PURSES FOR PROMISE
Presented by Black & Veatch
April 16 | The Gallery Event Space | 4:30 - 8:00 PM
United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Women United invites you to join us at Purses for Promise, presented by Black & Veatch—an evening to sip, connect, and bid on stunning purses and curated experiences that make a real impact on early childhood education and development across Kansas City.
As United Way of Greater Kansas City's largest annual fundraising event, Purses for Promise is the perfect excuse to bid on a new bag or experience - while supporting Kansas City's littlest learners.
Join some of our most generous, community-minded individuals and companies for an evening of fun, shopping, inspiration, and giving back.
Enjoy a fun night out with your favorite women in your life! Bring your friends, colleagues, book club members and family - this event is open to all.
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Click here for a list of benefits and secure sponsorship via invoice or online.
Tickets available February 1st | Silent Auction goes live Thursday, April 9th
Purses for Promise presented by Black & Veatch
Purses for Promise benefits United Way and Growing Futures Early Education Center's work to advance early childhood education and development throughout Kansas City.
Growing Futures Early Education Center
A Head Start center for children and families, Growing Futures provides quality early education opportunities and family support services in Johnson County, Kansas. Early Head Start and Head Start programs are for children 0-5 and their families. Enrolled families also have access to a variety of comprehensive support services, including health and nutrition services, onsite play therapy, parent education, mental health services, medical and dental care, family support, and engagement opportunities. Educational programming focuses on developing a child’s academic readiness and emphasizes on social and emotional development. Check out their annual report for more information.
93% of children at Growing Futures are kindergarten-ready (compared to 33% at the nationwide level)
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting:
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Silver:
Bronze:
Media and Event Supporting Partner:
Thank You to our Event Chair, Nikki Meek (Hallmark) &
Women United Cabinet Chair, Sarah Rowan (KC Power & Light)
Purses for Promise is made possible through the generosity, leadership, and vision of our Event Chair and Cabinet Chair. Their dedication helps bring this meaningful evening to life and fuels critical support for advancing early childhood development across Kansas City.
Women United was established locally in 2009 and continues to uplift women and make a positive impact on our area’s youngest residents. Dynamic and influential, these Waymakers™ are committed to advancing early childhood development in Kansas City through leadership, philanthropy, collaboration, and volunteerism.
Special Thanks to the Women United Cabinet Members:
Ashlee Harmon, KPMG
Ginger Williams, Kaiser Permanente
Gratia Carver, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Jana Souder, Deloitte
Kim Herman, PNC Bank
Lauren Dunham, Lockton Companies
Mandy Kruger, JE Dunn
Melissa Morley, encompas
Nikki Meek, Hallmark
Renita Mollman, Burns & McDonnell
Sarah Rowan, KC Power & Light District
Tiffany Coleman, Black & Veatch