WHAT WE DO

Women's Leadership Council

 

The Women’s Leadership Council is a United Way initiative that mobilizes the power of women to create a great city for everyone. 

We bring women together to:

  • truly understand the power of their donation
  • have a real impact on social issues through volunteerism and engagement
  • celebrate our accomplishments together

We know that women are looking for unique ways to engage in our city and want to nurture their financial support through hands on involvement. The Women’s Leadership Council provides opportunities for networking, volunteering, mentoring and advocacy. 

The Council will be holding three events in 2012: two cocktail receptions and our annual November lunch.

Why?

Women can build a stronger more caring Calgary. The Women’s Initiative provides a venue for:

  • Increasing participation of talented women as volunteers, policy makers and change agents
  • Increasing the contributions of women
  • Building awareness about critical issues within our community
  • Women to network with other women who also want to make difference by sharing their innovation, creativity, skills, and passion
     

Supporting Teen Moms in Our Community

For 2011-2012, United Way of Calgary and Area’s Women’s Leadership Council has chosen to support teenage mothers and their children, recognizing that they are a vulnerable group in our city and need more resources to reach their full potential.

In order to learn more about teen mothers and how to best support them, the Council commissioned a report to research teen mothers and the services available to them in Calgary.

TransCanada Corporation generously sponsored the research in honour of Sarah Raiss, a TransCanada executive and United Way supporter who recently retired. The resulting report is titled Seeds of Success: Seeking solutions for teen mothers and their children. Click here to view the report.

Looking for more information on the Women's Leadership Council? Would you like to be contacted about future Women's Leadership Council activities and events? E-mail us at wlc@calgaryunitedway.org