Greensboro, NC (January 29, 2021) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 11th Annual Handbags to End Poverty hosted by Women United on February 3, 2021 from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone who purchases a raffle ticket at unitedwaygso.org/handbags will receive free entry to the virtual event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to win one of five impressive raffle packages including festive long weekend getaways, fine jewelry, and a luxurious pampering package.
During the event, attendees can also bid on silent and live auction handbags in a wide variety of styles and prices. In addition to the main event, attendees will be able to attend a pre-show starting at 6:30 p.m. with Valentine’s Day-themed cocktail and appetizer demonstrations thanks to 1618.
“Over the last 11 years, Handbags to End Poverty has become a highly-anticipated event hosted by Women United for the greater Greensboro community. We look forward to welcoming attendees to a festive and impactful virtual event,” said Julie Longmire, Director of Community Affairs and Engagement at United Way of Greater Greensboro.
All event proceeds will benefit United Way of Greater Greensboro’s efforts to end local poverty.
Event sponsors include:
- Sharing the Love Sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Gold Sponsors: Peggy Glaser and Susan Wiseman
- Silver Sponsors: Cone Health, Cindi Hewitt/Leigh Seager, ITG Brands, Koury Corporation, Lincoln Financial Group, Melanie Neal, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Restoration MedSpa/Marisa Faircloth, and Zuraw Financial Advisors/Ann Zuraw
- Bronze Sponsors: Bank of America, Vanessa Carroll, Vicki McCain, Emilie Samet/Leslye Tuck, and Claire Sullivan
- Supporter Sponsors: Alyce Barrett, Marianne Bennett/Patty McIvor, Paige DuBose, Susie Fenger, Leigh Jones/Leslie Sardzinski, Nadine Malpass, Dr. Mike and Emily Mango, Liz Mills, Lovelle Overbey, SAPHire Solutions/Ivan Godette, Laura Schulman, Joy Shavitz, Kim Smir/Amy Kreimer/Donna Lee, and Jennifer Strasser.
