- December 5, 2025
UWF 2017 executive board: Ashley Whisenant, Diane Wasney, Linda Mahran, Lori Gold, Cindy Dalecki, Maureen Walsh and Joanne Tavzel. Photo by Paige Wilson
Guests participated in purse and pearl necklace raffles. Photo by Paige Wilson
Robin Lane makes a bid on one of the baskets during the silent auction. Photo by Paige Wilson
Abeer Eltemtamy wears red, reflecting the "fire" part of the "Fire and Ice" theme for the evening. Photo by Paige Wilson
United Way Flagler President Maureen Walsh and Vice President Linda Mahran. Photo by Paige Wilson
The decor reflects the "Fire and Ice" theme. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler School Board member Colleen Conklin is dressed in red from head to toe, fitting the night's theme of Fire and Ice. Photo by Paige Wilson
Joanne DeMarco persues the silent auction. Photo by Paige Wilson
Gaylee Tillotson, Deb Winter and Julia Fuentes. Photo by Paige Wilson
Cindy Dalecki, Meredith Rodriguez, Laura Perkins and Maureen Walsh. Photo by Paige Wilson
The event's theme of "Fire and Ice" is apparent by most attendee's attire. Photo by Paige Wilson
Nancy Walsh and Allison Miller. Photo by Paige Wilson
UWF Vice President Linda Mahran presented President Maureen Walsh with the Woman of the Year award. Photo courtesy of Cindy Dalecki
The 9th annual Power of the Purse event was held at Plantation Bay on Monday, Aug. 21. About 100 people came together to raise around $13,000 toward the nonprofits that United Women Flagler Chapter helps support, said UWF President Maureen Walsh.
"I think it's all safe to say we're all here because we believe it's important to give back to our community," Walsh said to attendees.
UWF works to help support women and children in Flagler County by donating to nonprofits that share the mission of positively impacting the community with a focus on women and children.
New for this year's Power of the Purse, sponsors and benefiting agencies spoke about how the funds from United Women Flagler Chapter help their organizations positively impact women and children in Flagler County.
Representatives from Family Life Center, Early Learning Coalition of Volusia-Flagler and Samaritan Ministries spoke to attendees about their missions as well as their appreciation for the donations they receive from UWF.
"It's just amazing, the lives that change and how important your funds are for us," Lorraine Vickery, Samaritan Ministries founder, said.
Denise Duty from Florida Hospital Flagler, a UWF sponsor, spoke about the women's care at the hospital and its local impact.
Maureen Walsh was named the Woman of the Year for her continuous community impact through UWF in her role as current president, former philanthropy chair and through initiatives like the Chicks With Cans Food Drive.
For winning, Walsh will receive $500 to donate to a charity of her choice.
To get involved in United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, contact Cindy Endara at [email protected]. For more information, visit unitedwayvfc.org/wif.
