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Soon after José Manuel and Julia Pérez became first-time parents, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the entire world upside down. Welcoming Evie to their world was a joy, but they felt isolated as first-time parents and shut off from resources. Not...
Read MoreWhen passionate women step up, big things happen. Like distributing over 40,000 books to more than 4,000 children! All of this happened thanks to the efforts of our local Women United chapter. These women are part of a powerful network of...
Read MoreMore than 170 women gathered on February 27 in support of childhood literacy at our annual Power of the Purse, hosted by Women United. Each year, Women United hosts the Power of the Purse fundraiser to activate changemakers from across the...
A powerful marker for a child’s future academic success is having access to books at home. Children love bright illustrations, delightful stories, and concentrated attention from a caregiver reading aloud. Books and reading at home exposes them...
Read MorePlans are in the works for Women United's 2025 Power of the Purse—one you won't want to miss! Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:30–10 PM Rob Dob's Restaurant & Bar It's the ultimate ladies' night out for a cause, featuring a designer purse...
What happens when community-minded women band together in support of children’s literacy?!? More than 1,300 preschoolers in McLean County get free books! On May 17, more than 130 women gathered for the annual Power of the Purse, hosted by...
We had a fantastic time at this year’s Power of the Purse! It was so fun to gather with so many friends to put some power behind childhood literacy. This year’s Women United event focused on giving kids greater access to books through our...