Organization announces name change at We Work for Change 2020 Annual Event featuring Diane von Furstenberg, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and others
Kansas City, Mo – September 29, 2020 – At today’s We Work for Change 2020 Annual Event, the Women’s Foundation unveiled a new name and identity for the organization: United Women’s Empowerment, or United WE.
After 29 years of serving women in Kansas and Missouri, the new name better reflects the organization’s growing momentum to expand its mission and impact nationally. United WE recognizes its ever-increasing advocate base of women and men from diverse backgrounds, working together to dismantle barriers to women’s economic and civic leadership and enable a better life for all.
“Together with our supporters, community leaders, elected officials and civic appointees, we have realized lasting public policy change and partnerships at the city, county and state levels, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of women,” said Wendy Doyle, United WE President & CEO. “Yet, our work is far from done. Under a new banner of ‘United WE,’ we will take our mission to every woman across America, inspiring her to use her voice in civic leadership and ensuring she is supported by policies that allow her to reach her full potential.”
The event theme was United We Change, calling upon women and men to unite to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. In the spirit of United WE, governors from both sides of the aisle – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Missouri Governor Mike Parson – participated together in a breakout session focusing on advocating for women in public policy.
The goal is to raise more than $650,000 at the event to support its mission and programs, which include:
Commissioning transformative research
Supporting policy reforms that remove barriers and leverage opportunities for women’s economic development
Scaling the fast-growing Appointments Project® to new cities and states
Advocating for reforms that honor the legacies of women
The event also featured a fireside chat between Wendy Doyle and renowned global entrepreneur, fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg, as well as breakout sessions with Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President & CEO Esther George and acclaimed TEDx speaker Patti Dobrowolski.
Join United WE in creating meaningful change for all women and learn more about the organization’s expanded mission at www.united-we.org.
About United WE
United WE (formerly the Women’s Foundation) aims to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. Since 1991, we found and funded kindred spirit organizations and individuals who could advance women’s interests. Now we’re the bold voice of a new generation of empowered leaders. We unite people around unique ideas and pragmatic action that helps break down longstanding economic, cultural and policy barriers to ensure a better life for all. Our work includes commissioning transformative research, supporting policy reforms, scaling our fast-growing Appointments Project® and advocating for reforms that honor the legacies of women. Join us. Visit www.united-we.org and connect with @UnitedWeEmpower on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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