Empowered WE Rise
Celebrating Women’s Strength & Resilience
If you can’t attend the event this year, please consider making a donation in lieu of purchasing a ticket.

About The Event
Our signature fall fundraiser, this event brings together the community to support women entrepreneurs around the world, working to overcome poverty.
Be inspired ● Enjoy food, drinks, music, silent & live auctions ● Browse a Maker Fair with WE-supported, local women entrepreneurs
All event proceeds will benefit our grants distributed to our partner programs in San Diego and internationally.
Become a Sponsor
Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are offered to both companies and individuals.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to leverage your giving and empower women entrepreneurs in five countries, working to overcome poverty for their families.
For businesses, sponsorship packages provide great benefits to connect with the WE audience.
Champion Sponsors
Carol Clause & Carl Crider
Linda Corey & Chris Khoury
Leadership Sponsors
Chris & Cathy Carroll
Debbie McGraw-Block
Uplifting Sponsors
Winifred Cox & Gary Schultz
Empowering Sponsors
Rosette Garcia
Walsh Family Charitable Fund
Impact Sponsors
Barrie Fairley Blankinship & Foster, LLC Christy Hendrickson Creative Planning Foundation |
Judy & Paul Bernstein Pat Wilson Rosemary Straley Susan Hennenfent |
Mission Sponsors
Barbara Sawrey
Loretta Smith
Teresa Jacques
Additional Supporters
Jean Fort | Linda Kurtz
In-kind Sponsors |
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Aderonke Tosin Al’Fresko Experience Alila Marea Beach Resort Altisma Winery Belly Up Tavern Fast Forward Events Happy Place Picnic Hsaio Law, PC Jyoti Mishra, UCSD Katie’s Healing Kitchen |
Kevin Kurtz Knockaround Sunglasses M Prevost Design Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marcy Browe Photography Next Ridge Career Coaching PRP Wine International Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero |
Rooted in Raw San Diego Symphony Surfhouse Boutique Hotel SynergySystems Fitness Studio The Stronghold The Super Dentists Thrive Causemetics Trader Joe’s VAGA Restaurant & Bar |
Last Year’s Event
Celebrate Empowered Women: A Garden Party


