Power of the Purse

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Bush Convention Center - Doors Open at 6pm

About the Event:

The 9th Annual Power of the Purse fundraiser was a huge success, raising over $92,000 for United Way of Midland's 2024 Innovative Grants! The event featured: 8 rounds of bingo to win designer handbags, shopping, a wine pull, Louis Vuitton purse raffle, and more! A special congratulations to Deborah Markley, honored with the 2024 Women's United Award.

We are so thankful for all of the sponsors, attendees, vendors, underwriters, and of course the POP committee, for making this event possible. Your generosity is truly making a difference in our community. You can view the event photo gallery here: https://cerdafiedcreations.pixieset.com/unitedwaypowerofthepurse2024/

Mark your calendars for our 10th Annual Event: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025!

The Power of Your Purse:

Every Fall, United Way of Midland opens grant applications to local nonprofits for one-time funding for new or expanded programs and projects that help improve the health, education, and self-sufficiency of Midlanders. Since 2013, United Way of Midland volunteers have awarded over $600,000 to help strengthen our community through projects such as:

Student transportation for Basin Dream Center for Orphans
Expansion of the VITA and Financial Literacy Program at Casa De Amigos
Funding Coaching Services through Tenacious Woman Ministries

Date and Location:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Doors open at 6pm
Bush Convention Center (Exhibit Hall) - 105 N. Main St. | Midland, TX

Event Details:

Tickets include dinner/dessert, drink tickets + bingo card(s)
Eight rounds of designer purse BINGO (including Tory Burch, Consuela, Coach and more)
High-end Purse Raffle
Cork pull, shopping with locally owned businesses and more!
2024 Women's United Award Presentation
Due to alcohol consumption and Texas gambling laws, participants must be 21+

Underwriter Opportunities:

Food & Beverage Underwriter ($3,000): Verbal recognition during event + logo recognition on all event-related materials
Venue Underwriter ($2,000): Verbal recognition during event + logo recognition on all event-related materials
Designer Purse Underwriter ($500): Verbal recognition during event + logo recognition on all event-related materials

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Presenting Sponsor ($7,500): Includes table of 10 with logo display, dinner + 20 drink tickets, 10 high end purse raffle tickets, 20 bingo cards, VIP gift bag, verbal recognition during event, logo recognition on all event-related materials.
Platinum Sponsor ($5,000): Includes table of 8 with logo display, dinner + 16 drink tickets, 16 bingo cards, gift bag for each attendee, verbal recognition during event, logo recognition on all event-related materials.
Gold Sponsor ($2,500): Includes table of 8 with logo display, dinner + 16 drink tickets, 8 bingo cards, verbal recognition during event, logo recognition on all event-related materials.
Silver Sponsor ($1,000): Includes seating for 4, dinner + 8 drink tickets, 4 bingo cards, verbal recognition during event, logo recognition on all event-related materials.

Ticket Information:

Girl's Night Out $125: Includes seating for 1, dinner + 2 drink tickets, 1 bingo card
Girl's Night Out Package $200: Includes seating for 2, dinner + 4 drink tickets, 2 bingo cards

Ways to Register:

Download the sponsorship/ticket form here: 24' POP Registration Form (Please mail forms to: United Way of Midland, 1209 W. Wall St. | Midland, TX, 79701 | Attn: Megan Davis)
Register Online: www.betterunite.com/POP2024

Contact Information:

For sponsor/registration questions, raffle tickets/bingo cards, or receipt information, please contact Megan Davis at 432.685.7708 or email mdavis@uwmidland.org

Silver Sponsors:
City Bank
First Bank & Trust
Frost Bank
Interra Energy Services
Kim’s Lux Closet
Lynch, Chappell, & Alsup
West Texas National Bank
Food & Beverage Underwriter:
SM Energy
Floral Sponsor:
HEB
Purse Underwriter:
Elizabeth Bryan Riggs
Wine Pull Sponsors:
Homemade Wines
Hops & Bubbles
Pinkies
Event Décor:
Naked Monkey Designs by Raeann Rose
Event Photographer:
Cerdafied Creations by Gianna Cerda

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 Bush Convention Center - Doors Open at 6pm