HISTORY

United Sisters began as a result of three women, from various organizations,

who met at a local conference in 1999. 

The women decided to maintain contact and meet monthly in an effort to

maximize the use of resources disbursed among them.

Within months, additional women were invited to the lunch meetings,

each expressing the desire to nourish the bond of support and trust

that had surfaced from each gathering. As the monthly attendees

continued to increase, the meetings resided over dinner and brought

together a network that exposed the common interest of ensuring the

positive development of family, education, careers, hopes and dreams

in women.

Armed with encouragement and strength, the women set forth their

objectives by transforming the group into a social organization.

The name “United Sisters” was unanimously agreed upon as it represented

the essence of the organization and speaks to the power that exists in a collective stance.

The United Sisters continue to attract new members that share the aspiration of assisting women to reach their full potential and raise opportunistic awareness via workshops, community events and social support. The mission is clear, attainable and echoes with the understanding that “together we can do what I cannot do alone!”

Founding members are Tenika Wilcox, Rhona Daniels, Danielle Cerrone, Camisha Pickens, Polly Pickens, and Jennifer Thompson.