Women United

Where There Is a Need, Women Lead.

That’s more than a motto—it’s a mission.
Women United is a powerful network of women from across the Mahoning Valley, united by a shared commitment to uplift our community’s most vulnerable children and families. Since its founding in May 2014, Women United has grown into a driving force behind United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s Early Childhood Education Initiatives.

These passionate, dedicated women lead through service—volunteering, mentoring, and fundraising to make a tangible impact on the lives of local children.

Our Work

Women United members are deeply involved in several of United Way’s most impactful programs:

Next Gen Leadership Program
Guiding and empowering middle school girls to build confidence, leadership skills, and bright futures.
Report Card Mentoring
Supporting students with encouragement, academic motivation, and caring relationships.
Women’s Wednesday
From packing kits to hosting fundraisers, our members show up where they’re needed most.

Where There Is Need

With the generous support of 898 Marketing, our official “Where There Is Need” sponsor, Women United can quickly respond to emergency situations that affect children and families in our area.
Thanks to this partnership, we provide:

Basic Needs Kits for students in local school districts
Emergency Funds for families facing crisis situations
Meal Assistance to help schools pay off student breakfast and lunch debt

These efforts ensure that children can stay focused on learning—without being held back by the barriers of hunger, lack of supplies, or instability at home.

Lead with Us

If you’re passionate about education, equity, and community—join Women United.
Together, we can be the helping hand, the listening ear, and the driving force that brings lasting change to our Valley’s children and families.