Greenwich United Way (GUW) celebrated its 21st Annual Sole Sisters Luncheon on Tuesday, April 28th, at the Greenwich Country Club.
Over three hundred guests gathered for one of the organization’s most anticipated fundraising events of the year. The luncheon celebrated the ongoing work and dedication of Sole Sisters, a network of philanthropic women committed to strengthening solutions in education, self-sufficiency, and health in the Greenwich community.
This year’s program featured guest speakers Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY with Jenna & Friends, and Juliet Faithfull, a Spanish-BritishAmerican writer who grew up in Brazil. The two took the stage to share insights from their personal journeys regarding sisterhood and disability, as well as to discuss Faithfull’s poignant debut novel, Liar’s Dice.
Their discussions highlighted the idea of getting a “second chance”—a theme that strongly aligns with Greenwich United Way’s mission, which is to identify unmet needs in the community, raise awareness and financial support, and work collaboratively with community partners to address those needs with effective solutions and programs that make lasting, positive impacts. Since 1933, the organization has been a trusted partner to the Greenwich community, local government, and nonprofits, focusing on advancing education, financial stability, and health.
A participant in Greenwich Connects, GUW’s collective impact program in conjunction with Liberation Programs and YMCA Greenwich, which offers mental health services to people ages 18-25, spoke to attendees about how the program has helped him improve his life.
“Real and measurable change takes love and goodness; love for your community and goodness in your heart,” said David Rabin, CEO and President of GUW. “Greenwich Connects is just one program the GUW provides to the community that improves lives.”
The event also featured its curated shopping boutique experience, with a wide range of local and regional vendors offering apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Twenty percent of all proceeds from vendor sales were donated back to GUW, directly supporting its programs and community grants.
The Annual Sole Sisters Luncheon continues to serve as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when community members come together to step up and make an impact. For more information on Greenwich United Way and their upcoming events, visit https://greenwichunitedway.org
