WE ARE WOMEN UNITED.

Women United harnesses the power and dedication of women leaders to transform local communities. We are a diverse, vibrant community, bound together by a powerful sense of belonging - to each other, to our mission, and to the communities we call home.

WE IGNITE CHANGE.

Since 2016, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has celebrated local female leaders at our annual Women United breakfast. This event has grown over the last several years, and we are excited to share that Women United has evolved into a network offering various engagement opportunities for women in Kankakee and Iroquois counties throughout the year. Through Women United, we seek to bring women together to further advance the mission of United Way to improve the lives of women and girls through fundraising events, service projects, and social opportunities.

WHY ENGAGE?

You'll be a part of a community of women who contribute their personal passions, best ideas, and unique strengths to the mission of building strong communities.
Volunteer within our community alongside others looking to create change.
Network and collaborate with key business and community leaders at exclusive events.
Learn more about critical issues impacting our community.
Advocate for key community issues at the local and state level.

LEARN

Women United Breakfast

For the last eight years, our Women United Annual Breakfast has brought the community together to celebrate the power of women and girls in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. In 2021, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties doubled down on its efforts to invest in programs and services that support the advancement of women and girls by launching the Women United affinity group. Over 60 women joined our call-to-action and have committed financially towards the initiative which supports programs impacting the lives of local women and girls.

Our Favorite Morning Of the Year...

The Women United Breakfast is a day our team looks forward to every year. 2024 did not disappoint! With 300+ women (and men) in the room we heard real, honest, and sometimes hilarious stories from seven inspiring women. Make sure to check out our Facebook page to browse photos from the morning's festivities.

On top of this, we are thrilled to share that this event helped us raise over $23,000 for programs benefitting local women and girls

We had the joy of surprising Sarah Marion, founding Women United Chair and long-time volunteer, with our inaugural Woman of the Year Award, a new annual tradition recognizing the impact made by a remarkable Women United member.

To our Breakfast Planning Committee, our volunteers, and our Confident and Determined sponsors - CSL Behring, Iroquois Federal, Ascension Saint Mary, First Financial Bank, and Olivet Nazarene University - we want to say THANK YOU for helping us create a space designed to uplift the voices of local women.

CONNECT

Stay tuned for more events, like our next quarterly EmpowHER Hour, coming soon!

VOLUNTEER

Literacy Kit Assembly | September 21, 2024

We are excited to partner with Success by Six in celebration of Literacy Month to assemble Literacy Kits on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠- 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝟵𝟬𝟬 𝗪 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗲. Assemble Literacy Kits: Volunteers will help fill boxes with a book, school supplies, and valuable resources for parents to encourage reading at home.

Literacy Kits will be distributed to 300 local children. Each kit supports our mission to help children be ready for Kindergarten and achieve grade-level reading by third grade.

Your participation in this event directly contributes to a brighter future for our young learners. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿: Register Today!