PACEM’s Heather Kellams on the Joe Thomas radio show

Dec 23, 2020 | News

Heather Kellams, PACEM’s Women’s Case Manager, joined Kristin Breen, our Communications Committee Chair, on WCHV’s Joe Thomas in-the-morning show to talk about how their $25,000 grant in our 2019 grant cycle has impacted PACEM. These funds were used...

A New Grant Opportunity in 2021

Dec 1, 2020 | News

To celebrate 15 years of grant awards and in response to the pandemic that has greatly impacted our community, Women United in Philanthropy is excited to announce a new grant opportunity in 2021. In addition to our normal grant award, the 2021 grant process will...

Fall Virtual Event (includes recording)

Oct 9, 2020 | News

Due to Covid-19, Women United moved its annual grant awards program online. Members and guests were able to watch the event via Zoom or Facebook Live. Libby Edwards-Allbaugh, Vice Chair of the Steering Committee, welcomed everyone and spoke about how the needs in our...

Membership Chair Jennifer McCune on the Joe Thomas radio show

Oct 8, 2020 | News

Membership Chair Jennifer McCune was a guest on the Joe Thomas radio show this morning. She talked about the most recent round of grants we awarded, and our current membership drive to continue to help support local non-profits that serve women and children in central...

Piedmont CASA, AHIP awarded WUP grants

Oct 7, 2020 | News

From CBS19 News – Piedmont CASA, AHIP awarded WUP grants   CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Women United in Philanthropy has recognizing local organizations who serve women and children in the community. The organization chose two nonprofits to...

Two long-standing supporters offer a match of up to $1,500

Oct 1, 2020 | News

Two long-standing supporters of WUP are offering a match of up to $1,500 for revenue generated within 48 hours of Thursday’s 2020 Grant Recipient Ceremony. Please renew, join, and donate by midnight on Saturday, October 3 to help us leverage this gracious offer. Their...

2020: $25,000 Grant to Piedmont CASA

Oct 1, 2020 | Grants Awarded, News

Piedmont CASA – Bridges to Success for Older Youth in Foster Care. Piedmont CASA provides trained volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth, promoting and supporting safe, permanent, and...

2020: $25,000 Grant to AHIP

Oct 1, 2020 | Grants Awarded, News

AHIP (Albemarle Housing Improvement Program) – Safe at Home program. This program responds to the urgent housing needs of Charlottesville and Albemarle families with children and youth under age 18. Their objective is to complete at least 30 critical home repairs for...

Online Chat to Learn More About Women United in Philanthropy

Sep 30, 2020 | News

Mac Weems, a Women United in Philanthropy member, hosted an online chat to share more information about our organization. Joining her were Connie Horan, grant committee chair; Pam Calary, membership committee member; and Jessica Maslaney, WUP member and former grant...