Thank you to all who attended and supported the event in 2025. Mark your calendars for June 25, 2026 for the next Power of the Purse!
Power of the Purse Raises More Than $20,000 for Early Literacy
The seventh annual Power of the Purse fundraiser, hosted by Women United on Thursday, June 19, 2025, brought together hundreds of supporters to champion early childhood education in Monongalia and Preston counties.
This year’s event raised more than $20,000 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides one free book each month to children from birth to age 5. Guests enjoyed an evening featuring more than a dozen silent auctions of mid-to-high-end purses, food, drinks, and exciting raffles.
Each ticket included admission, food, drinks, entertainment, and a one-year sponsorship for a child enrolled in the Imagination Library program.