United Way of Northeast Georgia’s annual fundraiser, Power of the Purse, is returning in person for the first time since 2019. Featuring guest speaker Ronda Rich, a silent auction, and a wine pull, this luncheon event will be an opportunity for women in the community to connect with other women philanthropists who are invested in United Way of Northeast Georgia’s mission to meet the highest priority needs of Northeast Georgians.

“We are very excited to bring this event back to Northeast Georgia and invite all of our local women to join us for a fun event featuring an equally inspiring and humorous speaker, Ronda Rich. Not to mention there will be plenty of designer purses, jewelry, gift cards to local stores, experiences, and more at our silent auction,” said Kay Keller, President/CEO of United Way of Northeast Georgia.

DATE: May 4, 2023

TIME: Doors and silent auction open at 11 a.m., program begins at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Athens Country Club
EVENT DETAILS: Featuring Ronda Rich, best-selling author and syndicated columnist, who first exploded on the national stage almost two decades ago with the wildly successful What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should). Ronda is also a former award-winning sports writer, who returned to her newspaper roots in 2003 with a weekly column that appears in more than fifty newspapers. Before the luncheon and program begin, a silent auction and wine pull will be held for all attendees, with items like designer bags, jewelry, experiences, and more. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support United Way of Northeast Georgia’s mission to meet the highest priority needs of individuals and families in Northeast Georgia. Tickets are still available.

United Way of Northeast is supported by many local businesses, including this year’s Power of the Purse sponsors. Power of the Purse Speaker Sponsor is Jackson EMC; Diamond Sponsors include Carson Advisory Group, Elevate Wealth Advisory, Golden Pantry Food Stores, Northeast Georgia Health System, Piedmont Athens Regional, Pinnacle Bank, Resource Partners, St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital, and Walton EMC; Pearl Sponsors include Caterpillar; and Sapphire Sponsors include Athens Area Community Foundation; BankSouth, Brown & McCook, Christian Roofing & Remodeling; First American Bank & Trust: Trust & Investment Department, Jackson Spalding, McLane Southeast, State Farm – Michael Gill, Oconee State Bank, Rotary Club of Winder, and Synovus.