An Evening with Sharon Epperson
Delilah Picart, Todd Rosenfeld
United Way’s United for Women partnered with CNBC correspondent and best-selling author Sharon Epperson for a night of fun, financial education, and fundraising. The two share a common goal of improving financial literacy, particularly among women and underserved communities. Gathered at Fairmont Pittsburgh, 175 guests enjoyed drinks, dinner, and Epperson’s keynote speech. The menu featured an organic arugula greens salad, oven-roasted chicken breast, toasted barley risotto, and toasted almond pound cake with red sangria peaches. During the evening, United for Women Selection Committee co-chair Jayme Butcher announced $575,000 in funding allocations to United for Women agencies! And, a $25,000 gift from BNY Mellon Foundation with an offer to match dollar-fordollar audience donations was announced. In total, the evening raised $30,000! Says United Way Director of Programs Angela Reynolds, “We are grateful for the support of our event sponsors, speakers, and attendees who collectively made a significant impact toward our work in helping local women in times of greatest need. Their support allows us to help empower women across the region to begin rebuilding their lives.” — S.M.
Christie Knott, Alan & Pat Siger, Selma Sherman
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Tim Johnson, Atiya Abdelmalik, Hakim Dempsey
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Bob Nelkin, Sharon Epperson, Emma Epperson