Power of the Purse

Wednesday, September 25th at the Hyannisport Club

Ticketing is closed for this event. If you would like to attend and have not yet purchased a ticket, please contact Mark Skala at mskala@uwcapecod.org

A woman’s handbag can make a big impact. It can be a style statement, a practical tote for life’s necessities, a proud symbol of success, a catchall so she is always prepared.

At Power of the Purse, the purse is a metaphor for strength.

Join the incredible women who will come together to encourage, enlighten and engage women, children and families in our community for the second annual Power of the Purse – and join the fun and entertainment by bidding on some very special purses, bags, and accessories.

Event at a Glance

September 25th at 5:30 PM

Hyannisport Club

Tickets: $100

Honorary Chair: Doreen Bilezikian
Keynote: Anna Rossi
Comedienne Doreen Collins
Reception with 'What's in Your Bag Bingo"
Passed hors d'oeuvres & 'traveling dinner'
Bidding on special purses and exciting packages!

Keynote: Anna Rossi

TV personality, food writer and chef

Host of New England Living TV, Anna will be familiar to many in the area as she is a national food writer, brand ambassador and Boston-based TV personality. Her segments about Boston and beyond on the local NBC Boston affiliate reflect her passion for the city, food and culture. Many may also know Anna as a Season 3 finalist on MasterChef USA.

To learn more about Anna, follow along on Instagram @braveapron.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Proceeds from this evening

support initiatives that encourage, enlighten and engage women, children and families in our community. These programs include our Community Baby Shower held each spring, Reach out and Read, and educational grants that encourage career development and economic self sufficiency for women.

Sponsorship opportunities

Honorary Chair: Doreen Bilezikian

As a business woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and philanthropist, Doreen embodies everything Women United stands for.

Doreen, who with her late husband Chuck, founded the Christmas Tree Shops in 1970, a brand that grew to 23 retail locations by 2003, the year the Bilezikian family sold the chain to Bed, Bath and Beyond. Soon after that sale, Doreen and Chuck – who had been very active in civic and philanthropic endeavors on the Cape, created the Bilezikian Family Foundation to pursue philanthropic efforts.

Women United

About Women United

In September 2017, the Cape and Islands United Way launched an affinity group called Women United.

Women United is committed to strengthening local families, with a focus on the needs of children ages zero to three, through our Strong from the Start platform of programs and activities.

Learn more

Live Auction Preview

From a week's vacation in a lovely home in the heart of Puglia to a private cooking party at Amie Bakery, the live auction items at this year's Power of the Purse are swoon-worthy!

Check out the auction