United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) is thrilled to announce the launch of WomenRise, a groundbreaking initiative expanding on its successful WomenGive program. Since 2006, WomenGive has provided vital childcare scholarships to single mothers pursuing higher education, ensuring that their children receive high-quality care. With the launch of WomenRise, UWLC is extending its impact even further.
WomenRise will provide $500 in monthly cash assistance to eligible WomenGive graduates during their first year after graduation, helping them navigate the “benefits cliff,” the point at which a modest increase in income leads to the loss of public assistance. WomenRise bridges this gap, ensuring graduates can enter their careers with financial stability.
“For over 65 years, United Way of Larimer County has been committed to the well-being of local families, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive. Informed by WomenGive participants, WomenRise is a meaningful expansion of this commitment, continuing the legacy of WomenGive and reinforcing our dedication to supporting single mothers and their children,” says Joy Sullivan, president and CEO of UWLC. “We are proud to launch a program that not only supports single mothers but also trusts them to know what their families need most.”
WomenRise is designed to create lasting, positive change in the lives of single mothers and their children by fostering:
- Financial empowerment. This alleviates financial burdens on single mothers and enables them to achieve greater economic stability.
- Child and youth opportunity. Facilitating ongoing access to quality childcare services and increasing opportunities for youth education, activities and community engagement.
- Maternal and familial health. Improving the physical and mental well-being of both children and mothers by reducing the negative health impacts of financial insecurity.
Attend the WomenRise Launch Event
Join UWLC to celebrate the launch of WomenRise on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at Pour Brothers (220 Linden Street, Fort Collins). This free community event, supported by Pour Brothers and Breeze Thru Car Wash, will feature opportunities to learn more about WomenRise and contribute to its success. All tips collected during the event will be donated to WomenGive, with Breeze Thru Car Wash matching all donations (Pour Brothers will pay their staff a higher hourly wage to offset the tips staff would typically receive).
Bring friends and family to support this transformative initiative to drive meaningful change. Your participation in the Oct. 9 launch event will support single mothers and their children in building a more stable and prosperous future. For more information about WomenGive, visit uwaylc.org/womengive.