoming school year. Whether it is collecting items, stuffing backpacks, or distributing supplies at local Back-to-School Fairs, Women UNITED helps expand education for Denton County students.

 

 

Friends of the Family receive bags

Local Women Unite to Collect Purses with a Purpose for Single Moms

Local women harness their collective power with local businesses to collect Purses with a Purpose for single moms experiencing housing insecurity in Denton County. This past year was our third annual Purses With a Purpose project of Women UNITED. Over 60 bags were collected and stuffed...

 

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4th Annual Purses with a Purpose for Single Moms

      

In February 2024, WomenUNITED harnessed their collective power with local businesses to collect Purses with a Purpose for single moms experiencing housing insecurity in Denton County. This is the 4th Annual Purses With a Purpose project of WomenUNITED. Over 90 bags were collected and stuffed...a 50% increase from the previous year! 

 

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WomenUNITED Inspire Change Workshop 

Women UNITED Members assembling backpacks for LISDShelby presents  Roxanne  group

The Inspire Change Workshop in April 2024 was focused on our Denton County Workforce and led to great conversations on how WomenUNITED can make an impact with local organizations doing great work. 

 

 

Women Leaders Come Together for 2024 Homelessness Data Findings

Women UNITED Members Listening to Homelessness Data Dashboardslide 1   door prize

WomenUNITED members and guests were able to listen to UWDC's Homelessness Data Management Specialist, Evelyn Sutton, as she discussed the collaborative work in Denton County to address homelessness and the data found in 2024's PIT (Person in Time) Count, where a census of the unhoused population is taken every year. This was a great lunch for members to hear the needs of the community and what the non-profit sector in our community is doing to address these needs.

 

📚 BACK - TO - SCHOOL 📚

Donate to Denton and Lewisville ISD Back-to-School Drives and help Denton County students have all they need to learn today and thrive in the future.

To donate via our Back-to-School Amazon Wish list, click HERE.

LISD

Items requested:

  • Tissues
  • Earbud Headphones

Deadline: Wednesday, July 10 by noon

Deliver to: United Way of Denton County | 1314 Teasley Lane, Denton


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Join us to pack school supplies.

When: Wednesday, July 10th from 3-4:45 pm

Where: Next Steps Center | 1303 S State Hwy 121, Lewisville

 

DISD

Items requested:

  • NEW Backpacks (no drawstring bags, please!)

Deadline: Wednesday, July 10 

Deliver to: United Way of Denton County | 1314 Teasley Lane, Denton


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Join us to pack school supplies.*

When: Saturday, July 20th from 11 am - 2 pm

Where: Braswell High School | 26750 E. University, Aubrey, TX

*NOTE: Background check required for EACH volunteer. Click HERE for the application.

(It can take up to 10 days to process the background check. Do not delay!)

DONATE NOW

 

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For more information, contact Kristin Jones, Chief Development Officer.

 

 

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