Women United mobilizes a powerful network of women who strengthen our community through philanthropic investment, engagement and volunteerism and the influence of a collective vision to improve the lives and the future of girls.

Since 2002, the Capital Area United Way (CAUW) has energized women to join forces to impact the lives of middle school girls…a notably challenging time in a young girl’s life when numerous influences can steer girls in one of two directions. Through acts of philanthropy, volunteerism and other engagement activities, Women United aims to provide these girls with positive female role models and mentors, leadership programming, positive decision-making and coping skills and introduce them to a diverse range of opportunities for STEAM and other non-traditional career paths.

Formerly called Women’s Leadership Council, the mission of this effort is to mobilize the power of women to advance the “common good” in our tri-county region. Around the country, more than 160 local United Ways have Women United initiatives and have generated more than $1 billion for their communities from 70,000+ women donors. We encourage you to become one of those important philanthropists by donating through the button at the top of this site.

This year promises to be an exciting one for Women United as we welcome new members and re-energize the focus of Women United while tackling new issues, funding new programs and introducing new activities!