Women United

Through collective and strategic giving and thoughtful action, Women United empowers and uplifts organizations supporting women and children in the Greater Charlottesville community. Each year, we bring this mission to life through our work, including our core grantmaking program, the Human Services Grant Awards. Through this grant, we give thousands of dollars to local nonprofits that help women and children.

Our members range in age, profession, religion, ethnicity, financial status, and everything in between. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more, please click here.

Women United Committee

Jill
Colby

Grants Sub-Committee Chair

Valeria
McFarren Piper

Member Engagement Sub-Committee Chair

Simona J. Holloway

Events Sub-Committee Chair

Amanda
Litchfield

Women United Chair

Women United Founders

Liza
Borches

Suzanne
Brooks

Deborah
Conway

Margery
Daniel

Jennifer B. Feist

Sue Friedman

Cathy Train

Bitsy Waters

Our Story

Founded in 2005, Women United was created to foster women’s philanthropy while supporting the Greater Charlottesville region by addressing human service needs through collective donations. Each year, the group awards thousands of dollars via our Human Services Grant Awards to local nonprofits that focus on helping women and children. As a group, our members have given over $1,000,000 to local nonprofits.

We also host regular educational opportunities to help members stay informed and social gatherings to build connections and foster new opportunities for future philanthropy.

Our Mission

Through collective and strategic giving and thoughtful action, Women United empowers and uplifts organizations supporting women and/or children in the Greater Charlottesville community.

Our Vision

A thriving, empowered community shaped by women supporting each other through leadership and philanthropy.

Catch up on all the latest Women United news and updates below. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date about upcoming events and programs, too!

Women United Cohosts Moms First Film Screening & Panel Discussion with Women Advancing

• Women United

Oct 07, 2026

By Admin

Women United and Women Advancing hosted Moms First documentary "No Country for Mothers" in addition to a panel discussion and the announcement by Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego for the Charlottesville Commitment to Families. Read More

Women United Members Volunteer at Stepping Stone for 2026 United Way Day of Caring

• Women United

Sep 25, 2026

By Admin

Women United members volunteered at Stepping Stone Cville for the 2026 United Way Day of Caring! Read More

Women United Awards $60,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Supporting Women and Children in Greater Charlottesville

• Women United

May 15, 2026

By Admin

Women United is excited to announce that it will award $60,000 in funding for local nonprofits serving women and children through its annual grants program. Read More

Listen to Envision Radio Episode 212 With Guest Leontyne Peck

• Envision
• Women United

May 14, 2026

By Admin

On this episode of Envision Radio, Markiana and Price chat with guest Leontyne Peck–celebrated educator, author, film creator and speaker. Read More

United Way, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and Women United Co-Host Family Day of Service Volunteer Project 

• Volunteering
• Women United

Apr 21, 2026

By Admin

United Way of Greater Charlottesville, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation and Women United had a wonderful time celebrating April as National… Read More

Women United Accepting Grant Applications for Local Nonprofits Supporting Women and Children

• Women United

Feb 02, 2026

By Admin

Nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Charlottesville and Albemarle region that directly support women and children should apply for a Women United grant by March 1! Read More

Women United Members Prepare New Mom & Baby Kits for Stepping Stone

• Women United

Nov 20, 2025

By Admin

For Women United's Fall Service Project, members packed 60 New Mom Kits with diapers, wipes, bottles, a handwritten card, and more to be distributed by Stepping Stone Charlottesville. Read More

Women United Celebrates Impact & Membership at Its Fall Social

• Women United

Nov 18, 2025

By Admin

Women United's Fall Social celebrated the connection between women in our community and their impact on creating positive change. Read More

Women United Gives $60,000 in Grants to 10 Local Nonprofits in Celebration of 20th Anniversary 

• News

May 16, 2025

By Admin

Women United is thrilled to award $60,000 to nonprofits that support local women and children through the collective giving of its members.   Read More

Listen to Envision Radio Episode 168 With Guest Simona Holloway

• Envision

Apr 24, 2025

By Admin

This week we chat with Simona Holloway as our guest on Envision Radio! Read More

Women United hosts regular educational opportunities that help members stay informed about current needs in our community, as well as social events to help members build connections and foster new opportunities for future philanthropy. See upcoming events below, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow @womenunitedcville on social channels to learn about new events!

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  American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers, Hosted by Women United and Women Advancing

  September 30, 2026

  American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers, Hosted by Women United and Women Advancing

  Join Women Advancing and Women United for a screening of No Country for Mothers, a documentary from Moms First exploring the truth about motherhood followed by a panel discussion. Learn more
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  Women United at the 2026 United Way Day of Caring

  September 16, 2026

  Women United at the 2026 United Way Day of Caring

  Women United members will volunteer as a team at the 2026 United Way Day of Caring. Learn more
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  Women United at the 2026 Back to School Bash

  August 3, 2026

  August 9, 2026

  Women United at the 2026 Back to School Bash

  Women United is supporting Albemarle Foundation for Education's 2026 Back to School Bash.  Learn more
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  2026 United Way Family Day of Service

  April 18, 2026

  2026 United Way Family Day of Service

  Join United Way and Women United to help families in our region by volunteering at the 2026 United Way Family Day of Service. Learn more
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  Women United Presents “Barbies, Belles, and Beliefs: The Early Roots of Our Self-Image”

  March 26, 2026

  Women United Presents “Barbies, Belles, and Beliefs: The Early Roots of Our Self-Image”

  In celebration of Women's History Month, join Women United for an engaging discussion on childhood play's impact on our self-image as adults. Learn more
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  Women United’s Fall 2025 Member Service Project

  November 15, 2025

  Women United’s Fall 2025 Member Service Project

  Women United members will assemble New Mom Kits to be distributed by Stepping Stone Charlottesville. Learn more
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  Women United’s Fall 2025 Membership Social & Celebration

  November 13, 2025

  Women United’s Fall 2025 Membership Social & Celebration

  Join for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women uniting in our community. Learn more

Thank you for your interest in supporting Women United! As a collective giving organization, our members are the center of our success. The more our members give, the more we give to nonprofits helping women and children in our region!

We warmly welcome you to join us in our mission. All new and renewing memberships will support our 2027 collective fund. Please find information on membership levels below:

Would you like to donate to support Women United without becoming a member? You can donate to Women United here, and we thank you for your generosity!