Women of Worth:
WoW stands for Women Of Worth. And worth is not defined exclusively as monetary worth.
A group of women came together in 2004 to launch a powerful force for good in our community. The original WoW Steering Committee, headed up by Co-Chairs Janet Kent and Manal Fakhoury, and was composed of Julie Shealy, Jane Fontaine, Phyllis Ewers, Nancy Vandeven and former United Way president, Toni James.
Women of Worth now includes more than 110 members. A member is a woman who is already a contributor to United Way but who also gives at least $125 annually, over ten years, to WoW.
WoW members have learned about community issues over the past year and are ready to decide, within the general mission of United Way of Marion County, how to focus their dollars on a special area of interest. Worth brings into play the caring, feminine side of women while at the same time their strength, both in terms of resolve and financial resources. Women traditionally care for their children and for the elderly of their families and the community. What a perfect group to focus special resources to alleviate human suffering in Marion County!
Click here to read more about the benefits of being a member.
If you are interested in joining WoW, please call 352-732-9696.
