Power of the Purse

Power of the Purse

Benefiting United Way Child Care Scholarships

Women United’s Power of the Purse Luncheon and Purse Auction benefits United Way Child Care Scholarships.

These scholarships make quality child care affordable and accessible for parents seeking higher education for the first time.

United Way provides critical support regarding the key needs of women, children and families in San Antonio. Proceeds from Power of the Purse provide scholarships for child care that empower parents to balance work, family and career goals to achieve economic mobility. By engaging Women United members and the wider community, Power of the Purse provides life-changing support for Child Care Scholars and their families.

Contact Anne Marie Oliver with any sponsorship questions at aoliver@unitedwaysatx.org.

2026 POWER OF THE PURSE

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Mays Family Center at The Witte Museum

Honoring Corinna Holt Richter

2025 Power of the Purse

$322,000 +
Raised for Child Care Scholarships
150
Purses Donated to Auction
500 +
People Cultivated Support for 61 Scholar Families

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Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSORS

and

Named Scholarship Sponsor

Clutch Sponsors

Corinna Holt Richter

Crossbody Sponsors

Suzanne Wade
The Goudge and Brouillard Families

Event Sponsors

DOCUmation
Lisa Friel
Juliana Hawn Holt
The Greehey Family Foundation

Fiesta Medal Underwriter

Bank of America

2026 Sponsorship Information

2026 Power of the Purse Committee

Chairs

Julie Bedingfield, Co-Chair
Carrie Dyer, Co-Chair

Committee

Ali Palmerson
Ashley Nunez
Brandy Ralston-Lint
Claire Griffith
Debra Weems
Grace Uwizeye-Allen
Jennifer Cantu
Joanna Weidman
Justine Carroll
Katie Reynolds
Kim Harle-Solis
Lauren Mandel
Lee Sinclair
Loretta McCrary
Oralia Ortiz
Robin Badillo
Sara Pfeifer
Sarah Wilson
Tinsley Smith

Honorees

Suzanne Goudge — 2025 Honoree
Laura Vaccaro — 2024 Honoree
Kim Lubel — 2023 Honoree, Honorary Chair
Suzanne Wade — 2022 Honoree

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2022 Power of the Purse

The first Power of the Purse post-pandemic raised $200,000 for Child Care Scholarships. Suzanne Wade received the Joci Straus Visionary Leader Award.
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2023 Power of the Purse

$230,000 Raised for Child Care Scholarships. The event featured a Q&A with Supergoop! CEO Holly Thaggard. Kim Lubel received the Joci Straus Visionary Leader Award.
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2024 Power of the Purse

$294,000 Raised for United Way Child Care Scholarships. The event featured a panel of speakers and Laura Vaccaro received the 2024 Joci Straus Visionary Leader Award.