Women's Leadership Council
The Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is a group of women who are committed to improving people’s 
lives and creating lasting change. Formed in 2003, WLC members support United Way of the Greater Triangle’s efforts to build stronger communities for the betterment of women now and for future generations by:
- Learning about and getting involved in the issues and challenges facing people in our community.
- Investing in quality programs, supported by United Way of the Greater Triangle, that positively impact the lives of people and our community
"When women leaders join together, our voices, vision and leadership have phenomenal impact"
Gayle Harris, 2010 Chair, Women's Leadership Council (WLC)
The WLC mission is to inspire, celebrate, educate, and engage women in philanthropy and community service to positively impact lives.
The WLC is successfully achieving its organizational goals by:
- Inspiring women to address and support community challenges identified by United Way of the Greater Triangle.
- Connecting women who support United Way of the Greater Triangle’s
mission of providing a community safety net. - Mentoring women to become philanthropists and to take an active leadership role in the community.
- Celebrating the contributions of women who make a significant, positive difference in the community and to learn from their efforts.
- Advocating for more women in leadership roles within United Way of the Greater Triangle.
- Increasing the number of women Leadership Level donors.
Young Teen Girls, ages 11 -15, are experiencing a tremendous urge for acceptance by their peers and distance from supervision. As a part of its mission and goal, WLC is working hard to increase awareness about the issues facing young girls.