Women United of Lake County Nov 7 Fundraiser for Early Education

Women United of Lake County is hosting its signature fundraising event on Sunday, November 7, 2021, celebrating women, friendship and philanthropy. This year’s Power of the Purse is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual opportunities. While the in-person event at Royal Melbourne Country Club is sold out, there are unlimited tickets available for the online buying and bidding shopping experience that includes dozens of trendy designer bags, silent auction purses, baskets and items.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to send underserved children to Kindergarten Countdown Camp and buy books and toys for preschool learning centers in Lake County’s low-income communities. 100% of all event proceeds and items purchased will support early learning programs in Lake County’s most vulnerable communities through Women United’s Little Kids, Big Futures Fund.

The Little Kids, Big Futures Fund is directed by members and since 2014 Women United has raised and granted $850,000 for early education programs with the goal of creating lasting change in Lake County.

United Way of Lake County recognizes the sponsors for this year’s event including, Platinum Sponsor: P&G; Sapphire Sponsor: Great Lakes Credit Union; Gold Sponsor: Law Offices of Judy Maldonado; HEROES Sponsor: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Nurses; Premium Sponsor: First Midwest Bank; Buy a Book, Build a Future Sponsors: Libertyville Bank & Trust, Wells Fargo; Buy It Now Purse Sponsor: High-Impact Consulting; Buy a Toy, Build a Learning Center Sponsors: Harris & Harris, Nichols Crane Rental; Buy a Supply Pack, Prepare a Kid for School Sponsor: Waukegan Mayor Ann B. Taylor; Kindergarten Summer BOOST Learning Program Sponsors: Valenti Interiors; Early Bird Raffle Sponsor: Frances Simons, Baird & Warner; Thank You Sponsors: Aon, Austin’s Saloon & Eatery, Sysmex.

Online Power of the Purse tickets can be purchased at LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/POP. Buying and bidding will begin November 7 at noon and end at 1:00 p.m. using your unique event link. Tickets include FREE contactless delivery of all items to your home if you live within 15 miles of Lake Forest.

To learn more about membership with Women United, join their upcoming Wine & Learn prospective member event on December 7th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Diana Nielander, Manager of Women United, at Diana.Nielander@uwlakeco.org.

About United Way of Lake County
At United Way of Lake County, we believe that preparing children to thrive in school is the best way to disrupt the cycle of poverty. That’s why we engage in activities that are ensuring children are ready for their first day of school, building children’s early literacy skills, helping youth overcome barriers to high school graduation and empowering families to develop a strong foundation for their child’s future success. United Way of Lake County recently launched 211, a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral helpline, connecting individuals and families in Lake County to essential health and human services, to improve and save lives.

Through the support of our partners and supporters, we are transforming communities by delivering programs that are timely, effective and scalable, with results we can measure. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org.

About Women United of Lake County
Women United is Lake County’s premier women’s organization for strengthening the community through philanthropy, leadership and volunteerism while creating a meaningful sense of belonging. We are a powerful network of more than 120 women who enable each other to leverage our passions, ideas, expertise and resources to ensure children living in Lake County’s most vulnerable communities are prepared for kindergarten and ready to succeed. Women United is a critical community within United Way of Lake County. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/wu.