We started Women United in Philanthropy in 2004 as the first women's giving circle in New Jersey. Today, we're one of the largest women's philanthropic efforts in the state.

In five years, we have given $356,000 to change the lives of countless women today and an untold number of children tomorrow.

Women United in Philanthropy Grantees

2010 Christ Church Community Development Corporation, Hackensack
$80,000 will pilot a gender-specific program for homeless women in shelter, to help them overcome the traumas commonly experienced by homeless women and move successfully to a permanent home.

2009 Women's Rights Information Center Englewood
$70,000 created a transition and training program for local servicewomen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, offering remedial pre-college education, career services and family legal assistance.

2008 Zoe's Cupcake Cafe, Teaneck
$100,000 launched Zoe's Cupcake Cafe in Teaneck, a revenue-generating bakery business and training program for teen moms needing job training, skills and experience to earn a living wage and care for their babies.

2007 55 Kip Center, Rutherford
$65,000 started Caring for You/Caring for Me, a program for older women who have no one to care for them, teaching them how to navigate life alone through weekly classes and online support groups, onsite medical team, and in-home volunteers.

2006 InterReligious Fellowship for the Homeless, Teaneck
$50,000 opened a new transitional house for single mothers and provided financial workshops, educational scholarships, computer and after-school care for women and children living in family shelter.