Livingston County United Way’s Women United will host its Power of the Purse event on from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, with co-host Citizens/Hanover Insurance, at 808 Highlander Way in Howell.
This event brings the community together for an evening of connection, philanthropy, and fun in support of the Great Start Livingston Collaboration’s Help Me Grow program. The program serves families with children up to 5 years old by providing free developmental screenings, parenting resources, and access to specialized services. Its mission is to promote early literacy, healthy development, and overall well-being so that children and families can thrive.
Attendees can look forward to:
- 70 silent auction items featuring affordable luxury purses
- A live auction showcasing select high-end designer handbags
- A large “garage sale” of gently loved purses, offering stylish finds at accessible prices
- Open bar (beer, wine, and seltzers)
- Appetizers, charcuterie, & desserts
“We are thrilled to bring this event to the community and to support such a meaningful cause,” said Carrie Newstead, executive director of the Livingston County United Way “When we heard that Great Start funding received 100% cut, we knew we needed to save it in our community. Unfortunately, many other counties lost their collaboration. We feel strongly that if we invest in early childhood development, we are investing in the strength and success of our entire community.”
Guests are encouraged to arrive promptly at 5 p.m. to enjoy the full experience.
For more information about the event or to get involved, contact Livingston County United Way at www.lcunitedway.org or Carrie Newstead at (810) 494-3000 or cnewstead@lcunitedway.org.
