Needs
Thank you in advance for being our partner in community. We appreciate your support to continue this work. You may contact us at info@bwusac.org.
2023 PROGRAMS:
Work it Girl
A professional and personal development workshop series.
Black Queer and Here
A monthly mental wellness experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Black Girls Matter
An educational experience focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM).
Here's how we will use your gifts to Black Women United:
"Work it Gurl" (WIG) Professional Development and Self Care workshop series. The topics include, but are not limited to self care, building your personal foundation/brand, leadership, and grant writing to name a few. All WIG events are open to all Black womxn and girls, ages 12 and up. We will continue with the WIG series in the fall and beyond. Our goal would be to have a hybrid experience, in person and virtual. Volunteers are needed. The budget is $60k to help create long term resources. Your funds will cover costs for administrative resources, facilities, speakers, and when in person a light meal for attendees to these events.
"Black Girls Matter" focuses on personal and professional development, including mentoring, creating STEAM equity and access to Black girls. Your gift will help us provide scholarships for twenty girls to attend the MoSAC (Museum Of Science and Curiosity) both Spring and Summer camps in 2023. Volunteers are needed. Our anticipated annual budget is $20k
"Black Queer and Here" a hybrid of in person and virtual monthly mental wellness experiences, with a goal to help counter social isolation in LGBT+ youth and young adults. Volunteers are needed. Our budget is $60k to help create long term resources. Your funds cover costs for administrative resources, facilities, speakers, and when in person a light meal for attendees to these events.
In 2022 we introduced our inaugural Black Women United's Sacramento Black Womxn’s Festival, an event focused on engaging and meaningful activities for every generation of Black womxn and girls. Volunteers are needed.
Our estimated budget is $60k to cover costs for facilities, speakers, social and wellness activities, and security to provide a safe space for a joyful time.
The Black Womxn’s Festival experience includes:
• Speakers and Performances
• Engaging activities for womxn and girls
• Black-women-owned vendors
• Wellness activities for renewal and rejuvenation
• Community organization and resources