Current Newsletter

2007

Winter 2006

Fall 2006

Spring 2005

UWCM's Women's Initiative

Our growing initiative, 700 members strong, engages the drive, dedication and determination of women and children in Central Massachusetts. Their current priority, violence in the lives of middle school age girls, is being addressed through strategically funded programs and community education. In only 3 years, more than $500,000 has been raised for programs that decrease the incidence of violence in the lives of girls. Click here to view committee member lists.

Wendy O'Leary WI Chairperson

Women's Initiative in the News...
The Investing in Girls Alliance

An unprecedented Investing In Girls Alliance was announced today, and the Women's Initiative is a significant part of the coalition. It was standing room only at the press conference at Sullivan Middle School, Worcester, where many of the attendees were adolescent girls. 

During the event, the comprehensive needs assessment research, underwritten by a grant from the Women's Initiative, was released. The research was compiled from girls, parents and providers from Worcester and seven surrounding towns.  The needs assessment is the most comprehensive research done to date that is specific to girls in central Massachusetts and is the first to gather, examine, and take action on gender specific data. (Continued)

Click here for more Investing in Girls Alliance info.

Women’s Initiative
Celebrates 5^th Anniversary!

This promises to be an extraordinary year for the Women’s Initiative. Under the leadership of chairperson, Wendy O’Leary, the organization is poised to hit many milestones.

• The release of the Investing in Girls research report (scheduled for late Fall 2007)
• The implementation of Economic Empowerment conferences for middle school girls
• The increase of the membership to more than 700 men and women, and
• Achieving the goal of raising more than $1 million since it began 5 years ago.

Recently, the Women’s Initiative held its annual Stepping Up for Girls fundraiser at Mechanics Hall. Check out photos from that event and the Member Celebration in June at the Recent Events Page.

Become a member of the Women’s Initiative of United Way of Central Massachusetts, today! Download a pledge form or contact Kate Myshrall at kmyshrall@unitedwaycm.org