Ann leads the communications and membership efforts for United Way’s Women in Philanthropy (WIP) Executive Committee. WIP’s mission is to unite a diversified group of women investors to create positive, measurable, long-term change in the lives of women and their families through leadership, networking, philanthropy, and volunteering.
Who better to explain than Ann herself?
“I am blessed to work for a firm that is committed to giving back to the Midlands community, and I am proud to build on the history of Abacus’ involvement with United Way and WIP. When I joined the Executive Committee, I came to understand that at the very heart of WIP is the desire to uplift and empower those women and children in our community who are the most vulnerable. It’s fun to dress up and go to events and meet inspiring women, but at the end of the day, it’s about the people in our community whose lives are changed as a result…the woman who is able to escape from an abusive relationship and find refuge through Sistercare or the single mom who can receive the support needed to nurture her child’s development, health and learning through Orangeburg First Steps.”
“When the members of WIP pool our resources, our time, and our talents, we have the ability to make a greater impact together than individually. Our $25,000 grant to Sistercare and our $15,000 grant to Orangeburg First Steps in 2023 was only possible because of all the women who came together to make this generosity possible.”
Navigating the realms of finance and philanthropy with grace. That’s Ann.
