Women United is a group of dedicated, caring women who have come together to create lasting change in our community. Being part of Women United is a great opportunity to connect with other women, stand up and take action focused on issues that affect women and children in our community.
The Founders of Women United invite all women to become a member. To be a member you must make an annual investment of no less than $250.00. The funds raised are used for initiatives as determined by the Women United membership, in alignment with the United Way mission. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about Women United please contact Tari Jahns at 715.421.0390 or tari@uwswac.org.
What Women United Does
Our focus is literacy. We currently have two signature initiatives: Learning for Life Reading Mentor Program and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. In 2025, the Women United has 45 members. Women United also offers financial support to local early grade literacy programs.
In 2025, grants were given for:
- $1,000 Summer Reading Program - THINK Academy (April 2025)
- $1,000 Affirmation Stations - WRPS 4K Classrooms (April 2025)
- $1,500 Math with Literacy Parent Night - Washington Elementary School (September 2025)
- $1,500 Grade Level Books to Send Home - Humke Elementary School (September 2025)
- $1,500 Decodable Books for Intervention - Humke Elementary School (September 2025)
- $500 4K Play-Based Supports for Kickstart - Woodside Elementary School (September 2025)
- $500 Reading Olympics – Woodside Elementary School (September 2025)
- $775 American Girl Reading Corner - Grant Elementary School (November 2025)
- $500 Reading Olympics - Howe Elementary School (November 2025)
- $900 High Noon Books for Intervention - Howe Elementary School (November 2025)