AUW Women United Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Oʻahu

Focus Areas: Women and women-led families; health, education, and financial stability

Overview:
Women United is an affinity group of Aloha United Way dedicated to creating opportunities for women to connect with resources and education that elevate their families. The group raises funds through signature events and awards grants to nonprofit agencies serving women and women-led families on Oʻahu. Women United is part of a global force numbering more than 70,000 women dedicated to creating a world of opportunity.

Recent Awards (2022):

• Waimanalo Health Center: $25,000 (expanding WIC support and Community Supported Agriculture program)
• Institute for Human Services Holohuma Na Wahine Program: $15,000 (post-secondary and continuing education for female staff)
• Domestic Violence Action Center: $25,000 (housing and support services for families)

Previous Awards (2022):
Total of $75,000 awarded to AUW ALICE Fund and three nonprofit agencies

Signature Fundraiser:
Chocolate, Champagne, and Couture-for-a-Cause (held annually, typically in spring)

Contact Information:

• Email: fundraising@auw.org
• Website: auw.org/women-united
• Phone: (808) 536-1951
• Address: 200 N. Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817

Application Process

Specific application details for nonprofit agencies are not fully detailed in the provided content. However, organizations interested in receiving grants should:

1. Contact Women United directly for eligibility and application requirements
2. Demonstrate how the proposed program aligns with Women United's focus areas (health, education, financial stability)
3. Show impact on women and women-led families on Oʻahu

Timeline

• Grant awards are announced in fall (typically)
• Signature fundraiser held in spring (generates funding for grants)
• New members welcome year-round

Contact for Applications

• Email: fundraising@auw.org
• Visit: auw.org/women-united