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 UWEC’s Women United chapter. 

• At the event, community women were invited to raise their voice for the causes they are passionate about by voting on the first focus of Women United. 

Previously vetted by the Women United committee, two options were presented: “education of young girls” and “mental health of women and girls.” 

• The votes were tallied, and by a 65% majority, mental health of women and girls was selected.

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, 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.”

Interested in becoming a member of Women United? Women United is open to ladies who generously 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.