Women United
Commitment to Foster Youth
Children in foster care are among the most vulnerable in America, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially cruel to older youth and those who have recently aged out of the system. They face heightened levels of depression & anxiety, staggering levels of job loss, and food insecurity.
Women United (WU) is committed to helping foster youth thrive by providing them the same opportunities as our own children.
Membership
Women United (WU) members stand up, unite and take action on issues that hit closest to home by advocating, educating, giving and volunteering. What unifies this group is a common commitment to lead by example, inspiring others to follow.
History of Women United
United Way California Capital Region established Women United in early 2002. This small group of committed women developed the mission statement and held the first luncheon benefiting local foster community in the Arden Mall Nordstrom’s parking lot. Over the years, Women United members have continued their commitment to ignite positive change and impact the community particularly in the areas of foster youth, education, financial stability and health.