Together for Mental Health: How the 2024 Women Helping Women Luncheon Raised Nearly $290,000 to Support Families in Need

Honoree Carol Bodensteiner holds her hands to her heart while speaking at Mind & Spirit Counseling Center's 2024 Women Helping Women luncheon

Carol Bodensteiner, the 2024 Women Helping Women Honoree, delivers an inspiring speech to a supportive crowd at Mind & Spirit Counseling Center. Her advocacy for mental health and the invaluable guidance she received from the Center during a challenging time exemplify the awareness we aim to promote.

Whether you’re new to Women Helping Women, or a longtime supporter, please enjoy highlights from our 2024 luncheon!

Watch the video of the entire program to experience Carol and Teri’s profound messages on how mental health care for women can be life changing.

We gathered nearly 600 people for an inspiring luncheon at the Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa on May 17, 2024! A celebration of 26 years of honoring women who inspire with kindness and lead with purpose, we enjoyed a dynamic program from our 2024 honoree, Carol Bodensteiner, and our keynote speaker Teri Hughes-Paulline, LISW, who emphasized the critical importance of mental health care in their own lives. They highlighted the significant impact that proper mental health support can have on individuals and communities.

The event successfully raised over $287,000, which will greatly contribute to the mission of the Center in providing essential mental health services to women, children and families in need. The funds raised enable the Center to expand its programs, reach more individuals, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors and donors for supporting our 26th annual Women Helping Women luncheon!


You can make a difference in the mental health of women, children and families!

We look forward to your continued support of our next Women Helping Women annual luncheon event!

For more information, contact Heather Stuyvesant, Director of Development

Office: 515-564-5122 | Email: hstuyvesant@mindspiritcenter.org

2024 Women Helping Women Donors and Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors who helped the 26th Annual Women Helping Women event raise nearly $290,000. Your contribution ensures mental health services for women, children and families who are uninsured or underinsured.

2023 Women Helping Women event raises $300,000 for hope and healing to those in need of mental health services

Connie Isaacson, the 2023 Women Helping Women Honoree, gives an awe-inspiring speech to a crowd who gathered together in support of the mission at Mind & Spirit Counseling Center. Connie exemplifies a deep passion for nonprofit organizations, and we are grateful for her service in our community.

Whether you’re new to Women Helping Women, or a longtime supporter, please enjoy highlights from our 2023 luncheon!

Watch the 2023 presentation to experience Connie and Jann’s influential messages that created a renewed sense of purpose and worth.

We gathered 600 people for an inspiring luncheon at Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines on May 19, 2023! A celebration of 25 years of honoring women who inspire with kindness and lead with purpose, we enjoyed a dynamic program from our 2023 honoree, Connie Isaacson, and our keynote speaker Jann Freed, PhD, who inspired us to ponder “What if the rest of your life is the best of your life?”

The energy in the room was palpable as we honored all of the women who have helped make the event a success for the last quarter-century! This year’s event surpassed last year’s record-breaking fundraising total, raising $300,000 to provide services for women, children, and families who otherwise couldn’t access the mental health care they deserve.

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors and donors for supporting our 25th annual Women Helping Women luncheon!


You can make a difference in the mental health of women, children and families!

We look forward to your continued support of our next Women Helping Women annual event! Learn more at Women Helping Women.

For more information, contact Heather Stuyvesant, Director of Development

Office: 515-564-5122 | Email: hstuyvesant@mindspiritcenter.org

2023 Women Helping Women Donors and Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors who helped the 25th Annual Women Helping Women event raise a record-breaking $300,000! Your contribution ensures mental health services for women, children and families who are uninsured or underinsured.

2022 Women Helping Women event raises $223,000 for women, children and families who need access to mental health services

More than 500 guests participated in the Center’s 24th annual Women Helping Women event which raised $223,000. Funds will support mental health counseling, education, training and other services that impact women, children and families who are underinsured or from low income households. Sharon Goldford was our 2022 honoree and our inspiring keynote speaker was Jacquie Easley McGhee. Our 2022 planning committee co-chairs were Rachel Hardin and Laura Palmer.

2022 Women Helping Women Sponsors and Donors

Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for supporting the 24th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon on May 20, 2022! Your contribution ensures mental health services for women, children and families who are uninsured or underinsured. Through your generosity, the event raised $223,000!

2021 Women Helping Women raises $218,000 to support mental health counseling and other services for women, children and families

More than 500 guests participated in the Center’s 24th annual Women Helping Women event which raised $223,000. Funds will support mental health counseling, education, training and other services that impact women, children and families who are underinsured or from low income households. Sharon Goldford was our 2022 honoree and our inspiring keynote speaker was Jacquie Easley McGhee. Our 2022 planning committee co-chairs were Rachel Hardin and Laura Palmer.

2020 Women Helping Women Sponsors and Donors

Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for supporting the 22nd Annual Women Helping Women luncheon on May 15, 2020! Your contribution ensures mental health services for women, children and families who are uninsured or underinsured.