Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse
May 3, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to you by Pink Carpet Sponsor Bank of America.
“Power of the Purse is Women in Philanthropy’s biggest fundraising event of the year,” said Jennifer Gugliotti, Chair of Women in Philanthropy. “The community’s support helps fund programs that provide crucial education and resources to families, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a community that uplifts and empowers women and children.”
Women in Philanthropy raises funds for grants benefiting programs that support women and children’s causes in the Midlands, like Calhoun County First Steps and The Cooperative Ministry.
Calhoun County First Steps uses the funds for its Parenting: Pathway to Resiliency program, which utilizes a home visitation strategy to equip parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote school readiness, healthy childhood development, and long-term success of their preschool-aged children.
The Cooperative Ministry uses the funds for its Financial Health and Empowerment program, which provides low-to-moderate income households with individualized financial assistance, education, and coaching to strengthen their capacity for self-support.
“This event is an opportunity to not only raise funds for important programs but to also strengthen our bonds as a community. Every purse at this event represents our commitment to helping those in need, and we invite you to be a part of this powerful movement,” said Tammy Jones, Power of the Purse Chair.
The event will be held inside the Columbia Museum of Art and outside at Boyd Plaza, the museum’s newest addition, at 1515 Main Street. Guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne upon arrival provided by Champagne Sponsor Benedict College. The event will feature a one-of-a-kind silent auction including designer purses and other luxury items for men and women. Guests will enjoy food from Southern Way Catering, an open bar and live music from Terence Young Project.
Ticket prices for Women in Philanthropy investors and Young Leaders Society donors are $65 per person. Guest tickets are $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $85. Visit womeninphilanthropy.com to purchase tickets in advance. The evening dress is business professional.
About Women in Philanthropy
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands with the mission to improve the lives of local women and children through active leadership and collective philanthropy. Women in Philanthropy is made up of over 1,000 female and male investors. Learn more at womeninphilanthropy.com.
About United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is the most collaborative, efficient and accountable model for investing in the improvement of the Midlands community. With nearly 70 Community Impact Partners, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations and are directed to creating generational change by breaking cycles of crisis and empowering people to build their own paths to success. For more information, please visit uway.org.
