Women's Leadership Connection
“When caring women unite, children’s lives improve”
United Way of Central Iowa Women’s Leadership
Connection (WLC) members believe all children
should start school ready to learn. Graduation
from high school is an 18-year journey, beginning
at birth. WLC invests in research-based strategies
that ensure children are ready for kindergarten –
the first step in that journey.
Since WLC began in 2002, central Iowa’s most
caring women have contributed more than
$9 million to improve the entire network of care
and support that lead to success in kindergarten
and throughout the child’s education.
Why Join?
- Align your financial contribution and volunteer efforts to help children start kindergarten ready to learn and succeed.
- Network with like-minded women and community leaders.
- See first-hand how your investment is improving young children’s lives in central Iowa.
- Be part of a nationally-recognized group of dedicated female philanthropists.
Nothing is more important to our community than ensuring every young person succeeds in school. Through financial contributions, advocacy and volunteerism, Women’s Leadership Connection members ensure children are ready for kindergarten.
“I feel good knowing that the dollars I contribute to United Way WLC support young children in our community and puts them on the right path to be ready to start kindergarten. I also enjoy the networking opportunity that WLC events provide.”
– Jamie Schug, WLC member
We’re inviting you to LIVE UNITED and join United Way of Central Iowa Women’s Leadership Connection with an investment of $1,000 or more for kindergarten readiness.
Women's Leadership Connection contact:
Lynne Yontz
Asst. Vice President, Investor Relations
United Way of Central Iowa
515-246-6510 or lyontz@unitedwaydm.org