The Women’s Leadership Initiative

The Women’s Leadership Initiative of the United Way of Atlantic County is made up of women who are corporate, civic and community leaders who are working together to improve the quality of life for young children and their families in Atlantic County through leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy.

Membership in the Women’s Leadership Initiative requires a minimum annual donation of $500. All contributions will benefit Success By 6, the early childhood initiative of United Way of Atlantic County. The Women’s Leadership Initiative raises the profile of women in philanthropy and also allows them to play a key role in addressing the critical needs of children in Atlantic County.

The Women’s Leadership Initiative is committed to improving the conditions of children’s lives. All contributions will directly support Success By 6. The goal of Success By 6 is to ensure that infants and preschool children become emotionally, socially, medically, and educationally prepared for school and life. Since 1995, Success By 6 has partnered with all sectors of the community to create a web of services that will make a positive impact on the lives of children ages 0-6.

Be sure to check the Events page for WLI events!

Our Purpose

1. To raise funds for Success By 6 programs including:
• Childhood Immunizations, education & awareness
• Community reading groups
• Coordination of existing early childhood programs such as "Parents As Teachers"
• Raising a Reader early literacy program
• First Book early literacy program
• Born Learning parenting skills campaign
• Healthy Smiles pediatric dental program
• Community outreach and public awareness of early childhood development issues
2. To provide networking opportunities for women around areas of common interest and concern.
3. To mobilize a diverse network of women to become philanthropists and advocates for children and to recognize their efforts.

A Message From the Chair

As women, we have the power to work effectively to brighten the future for young children in our region. We have a unique opportunity to leverage our giving and create positive change in our community. Please join your us to make a difference through support of the early childhood programs of Success By 6. -Helen W. Walsh, Chair

United Way of Atlantic County honors the vital role that women play in our community and is dedicated to significantly increasing the opportunities for women to fully participate as philanthropists.

Highlights

• Through their talent, time, and treasure, women can change the community for the better.
• Part of a growing network of United Way Women’s Initiatives
• Meet women who are investing their time, talent and resources to identify the best solutions to issues that face Atlantic County’s children and their families.
• Founded to cultivate Atlantic County women to become more active as donors and volunteers
• The Women’s Leadership Initiative raises the profile of women in philanthropy
• The WLI helps women understand how United Way’s Success By 6 addresses critical need for children in Atlantic County
• Women are asked to give at the leadership level which will directly support United Way of Atlantic County’s early childhood initiative, Success By 6
• The Women’s Leadership Initiative includes activities such as Public Policy, Women’s Leadership Recruitment, informational events, and provides women with the opportunity for women to be directly involved in Success By 6 projects.

Benefits:

• Dollars have impact on the health and well being of young children in Atlantic County
• Unites women with their peers around early childhood development issues
• Brings a female perspective on giving
• Inspires other women to give
• Provides special recognition to members
• Funds generated will sustain vital elements of United Way’s Success By 6 Initiative

For more information contact Meredith Egan at 609-404-4483 ext. 19