United Way Emerald Coast celebrates launch of Women United

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — In honor of Women’s History Month, 118 ladies from across Okaloosa and Walton counties gathered at WaterVue at Brooks Street in Fort Walton Beach to celebrate the launch of United Way Emerald Coast’s Women United chapter.

At the event, some of our community’s most generous ladies were invited to raise their voice for the causes they are passionate about by voting on the first focus of Women United. The group selected the mental health of women and girls as its focus.

Women United is a network made up of female leaders who wish to affect change in their community through philanthropy and service. By investing their time, talents, and treasures these passionate ladies come together and address some of our area’s most pressing issues as they relate to women and girls.

“I am so excited to have launched Women United right here in Okaloosa and Walton counties,” said Carol Rogers, United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) Board Member and Women United Chair.

“I was previously a member of the Women United chapter in Volusia and Flagler counties where I experienced first-hand the difference a passionate group of women can make. The Emerald Coast is home to some of the most caring and generous ladies in the world and I look forward to uniting with them to build a stronger community where women and girls can thrive.”

The event featured several local female-led businesses as vendors and sponsors, including Corcoran Reverie, Lumi Pod Photo Booth Rentals, Emerald Epicurean, Forget Me Knot Florals, Happy Helium Destin, Emerald Coast Vibe, Tap The Coast, WaterVue at Brooks Street, Emily Bass Music, and Mrs. Jones Cold Brew Coffee.

Interested in becoming a member of Women United? Women United is open to women that donate a combined household gift of $500+ a year (unrestricted funding) to UWEC.

Visit www.united-way.org/womenunited or contact womenunited@united-way.org to learn more.