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Celebrate the impact of women at this empowering summit

Join United Way of Greenville County for their second annual Women United Summit, featuring bestselling author and speaker Angela Garbes.

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A GIF of women attending workshops at the Women United Summit hosted by United Way of Greenville County.

Meet women from all backgrounds seeking inspiration, education, and mutual support.

Photos provided by United Way of Greenville County

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United Way of Greenville County founded Women United (formerly Women’s Leadership) 25 years ago. The goal: To help boost economic mobility for women in our community.

Fast forward to today, and Women United is still going strong — bringing the energy, expertise, and resources needed to make a difference right here in Greenville County.

If you’re looking to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and find out how you can empower the next generation, then you won’t want to miss the second annual Women United Summit, happening on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Greenville Convention Center.

What’s included with your ticket

  • Breakfast
  • Engaging workshops on a variety of topics led by local experts
  • A curated vendor fair highlighting women-owned organizations
  • The Women Make a Difference Luncheon featuring special guest and bestselling author Angela Garbes
A portrait image of bestselling author and speaker, Angela Garbes.

Garbes’ latest book, “Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change,” is a national bestseller and was named a “Best Book of 2022" by The New Yorker and NPR.

Photo by Elizabeth Rudge

Attendees will also learn about signature initiatives like the Jobs to Careers Scholarship, a program that has helped more than 50 women in Greenville County move from paycheck-to-paycheck jobs to higher-paying careers. Watch the powerful story of one scholarship recipient here.

Pay it forward

In addition to purchasing individual tickets and group tables, you can also sponsor a Community Table. This sponsorship allows community members, educators, and leaders creating positive change to join the conversation. Think: People who might not otherwise have the chance to attend.

Your ticket purchase will also support critical work to address barriers to childcare and other vital resources in Greenville County.

Learn more + snag tickets

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