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Women in Philanthropy

Women united to create positive, measurable, long-term change in the lives of women and their families through leadership, networking, philanthropy and volunteering.
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Why WIP?

We strive to stimulate positive change in community leadership by increasing women’s involvement in the community, women’s community networks and personal development of all women involved. We promote the idea that every woman can and must be a philanthropist if the challenges facing women and families are going to be addressed.

Volunteer Opportunities

Support women in our community by volunteering with WIP! 

Opportunities include:

  • Reading to children in families currently experiencing homelessness
  • Serving snacks to children at local homeless shelters
  • Teaching life skills to women and families trying to get back on their feet
Sign Up for Meals on Wheels

Meals on wheels with wip each friday!

Volunteers are needed for meal pick up and delivery with Meals on Wheels. Pick up time is 11:30 am and deliveries will take about an hour. Senior Resources is now offering contactless pick-up and delivery.  This means you will not have to come into direct contact with the clients nor do you need to exit your vehicle to pick up the meals. They offer a brief orientation that can be completed prior to your delivery or on the same day.

What you need to know:

  • Volunteers are asked to bring TWO coolers with them (one for hot foods, one for cold milk and fruit)
  • To pick up, you’ll enter off Gladden Street, which is right off Millwood Ave, where Senior Resources is located (2817 Millwood Ave).
  • ALL volunteers are asked to complete a quick form prior to volunteering: https://sri.mowscheduler.com/volunteerapplication.
  • Once you get you on the Meals on Wheels schedule, Senior Resources will let you know where you are assigned, your route locations, and any information that will help you in the volunteer process.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Women in Philanthropy (WIP) and Senior Resources! 

>> SIGN UP HERE

WIP Events

WIP offers many opportunities for socializing and philanthropic giving throughout the year, including:

  • Power of the Purse is WIP's annual signature fundraiser and features a one-of-a-kind auction of designer handbags and other unique items. Funds raised benefit WIP's grantees.

  • Our Leadership Breakfast, held each December, features a dynamic speaker and chance to network with well-known women in our community and other Women in Philanthropy investors.

  • Food for Thought breakfast series is designed to bring awareness and educate us on topics related to our signature issue: financial stability.

  • WIP on the Town is WIP's quarterly pop-up event held at different places around the Midlands. 

Upcoming Events

Feb 17

2022 Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony

Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM.

United Way of the Midlands cordially invites you to attend the Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony honoring James A. Bennett. Cocktail Reception will begin at 6:30 PM and program and dinner at 7:30 PM. Location: University of South Carolina Pastides Alumni Center | 900 Senate Street |...

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What We Do

We strive to stimulate positive change in community leadership by increasing women’s involvement in the community, women’s community networks and personal development of all women involved. We promote the idea that every woman can and must be a philanthropist if the challenges facing women and families are going to be addressed.

Through social and fundraising events, such as Power of the Purse (one of the most unique events in Midlands), and educational and volunteer opportunities, WIP offers investors a variety of ways to stay involved throughout the year. There are numerous networking and personal development opportunities provided throughout each year. Additionally, we make annual grants through United Way's request for proposal (RFP) processes.

 

How to Join or renew

Any donor who makes an annual unrestricted contribution of $500 or more is an investor. New investors are considered WIP members as soon as their pledge is received. Pledges can be made through United Way workplace campaigns or as individual donations.

Required donation:

  • Ages 21 & up: $500 annually | $42 a month

Individuals: Give online now to join WIP!

Workplace Campaigns: Fill out this membership form to join or renew.

Please return form to: 
United Way of the Midlands
Attn: Quinn Hayes
1818 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

OR

Scan the form carefully and email it to Quinn Hayes at qhayes@uway.org.

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