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Power of the Purse - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
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.

2025 POWER OF THE PURSE

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Witte Museum

  • Honoring Suzanne Goudge - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyPower of the Purse - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

    Honoring Suzanne Goudge

2024 Power of the Purse

  • $294,000 +

    Raised for Child Care Scholarships

  • 155

    Purses Donated to Auction

  • 500 +

    People Cultivated Support for 88 Scholar Families

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Mays Family Foundation

Clutch Sponsors

Ancira Auto Group
Broadway Bank
Community First Health Plans
DOCUmation
The Greehey Family Foundation
H-E-B
Howard Energy
Principle Auto
Southwest Research Institute
The University of Texas at San Antonio/UT Health San Antonio

Classic Tote Sponsors

Beer Business Daily
The Brighton Center
Broadway Bank
Brooks
Cavender Auto Family
CHRISTUS Children’s
City Education Partners
City of San Antonio
CPS Energy
EY
The Feldmann Family
Friends of Women United
Frost Bank
The Goudge Family
Herb Stumberg
Joanna Weidman
Kim Lubel
Las Aguilas
Lauren Mandel and Tinsley Smith
Nonprofit Leaders
Random Acts of Kindness
Silver Eagle Beverages
Spurs Sports and Entertainment
The Straus Family
Toyota Texas
University Health
University of the Incarnate Word
Vericast

Event Sponsors

DOCUmation
Genesis of Northwest San Antonio
Kelly Wade Jewelers
Lisa Friel
Nadege Souvenir
Social Venture Partners

2025 Power of the Purse Committee

Chairs

Katie Reynolds, Co-Chair
Julie Bedingfield, Co-Chair

Joanna Weidman, Women United Chair
Tinsley Smith, Women United Co-Chair

Committee

Brandy Ralston-Lint
Claire Griffith
Debra Weems
Justine Carroll
Kim Harle-Solis
Kim Von Bertrab
Lauren Mandel
Lee Sinclair
Loretta McCrary
Oralia Ortiz
Robin Badillo
Sara Pfeifer
Sarah Wilson

Honorees

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

  • $200K+ RAISED FOR CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS AT POWER OF THE PURSE - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County$200K+ RAISED FOR CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS AT POWER OF THE PURSE - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
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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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  • UWSA Raises $230k+ For Child Care Scholarships - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyUWSA Raises $230k+ For Child Care Scholarships - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
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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 - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyUWSA Raises $230k+ For Child Care Scholarships - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

    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.
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