Women United of McLean County

08/27/2026

9 -5 !! 🎶 Fun tribute to Dolly in England

08/26/2026

Thank you, Dolly, for helping us support 3280 local children. We have been successful with the support of our donors and the infrastructure that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library built. *Services to all our families and the children receiving books will continue without interruption! ❤️📚

Like you, we grieve the passing of music and humanitarian legend Dolly Parton.

She was a force of nature, born of a deep sense of generosity and a heart to see the best in other people. She changed us through her music, her collaboration, her soulful way of living.

Our team here at United Way of McLean County, including those at Women United of McLean County, are equally grateful for the longstanding partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Her vision to give the gift of reading to the youngest among us has positively impacted millions of children, including those right here in McLean County.

To learn more about the local impact, click here:

https://uwmclean.org/our-solutions/dolly-partons-imagination-library

If you want to honor the Queen of Country, consider a gift to the Imagination Library:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/womenunitedofmcleancounty/

Rest in peace, dear Dolly.

08/25/2026

As a local partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, our hearts are broken at Dolly’s passing. Her generosity reached into McLean County to spark joy and a love of reading for thousands of local children. We’re forever grateful to Dolly and the legacy she leaves on the hearts, minds, and futures of our next generation! Dolly, Women United of McLean County will ALWAYS love you! 🎶🙏🏻📚

08/23/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Pekin Insurance & Jocelyn Duncan! A leader. A doer. A friend to our community. 💛

Women United is fortunate to have Jocelyn Duncan serving as our Co-Chair this year. Jocelyn is the Chief Operating Officer of Pekin Insurance, and in Bloomington-Normal where she calls home, we also know her as a women who shows up, rolls up her sleeves, and makes good things happen.

For years, Jocelyn has been a driving force behind Power of the Purse, serving as committee chair and using her considerable skills and talents to streamline processes, develop better systems, and make the event more efficient and successful year after year.

That spirit of service is also reflected in the company she helps lead.

Pekin Insurance is a people-focused company with a genuine commitment to caring for its employees, policyholders, agents, and communities. And they put that commitment into action.

We are incredibly grateful to Pekin Insurance for its generous sponsorship of Power of the Purse. Their support directly helps Women United put books into the hands and homes of children across our community through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 📚❤️

This is what community partnership looks like: great people, great companies, and a shared commitment to making where we live a little better for everyone.

Thank you, Pekin Insurance, for investing in our children and our community. And thank you, Jocelyn, for the leadership, energy, heart, and countless hours you give to Women United. We are better because you are part of it!

Learn more about Pekin Insurance: www.pekininsurance.com

08/17/2026

💜 Community leadership is about more than doing business in a community. It’s about investing in it.

That philosophy is at the heart of Beam Philanthropy Partners and its founder, Aimee Beam.

Aimee is a passionate servant leader who believes deeply in giving back to the community she calls home. She contributes her time and expertise to important community efforts, sponsors local nonprofit initiatives and events, helps fund scholarships and educational opportunities, and volunteers her leadership in a variety of ways, including serving as Co-Chair of Women United!

And giving back isn’t just something Aimee does personally. It’s the work of her company.

Beam Philanthropy Partners helps nonprofits become stronger, raise more money and increase their impact. From fundraising strategy and donor engagement to board development, strategic planning, executive coaching and organizational growth, Aimee and her team bring decades of real-world nonprofit experience to organizations ready to move their missions forward.

Today, Beam Philanthropy Partners is trusted by nonprofit organizations across the Midwest, helping leaders turn good intentions into strategy, action and measurable results.

We’re grateful for businesses like Beam Philanthropy Partners that don’t just believe in stronger communities. They roll up their sleeves and help build them!

Thank you, Aimee and Beam Philanthropy Partners, for investing your time, talent and resources in our community and for your continued support of Women United and the women and children we serve. 💜

Learn more about Beam Philanthropy Partners at
beamphilanthropypartners.com

08/01/2026

Power of the Purse 2026 was a wondeful event filled with generous people who came together for a meaningful cause. We sang, we laughed, AND together we got over 200 local children sponsored!! ❤️ Send us your favorite pictures and tell us what YOU enjoyed the most!!

08/01/2026

Beautifully said … Thank you Bremer Jewelry for these kind and encouraging words and for being such a caring community partner! ❤️

07/30/2026

Today is the day!! Power of the Purse 2026 is happening at 6:00 PM!! See you soon if you’re a ticket holder. 🎶👜🎉 If you’re not able to attend but want to bid on the designer purses, you can…

Click the link below
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pop26/
> Get Tickets > Online Auction Bidding Only

*All proceeds support early childhood literacy efforts by funding Dolly Parton‘s Imagination Library and placing books in the hands of over local 3000 local children. That’s the real power of your purse!! ❤️

07/30/2026

Today!! Today!! Today!!

07/29/2026

😃 Power of the Purse is happening THURSDAY, July 30! We’re excited and grateful to our sponsors, our volunteer committee, and all the community members who bought tickets! All proceeds from the event support Women United’s early childhood literacy efforts in McLean County!!

* Now, let’s have some fun!! 🎶👜🍷
If you’re a ticket holder, see you at 6:00 PM Thursday night at Rob Dob’s!

If you’d like to bid or sponsor a local child online visit us here:

Join us for an encore of last year's success with our ultimate ladies' night out, featuring a designer purse auction, delicious food, games, drinks, and networking—all while enjoying lively musical entertainment. This flagship event, organized by Women United, raises funds for childhood literacy a...