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What is women united?

Women United is an inclusive, vibrant community of change makers bound together by a powerful sense of belonging – to one another, to the community, and to the mission of serving those experiencing vulnerability, working to create an equitable future for all.

Across Canada groups of women have come together, under the banner of United Way as ‘Women United’. We look forward to re-launching this group in 2024 to bring women together to lift up one and other and do great things for our community.

What is women united?

Women United is an inclusive, vibrant community of change makers bound together by a powerful sense of belonging – to one another, to the community, and to the mission of serving those experiencing vulnerability, working to create an equitable future for all. 

Across Canada groups of women have come together, under the banner of United Way as ‘Women United’. We look forward to re-launching this group in 2024 to bring women together to lift up one and other and do great things for our community.

Focus

Women United brings together like-minded women who want to use their skills, talents and resources to contribute to their community through compassionate community engagement.

Vision

Our vision is of a powerful force for social change, where women are key drivers of philanthropy in local communities, across the country and around the world through giving and volunteering.

Focus

Women United brings together like-minded women who want to use their skills, talents and resources to contribute to their community through compassionate community engagement.

Vision

Our vision is of a powerful force for social change, where women are key drivers of philanthropy in local communities, across the country and around the world through giving and volunteering.

Upcoming Events

Women United Launch Event

Date: October 29, 2024
Location: Borelias Grille & Bar | 4336 King Street E, Kitchener, ON.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Price: $50/ person

Meet our members

Jennifer Ward

Women United Chair 
District Vice President, Kitchener Waterloo (Ontario South West Region), TD Bank

Krista McDougall

Associate Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities

Sara Cook

Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns

Kate Phillips

Canadian Communications Marketing Growth Leader at RSM Canada

Sandra Oliveira

Branch Manager at TD Bank

Arbresha Shala

Assistant Branch Manager at TD Bank

Andrea Hadziavdic

Branch Manager at TD Bank

Rita Westbrooke

Superintendent (Retired), Waterloo Regional Police Service

Sandi Young

Retired Executive

Tanya Lutkin

Sales Administrator at P&H Milling Group

Farishta Wahab

Assistant Branch Manager at RBC

Jenny Barken

Leadership Coach & Facilitator

Meet our members

Jennifer Ward

Women United Chair
District Vice President, Kitchener Waterloo (Ontario South West Region), TD Bank

"When I joined the United Way Cabinet in 2023, I was returning to the Waterloo region after many years away. The United Way Cabinet has provided me with an invaluable opportunity to learn about the social needs of the community in which I work, grow my network, and use my influence to find synergies between what I do every at work and the social needs of the community, as well as the opportunity to give back. As a Woman in Leadership, we have a role to play in uplifting others – that role extends beyond our professional and personal network to those around us in the community. By joining Women United, it provides me with an opportunity to do just that. It's above giving me the forum to connect with other women, support those in leaning into their generosity – whether that is through donations or through their talent and time – to make a lasting impact."

Krista McDougall

Associate Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities

Sara Cook

Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns

Kate Phillips

Canadian Communications Marketing Growth Leader at RSM Canada

Sandra Oliveira

Branch Manager at TD Bank

Arbresha Shala

Assistant Branch Manager at TD Bank

Andrea Hadziavdic

Branch Manager at TD Bank

Rita Westbrooke

Superintendent (Retired), Waterloo Regional Police Service

Sandi Young

Retired Executive

Tanya Lutkin

Sales Administrator at P&H Milling Group

Farishta Wahab

Assistant Branch Manager at RBC

Jenny Barken

Leadership Coach & Facilitator

Join Women United

We are an inclusive, vibrant community of change makers bound together by a powerful sense of belonging – to one another, to the community and to the mission of serving those experiencing vulnerability, working to create an equitable future for all.

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For More Information, please contact

Marie Dennison

Manager, Corporate Partners

mdennison@uwaywrc.ca | 519-888-6100 EXT. 234 | C. 519-577-1826