Women United

Five women, one greyed out.1 IN 5 WOMEN EXPERIENCE SOME FORM OF ABUSE IN THEIR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP
Main ImageOF THE 100 LARGEST COMPANIES, 60 HAVE NO WOMEN IN A TOP LEADERSHIP ROLE
Main ImageWOMEN HOLD ONLY 9% OF SENIOR CORPORATE JOBS IN CANADA
Main ImageEVERY 6 DAYS A WOMAN IN CANADA IS KILLED BY HER INTIMATE PARTNER
Main Image6200 WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CANADA RELY ON SHELTERS EACH NIGHT BECAUSE THEY AREN'T SAFE AT HOME
Main ImageEACH YEAR, WOMEN WORK AN AVERAGE OF 47 DAYS UNPAID BECAUSE OF THE GENDER PAY GAP

What is Women United?

Women United is a community of over 70,000 inspired change makers. This inclusive, vibrant group is bound by a powerful sense of belonging—to one another, to our communities and to the mission of transforming the lives of Simcoe Muskoka girls, women and their families.

Women United members leverage our time, talent and resources to empower women in our community to build strong, independent lives. United we are stronger. Together we can create a world full of opportunity for all women.

Women United is a powerful force for social change, where women are key drivers of philanthropy in Simcoe Muskoka through both giving and volunteering.

Empowering Women and Girls in Simcoe Muskoka

Since 2015, Women United has invested over $83,000 in impactful programs, prioritizing support and skills to empower girls and women out of cycles of poverty. They aid in job retention, professional growth, and financial autonomy, while providing essential life skills and strategies. Join Women United in shaping funding for future transformative programs.

Be a Part of the Movement

Women United brings together the skills, talent, creativity and network of the accomplished women that call Simcoe Muskoka home. If you want to help the girls and women of our communities, consider becoming a member today.

Membership Levels

 

Influencer

A pledge of $1,200 or more per year

  • Be recognized as a Women United Member on the Leadership Honour Roll/ Membership Directory
  • Welcome Package
  • Regular Newsletters
  • Invitation to at least one educational and or networking event with passionate like minded people
  • Connection to women and family programs supported by Women United

Change Maker

A pledge of $2,000 or more per year

  • All benefits listed from Influencer Level
  • Women United Lapel Pin
  • Participate in the selection committee for future program funding

Advocate

A pledge of $5,000 or more per year

  • All benefits of Change Maker level
  • Opportunity, with permission to be profiled as a community leader
  • Profile in one UW Simcoe Muskoka newsletter
  • Recognition at an exclusive event

Visionary

A pledge of $10,000 or more per year

  • All benefits of Advocate level
  • Recognition in a national, online Women United Honor Roll
  • Profile in UWSM monthly newsletter
  • Invitations to and recognition at other United Way Centraide events

Interested?

Want to make a positive difference in the lives of girls and women across Simcoe Muskoka while connecting with like-minded members?

Contact the Women United team for more information:

Rosi Martin – Relationship Manager

rmartin@uwsimcoemuskoka.ca

705-726-2301 ext. 2035

Brenda Rhodes – Relationship Manager

brhodes@uwsimcoemuskoka.ca

705.644.1292

Suzanne Prosser – Relationship Manager

sprosser@uwsimcoemuskoka.ca

705.345.2751