Women United - Charlottesville

10/20/2026

We're still sitting with the discussion that followed last month's screening of the Moms First documentary No Country for Mothers with Women Advancing. When we got to the topic of juggling all the moving parts of parenthood, School Board Chair for Albemarle County Public Schools Rebecca Berlin highlighted that perhaps we have a tendency to overbook ourselves in the first place.

Are we too structured, is there too much pressure, or all of the above and more? This screening sparked a much-needed conversation–locally and beyond–about what it really takes to support mothers and families and we are so proud to be a part of it.

Read more about the event at https://unitedwaycville.org/women-united-cohosts-moms-first-film-screening-panel-discussion-with-women-advancing/

10/13/2026

Today, Women United members took an educational tour of Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, one of our 2026 grantees! We had an amazing time learning about the process of intaking, storing and distributing food. Thank you so much for the tour!

It was wonderful to see firsthand the amazing work for the community that our membership helps support! Loaves & Fishes is truly a well-oiled machine that provides nourishing food with respect and dignity to our neighbors in need. They couldn’t be more deserving of our support!

10/07/2026

Last week, Women United and Women Advancing co-hosted a screening of the Moms First documentary No Country for Mothers, which follows activist and founder Reshma Saujani as she explores the trust about motherhood. The discussion with our panelists and attendees that followed has sparked much-needed conversation, connection, and more.

Read more about the event (and see more photos!) at https://unitedwaycville.org/women-united-cohosts-moms-first-film-screening-panel-discussion-with-women-advancing/

10/02/2026

Thank you to every person who joined us for the Moms First"No Country for Mothers" film screening and panel discussion we hosted this week with Women Advancing Podcast! What an incredible experience to view this documentary alongside all of you in a sold out theater at local- and women-owned Violet Crown.

We were moved by not only this incredible film but also by the thoughtful comments and questions from our panelists and guests. And of course, the proclamation from Juandiego Wade, Mayor of the City of Charlottesville, announcing the Charlottesville Commitment to Families.

We feel honored to have been a part of this event and hope to be a part of more like it in the future.

If you want to learn more about the work we do supporting women and families in the Greater Charlottesville region, please visit womenunitedcville.org and consider becoming a member!

09/16/2026

Women United members had an amazing time volunteering today for the United Way of Greater Charlottesville 2026 Day of Caring!! Our team's service project was at Stepping Stone, one of our 2026 grantees!! We had a wonderful touring their warehouse, learning more about how they help families, and of course packing more than 50 boxes of supplies for families across Nelson, Buckingham, Louisa, and Fluvanna Counties.

Thank you to Stepping Stone for having us and to United Way of Greater Charlottesville for organizing!

09/15/2026

This is the conversation Charlottesville needs to have!

No Country for Mothers screens at Violet Crown on 9/30 followed by a panel with local leaders and moms.

Everyone’s invited - tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-motherhood-tour-film-screening-of-no-country-for-mothers-tickets-1996058652161

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNTiJMxLJUc

No Country for Mothers follows activist Reshma Saujani as she disco...

09/08/2026

Meet the panelists joining us for our September 30 screening of No Country for Mothers!

Moms First made the documentary, which follows activist Reshma Saujani, available exclusively for community screenings, since they wanted people to watch it together and talk about it in real time.

After the film, we’ll hear from Jenny Lynn Walding (Founder & CEO of milkmade), Doreen Bonnet (Executive Director & Co-founder of Birth Sisters of Charlottesville), Rebecca Berlin, Ph.D. (School Board Chair, Albemarle County Public Schools, and Kristin Longhauser Smith, a local stay-at-home mom. Angilee Shah, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Charlottesville Tomorrow will moderate.

Grab your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-motherhood-tour-film-screening-of-no-country-for-mothers-tickets-1996058652161

08/27/2026

Join us for a screening of No Country for Mothers and a panel discussion on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30pm at Violet Crown. Hosted by Women Advancing and Women United, the film looks at the lack of support for American families and the movement to change that.

Afterward, a panel of local voices will discuss what that support could look like here in Charlottesville. Open to everyone, not just parents!

Tickets are limited. Ticket price includes popcorn and a drink, and proceeds benefit Women United’s grantmaking for local women and children.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-motherhood-tour-film-screening-of-no-country-for-mothers-tickets-1996058652161

08/13/2026

Hopecam received a 2025 Women United Grant in support of their mission to create a better quality of life for children with cancer by virtually connecting them with their classmates and peers. Earlier this year, we received an update about the impact of this grant funding.

We heard about Andre and Ali, both local children with cancer who received technology from Hopecam. Andre is a brave 5-year-old who received his very own tablet in his Get Connected bag. Ali is a brave 12-year-old whose Get Connected bag had a Chromebook and everything he needs to stay connected with his classroom.

It is truly incredible when we receive updates like this about the impact of our grantmaking efforts. Thank you to Hopecam and to Women United members, whose contributions help make more stories like this possible!

Want to be a part of this impact? Become a member at womenunitedcville.org.

08/11/2026

Last week, Women United members volunteered to help fill backpacks for distribution at Albemarle Foundation for Education's Back to School Bash! This was a phenomenal event where local families received backpacks filled with essential school supplies and other community resources. 🎒🍎

We had so much fun preparing backpacks and spending time giving back to our community. Thank you to all the Women United members who participated!