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 Imagination Library. In 2025, the Women United has 45 members. Women United also offers financial support to local early grade literacy programs.
In 2024, grants were given for:
- $996.28 4K & Early Childhood Resources – Pitsch Early Learning Center (February 2024)
- $500 Developmental Stages Book Yardsticks – Woodside Elementary School (February 2024)
- $1,000 1st & 2nd Grade Intervention Books – Ed Heuer Elementary School (February 2024)
- $1,000 Building Classroom Libraries – Our Lady Queen of Heaven (April 2024)
- $1,000 Summer Reading Program - THINK Academy (April 2024)
- $1,000 Jacob’s Ladder Book Sets – WRPS Gifted & Talented (September 2024)
- $500 Reading Olympics – Woodside Elementary School (September 2024)
- $750 Reading Olympics – Howe Elementary School (September 2024)
- $1,000 Read-A-Loud Program – Our Lady Queen of Heaven (November 2024)
- $500 Adapted Books for Early Childhood – Pitsch Early Learning Center (November 2024)