
The Power of the Purse
9th Annual Women's Impact Celebration
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview
Doors open at 5:30
Purse Raffle, Balloon Pop, Jewelry Raffle and more 5:30 - 7:00
Buffet Opens 6:30
Program starts 7:00
Program includes: Fashion Show, Run for the Roses race, Dessert Dash, speaker, Mary Beth Tack and Woman of Excellence Award.
Registration will open August 9, 2023 and stay open through October 9, 2023 or when sold out, whichever comes first.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
The event will honor an outstanding local female who exemplifies strength, passion and action in the realm of philanthropy and community impact. Please see below for nomination criteria.
**The Power of the Purse committee will review all nominations, and determine which nominees will be in the finals and recognized at The Power of the Purse. United Way Executive Committee will vote to determine the winner. Winner to be announced during The Power of the Purse on October 19, 2023.
The Power of the Purse would not be possible without community support in the form of sponsorships. If you would like to support this amazing event please considering becoming a Power of the Purse sponsor.
Now Accepting Donations
Join us and help make an impact in our community by donating items to be used for the event fundraising effort!
NEW Purses:
An event favorite is the purse raffle. Please make sure purses are brand new and if possible still have tags attached. Donor name will be hung from a tag on purse.
Bottles of Wine or Bourbon:
These will be used for the wine/bourbon pull. We will accept any types of unopened bottles of wine and bourbon. List of donors will be on a sign at wine/bourbon pull.
Gift Baskets/Cards:
The event will include a balloon pop, silent auction and live auction. We could use all different types and values of gifts. Donors name on sign at balloon pop or on auction item.
Desserts:
Desserts will be used for a dessert dash. Donors name will be on a sign next to each dessert.
For more information, or to make arrangements for drop off of donations please reach out to Angela at 360-423-5320 or aheinlen@cowlitzunitedway.org