About United WE
United WE advances all women’s economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change.
In April 1991, United WE, formerly Women’s Foundation, was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Kansas City after two years of research and purposeful analysis of the unmet needs of women and girls by a group of bold, diverse and determined women from all backgrounds. While some things have changed over the past three decades—including our name—our steadfast commitment to empowering all women to reach their full economic potential remains the same.
Since 1991, United WE has invested wisely in the success of women of all ages. We envision a world where all women are empowered to strengthen America’s economy and democracy. United WE tackles barriers to women’s economic growth and unlocks women’s economic potential through research, policy solutions and civic engagement.
United WE unites with appointees, elected officials, community leaders, supporters and everyday women to positively impact hundreds of thousands of women. Our impact includes fielding 21 research studies and briefs on the economic development of women, contributing to policy reforms that advanced equal pay efforts, increased paid family leave, removed barriers to women’s professional licensing and entrepreneurship and aided in fighting against sexual harassment. Through our award-winning Appointments Project, we have assisted nearly 175 women in getting appointed to civic boards and commissions.
Locations
Primary Office Location
2100 Central Street Suite 11E Kansas City MO 64108
(816) 988-2000
