Our mission is simple yet bold: 

Inspire, educate, and motivate women to become positive change agents within our community through leadership, philanthropy, and volunteerism.


Women United is about connecting women to strengthen families and create local change.

Rooted in our Hearts for Families mission, Women United brings together women from diverse backgrounds—professionals, caregivers, philanthropists, and everyday change makers—who believe in the power of collective action. Through meaningful events, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we connect, lead, and create lasting impact for families across Charlotte County.


What We Do

  • Advocate for education, financial stability & workforce readiness
  • Support ALICE families & promote school readiness
  • Empower each other through learning, networking & action

Why Join Women United

  • Learn about critical issues impacting women and their children in our community
  • Be a part of a community of like-minded women who contribute their personal passions, best ideas, and unique strengths to the mission of empowering women
  • Network, collaborate, and form new partnerships with area women while working together to enhance the lives of others
  • Volunteer alongside others looking to create significant, long-lasting positive change for women and children in Charlotte County

With administrative support from United Way of Charlotte County and through a collaboration of community partnerships, this group of women can make a measurable impact in our community.


2026 Women United Networking Events

  •  Feb 12:  WU Lunch  
    Aileron Golf Club: Bring a children’s book  
  • March 11: Bunco  
    PGPCNP Realtors Office- Canned soup drive  
  • April 1: Wellness | Self-Care
    Life Celebration Center PG - Canned soup drive 
  • May 13: Sisters Sharing Soup  
    Cooper Street YMCA - Serving the community
  •  June 10: Express Yourself  
    Studio Seven- Women’s hygiene products drive
  • July 15: Christmas in July: Art Night 
    Family Service Center - Hygiene products drive
  • Aug 7-8: Fashionista Friday  
    Kays Ponger - Styled with care, given with heart
  • Sept. 9: Empower Her Series  
    Life Celebration Center PG
  • Oct TBD: Power of the Purse 
    Our signature event, where fun and fashion meet philanthropy!
  •  Nov 18: Friendsgiving  
    Family Service Center - Potluck event  
  •  Dec 9: Festival of Wreaths  
    A Touch of Vermont - Wreath fundraiser 
Congratulations to the 
2025 Woman of Courage & Woman of Distinction

Kellie Dunson Allen and Katheryne Sambucci - click photo for more information about this award and these incredible women.

Woman of Courage & Disctinction

These Women Build – And We Are Grateful!

Over 40 amazing Women United volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work across three Habitat jobsites and the Port Charlotte ReSale Store.

Women United in Action

 


Help shape the future of our region through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, with unique opportunities crafted by the Women United community. Membership: $50 annually


 

 

Women United Leadership Council


Julie Lang: Council Chair 
Travel Advisor at Cruise Planners - Julie Lang  
https://yournextlatitudetravel.com 
 

Belinda Campbell

Belinda Campbell 
Owner at Pomegranate and Fig 
https://pomegranateandfig.com

Kelly Carr

Kelly Carr
Volunteer Program Mgr
HCA Florida Fawcett

Melissa Lee

Melissa Lee
Loan Officer
CrossCountry Mortgage


Shannon Vianello
Association Literacy Director
YMCA of Southwest Florida

2025-2026 Women United Sponsors

                           5/3 Band     Your Next Latitude Travel