Women United Invite You to Power of the Purse

Posted on April 29, 2024

Save the date and join us the Women United’s Power of the Purse on May 17 in Bloomington!

Power of the Purse
Friday, May 17, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington
5:30pm Doors Open | 6:00pm Program Begins

Individual Tickets and Corporate/Girlfriend Tables are on-sale now at one.bidpal.net/pop24 and the deadline to get tickets online is May 14. (Very limited tickets available at the door.)

The silent auction will feature new designer bags including include over 130 new designer bags including COACH, Kate Spade, Tory Burch and so more! Don’t forget about the 50/50 raffle and th Special Louis Vuitton raffle with Bremer Jewelry throughout the event.

Power of the Purse proceeds will go toward the children literacy initiative in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Women United partners with United Way of McLean County to positively impact our community through service initiatives and networking opportunities..

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