The Women Working Wonders (WWW) Fund, a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, will host their annual Power of the Purse Plus fundraising event at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center on Thursday, October 24, starting at 6 p.m.
The Power of the Purse Plus, celebrating WWW’s 15th anniversary, features live and silent auctions, designer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a buffet dinner. Guests enjoy the opportunity to bid on dozens of purses and fabulous accessories, including sunglasses, jewelry, and more. Tickets to the event are $80 and available at womenworkingwondersfund.com.
The event is made possible by many generous supporters and sponsors, including Premier Sponsor Nancy Donahue.
This year’s Power of the Purse Plus features a raffle with an opportunity to win four amazing Tory Burch purses, one in each of her signature styles: Retro ($650 Sawyer Mortora Needlepoint Shoulder Bag), Modern ($525 Black Block T Grommet Drawstring Tote), Bohemian ($428 Navy Beaded Shoulder Bag, and Preppy ($395 Thea Patchwork Crossbody). Raffle tickets are $50 and only 100 will be sold. They may be purchased online or at the event.
Proceeds from the Power of the Purse Plus event support local programs that empower women and girls to effect positive change in the community. Women Working Wonders provides annual grants in three key areas: assisting women in transition, providing leadership development, and contributing to the beautification of the environment. The 2019 grant recipients ($5,000 each) will be highlighted at the Power of the Purse Plus event:
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell to support F.L.Y. (Forever Loving Yourself)
- Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell to support Stepping Stones Early Education Program
- International Institute of New England to support Lowell’s English for Empowerment Program (E-FEM)
- Lowell Community Health Center to support Strong Women, Strong Families Program
- Megan House Foundation of Lowell to support “Coming Home” Program
“These nonprofits work wonders to improve the lives of girls and women, and we’re honored to help them make a difference and create positive change in countless lives,” said Bopha Malone, Women Working Wonders Fund board president.
For more information, visit womenworkingwondersfund.com or contact womenworkingwondersfund@gmail.com.
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 350 funds, currently totaling over $37MM, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities and towns. The Community Foundation annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from its staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $15 million to the Greater Lowell Community since 1999. To learn more, visit www.glcfoundation.org
