11th Annual Women of Influence Summit

The Women of Influence Summit is United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s largest community convening and fundraiser, drawing sold-out crowds of more than 1,000 attendees year after year. This event has raised funds to support causes that support women and children across our region, including early childhood development, accessible childcare, literacy, education and youth opportunity programs.

In 2027, we'll celebrate our 11th annual summit! During the event's first 10 years, we raised more than $2.5 million to support children, women, families and caregivers throughout our community.

This event has featured local and national women of influence, including Sonia Manzano (”Maria” on Sesame Street), Susan L. Taylor, Former Editor of Essence Magazine, Jacqueline Woodson, American Writer and Andrea Davis Pinkney, Author and VP at Scholastic Books and Donna Orender, former WNBA president.