Women’s Leadership Council

As part of LIVE UNITED 2020, the United Way Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is championing the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School (YWLCS) – the only all – girls public school in Chicago. As part of this 2- year partnership, the WLC will lead a dedicated effort to leverage funding and volunteer resources to support the YWLCS middle school academic intervention program. This support will ensure that the girls of YWLCS are on track to graduate from high school and go on to become our next generation of leaders. To support this partnership click here.

The mission of the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is to empower the women of our community to bring about meaningful change in the community. WLC hosts events featuring high profile speakers to educate and engage women on regional policy issues related to income, education and health. Members are encouraged and empowered to advocate for community change and to expand WLC’s leadership network by inviting their colleagues, friends and women in their community to join WLC.

You are invited to LIVE UNITED and join the Women’s Leadership Council with an investment of $1,000 or more in the community.

WLC Member Benefits:

Learn from a leading social service organization about key issues impacting the community
Connect with key women business and community leaders to solve problems facing the region
Receive recognition as a leader of change in Metropolitan Chicago

Your Role in WLC:

Be educated on issues in United Way’s key focus areas by attending WLC events and reading WLC newsletters and email communication
Be an ambassador for United Way to women in the community by attending events and inviting your network of friends and colleagues
Be an advocate for United Way by engaging in decision makers and policy leaders in the community
Be a leader by donating to United Way at the Leadership Giving level: $1,000