Women United
Purpose: To unite women and demonstrate their power to effect positive change as philanthropists, role models, mentors and leaders.
Local Vision: To build a stronger community by promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
Women United is a group where, regardless of age and background, women can come together to impact the lives of those in York County through volunteer projects, mentoring and hands-on leadership. Women in York County who currently contribute to United Way of York County and fall into the Membership Criteria (listed below) are invited to join this group of women.
- Currently contribute $500 or more annually to the United Way of York County, or
- Pledge to step up my gift to reach $500 annually within 3 years, or
- Become a new contributor and agree to step up to $500 annually within 3 years.
CLICK HERE to download a Membership flyer.
Our latest Lifelong Learning event: "Time Blocking: Seven Steps to Master Time," featured Penny Zenker, international speaker, business coach, and author of the best-selling book “The Productivity Zone.” Presented by Women United and Her Traditions, Penny shared strategies on managing priorities, working from home, and avoiding burnout, as well as her seven-step proven process to help you align your goals, priorities, and actions and make some time for yourself.
Thank you to all who attended! Learn more about Penny at pennyzenker360.com.
ICYMI: Interviews With Inspiring Women features Bev Mackereth
If you missed Women United's Interviews With Inspiring Women virtual event, featuring Bev Mackereth, CLICK HERE to watch a recording.
Bev shared great advice on how we as women can use our individual and collective coices to make a different and effect change in areas that we care about, from literacy and education to local government.
2020 Women United Steering Committee
Angie Hartman, Chair
Andrea Bledsoe, Print-O-Stat
Kim Brenner-Zirkle, York Academy Regional Charter School
Christi Brown, WellSpan Health
Vickie Chronister, York Traditions Bank
Sonja Comegna, CGA Law Firm
Lisa Duffy, UPMC
Deb Goodling-Kime, Turning Point Counseling & Advocacy Center
Elle Hale, Century 21 Core Partners
Jennifer Hitz, Leg Up Farm
Melissa Lese, OSS Health
Deb Messersmith, PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company
Mary Thomas, WellSpan Health
Thank you to our 2020 Series Sponsor, WellSpan Health:
Thank you to our 2020 Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our 2020 Supporting Sponsors
For additional information about Women United or membership criteria, please contact Sarah Chain at 717.771.3820 or via email at chains@unitedway-york.org.