Women United of Lake County

10/09/2026

A sneak peek from the Power of the Purse boutique✨
Here’s a first look at a few of the fabulous purses you’ll find at this year’s event!

Featured bags:
👜 Kate Spade Floral Tote
👝 Joy Susan Aria Ring Bag
👜 Michael Kors Shoulder Bag
👝 Joy Susan Suede Mini Crossbody Wristlet

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Power of the Purse and the friendship, generosity, and impact that have made this event so special.

Get your tickets today: https://give.uwlakeco.org/p/pop

10/01/2026

Since 2006, Power of the Purse has brought women together to create brighter futures for local children and families. Through the years, we’ve grown together, invested in the future, and turned generosity into lasting impact.

Now, we’re celebrating 20 years!🥂

Join us for Power of the Purse 2026 as we look back at where we started, celebrate how far we’ve come, and continue investing in brighter futures for local children.

Come celebrate 20 years with us! Reserve your tickets or table today.
https://uwlakeco.goodworldnow.com/p/pop

09/22/2026

Make an even greater impact at Power of the Purse! 🤍

Sponsorship opportunities are available for Women United’s signature fundraising event. As a sponsor, you’ll receive special recognition while helping support programs that prepare local children for kindergarten and beyond.

Partner with us and help make Power of the Purse possible.

✨ Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://uwlakeco.goodworldnow.com/p/pop-sponsor

🎟️ Looking to attend? Tickets and tables are also available:
https://uwlakeco.goodworldnow.com/p/pop

09/18/2026

Looking to make a meaningful impact in Lake County, grow your network and learn from inspiring women leaders?

Women United is Lake County’s premier women’s organization for strengthening the community through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism while creating a meaningful sense of belonging.

Women ages 36 and under can join at a reduced membership rate, making it easier to connect, lead, and give back.

Join a powerful network of women creating brighter futures—together.

09/16/2026

Power of the Purse 2026 is more than just an event—we’re celebrating 20 years of women coming together to make a difference in our community.

Every ticket supports programs that prepare local children for kindergarten and beyond.

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove

Power of the Purse sells out, so gather your friends and reserve your tickets or table today!🎟️
https://uwlakeco.goodworldnow.com/p/pop

09/09/2026

Tickets are on sale now!

Join us for Power of the Purse as we celebrate 20 years of women coming together to make a difference in Lake County.🥳

Enjoy an afternoon of brunch, bubbly, designer handbags, exciting auctions and raffles, all while supporting programs that prepare local children for kindergarten and beyond.

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove

Gather your friends and celebrate 20 years with us!

🎟️ Reserve your tickets or table today:
https://uwlakeco.goodworldnow.com/p/pop

09/04/2026

Women United recently partnered with Barnett Capital and The SBB Research Group Foundation on a meaningful workplace service project, assembling 60 early learning and nutrition kits for local families.

The completed kits were donated to our Little Kids, Big Futures grantee, Family First Center, and will be distributed to families living in PADS temporary housing. Each kit includes activities to encourage learning and play, along with nutritious meals.

We are grateful to Barnett Capital for hosting this project and to SBBRG Foundation for generously providing the supplies that made it possible.
Partnerships like these allow Women United to meet children and families where they are and provide resources to support their learning and development.

08/17/2026

07/25/2026

This week, Women United volunteers teamed with United Way of Lake County to help stuff more than 200 backpacks with school supplies for local K–8 students!

Each backpack was carefully packed with pencils, notebooks, markers, and other essential supplies to help students start the school year prepared and ready for success. For a personal touch, volunteers decorated a bookmark for every student.

Supporting children through early education is at the heart of Women United's mission, and volunteer events like Stuff the Bus allow us to make a tangible difference in the lives of local students. Seeing our community coming together to help children start the school year ready to learn is truly inspiring.

There's still time to help! United Way of Lake County is accepting Stuff the Bus school supply donations through August 1. Visit https://uwlakeco.org/stuff-the-bus/ for more information and a list of most-needed items.

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Gale Graves, Women United member and Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of Lake County, on being named the 2026 Gurnee Days Honoree! Additionally, Gale will serve as the Grand Marshal of the Gurnee Days parade.

Gale's dedication to strengthening not only Gurnee but the entire Lake County community, championing meaningful change, and improving the lives of residents makes this recognition so well deserved.

Her leadership, compassion, and dedication inspire all of us, and we are proud to celebrate this incredible honor. Please join us in congratulating Gale on this well-earned recognition! 🎉👏

To learn more about Gale's service to the Gurnee community, please visit: https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/2026/06/2026-gurnee-days-honoree/