Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Raises $301K at Power of the Purse Event

The Women's Foundation of Arkansas' 25th Power of the Purse event at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Sept. 27, 2023 (Women's Foundation of Arkansas)

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announced that it raised more than $301,000 at its 25th annual Power of the Purse event Sept. 27 in Little Rock.

Fund support the nonprofit’s mission of empowering the economic mobility of Arkansas women and girls.

This year’s event celebrated the Top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas list, created in partnership with Arkansas Business Publishing Group and Little Rock Soireé. The list honored women of various industries, ages and communities across the state who are changemakers and leaders in their fields.

“This year’s event not only celebrates our past achievements but also fuels our impactful work for the next 25 years,” Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the nonprofit, said in a news release. “The work of the WFA has just begun. To every woman in the state: you’re a vital part of our history and future. Now is the time to step up, engage and help further our mission to create an equitable future for generations of Arkansas women and girls.”