Sponsors and Donors

Sponsors

The Board of Directors of Women’s Exchange would like to thank our Sponsors who make a direct contribution to support daily programming for Women.

Being a sponsor for a non-profit is vital because it directly supports the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and serve the community. Sponsorships provide essential funding for programs, events, and outreach efforts, often enabling services that would not be possible otherwise. Beyond financial support, sponsors also lend credibility and visibility, helping to attract more attention and engagement. By partnering with a non-profit, sponsors demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and community impact, creating meaningful change while also strengthening their own brand reputation.

Interested in learning more about becoming an annual Sponsor? Reach out to dguy@womens-exchange.org

2026 Sponsors

Donors

Donors are the lifeblood of a non-profit, making its work possible through their generous financial support. Their contributions help fund vital programs, cover operational costs, and expand outreach to those in need. Donors also serve as partners in the mission, showing trust in the organization’s vision and impact. Whether through one-time gifts or ongoing support, donors empower non-profits to create lasting, positive change in the communities they serve.

2025 Donors

Your tax-deductible contributions inform and educates others while providing connection and community.

 THANK YOU TO OUR TERRIFIC DONORS – JANUARY 2025 to DECEMBER 2025   

Visionaries – $20,000+
Perisho, Jane
Schwimmer, Ellie

Patrons – $5,000 to $9,999
Egan, Neva
Hedegard, JS
Paull, Eileen
Perrine, Mary Anne

Advocates- $2,500 to $4,999
McInerney, Margie
Stewart, Marilyn
Swidnicki, Ashley
Szwiec, Lauren
Ragsdale Interiors

Sustainers – $1,000 to $2,499
Barkhausen, Elizabeth
Bratschi Plumbing
Davison Charitable Fund, Dale
Denenberg, Judy
Fields BMW
Hairsay Salon
Horn, Anne
Kelly, Sally
Kennedy Freechack, Cathy
Luken-Johnson, Judy
Mary Baubonis
Meyers, Susan
O’Donnell, Patricia
Petrek, Rebecca
Russ, Lisa
Turco, Dawn
Young, Vicky
Private Vista

Ambassadors – $500 to $999
Anonymous
Bates, Ann
Belian, Gail
Charles H & Beverly E Shaw Foundation
Deppen, Dubravka
Gadient, Denise
Gaud, Susan
Herrington, Jennifer
Porter, Harriet
Richart, Renee
Schweitzer, Andy
Shaw, Cathy
Steinback, Joanne
Weaver, Helen
Wieboldt, Anne

Allies – $300 to $499
Ballock, Jill
Borowski, Catherine
Bowman, Judy
Cleveland, Marcia
Eriksson, Mary
Greenburg, Sharon
Hopkins, Linda
Melia, Marilyn
Ross, Ilene

Builders- $100 to $299
AugsJoost, Brett
Baillet, Cathy
Bartelstein, Peggy
Becker, Teresa
Bell, Lynda
Brower, Jane
Carlson, Kristy
Coleman, Katherine
Deleon, Jill
Demetriou, Judy
Doss, Erini
Elms, Alison
Farmer, Leslie
Freeman, Francine
Frey, Melissa
Garner-Cohen, Connie
Greenough, Nan
Guy, Maureen
Heckel-Oliver, Christine
Hermansen, Barbara
Hite, Elinor
Jast, Mary
Kemp, Mary
Kepler, Alice-Ann
Klare, Lisa
Kristjanson, Sharon
Liptay, Whitney
Love, Marcena
McGowan, Lisa
McHenry, Pamela
McLeod, Paula
Meislahn, Nancy
Messersmith, Elizabeth
Meyers, BZ
Morrison, Joy
Nelson, Linda
Newman, Ruth
Newman, Suzanne
Olson, Julie
Picchietti, Cam
Priest, Catherine
Ruzicka, Anne
Schield, Jill
Schladweiler, Joyce
Shuftan, Susan
Soltan, Rita
Tesler, Candace
Trio Evanston
Valvassori, Maureen
Walther, Mary

Supporters- $5 to $99
Baiden, Janice
Bailey, Jean
Carbol, Betty
Eng, Mary
Friedman, Nancy
Halper, Karen
Harrington, Roseanne
Hayes, Kathryn
Hedberg, Junia
Interrante, Patti
Kacprzak, Diane
Kambich, Carolyn
Kelly, Ryan
Langworthy, Marilyn
Linn, Fleury
Sakol, Katie
Salmanoff, Hope
Sanfilippo, Patricia
Smith, Linda
Stewart, Margaret
Vernon, Alison
Wertzman, Suzanne
Westphal, Catherine