Co-Chairs:

Shirley Quackenbush, Merrill Lynch              Artyn Gardner, Community Volunteer

Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund, established in 2002,  provides a means for Orange County women to use their collective financial power to make a difference through United Way.

Women’s Philanthropy Fund Members give back to causes important to them personally, while also participating in collectively creating change with other women leaders. United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund is unique in its ability to provide women a “one stop shop” where they can be recognized for their giving to the community and make a difference by supporting programs focused on education and financial stability for women, girls and families in Orange County. Members have options on how they would like to LIVE UNITED through the offerings of United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund, including member meetings, social receptions, and participation in the annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast.

Women giving gifts of $10,000 or more can join the Women's Philanthropy Fund and enjoy the benefits of Tocqueville Society membership as well as Women's Philanthropy Fund activities and events.

Meet United Way's Women's Philanthropy Fund members.