Women Helping Women
27th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon
Friday, May 2, 2025
Meadows Event Center at Prairie Meadows
Mark Your Calendars: Honoring 27 Years of Impact—Now On a New Date!
Since 1999, this event has raised over $2.5 million to transform lives in our community!
Women Helping Women is the Center’s annual luncheon that helps provide counseling, education, training, and other essential services for women, children, and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or from low-income households. This inspiring event continues to uplift our community and raises funds to ensure mental health care remains accessible to everyone in need.
Alongside our Honoree, we will host a panel of speakers to explore the impact of social media on mental health. The discussion will address current challenges while highlighting ways we can all harness the positive potential of these platforms.
Participating in this event means becoming part of a community dedicated to fostering hope and healing. Together we can create lasting change and empower those who need it most. Join us as we work towards a brighter future for Iowa’s women, children, and families!
Meet Our 2025 Women Helping Women Honoree
Say Hello to Mary Gottschalk!
With over three decades of experience in financial management, Mary Gottschalk is a life-long advocate for mental health care. She has led nonprofit initiatives in New York City and Chicago, including providing housing and mental health services for underserved populations. At The Center, Mary has spearheaded the Retirement Match Endowment fund to strengthen team member benefits and ensure long-term sustainability. A dedicated Board member and two-time President, Mary’s passion for service and philanthropy continues to make a lasting impact.
Be sure to check back and follow us on social media to find out who will be our panelist of speakers!
Women Helping Women Sponsorship Opportunities
The success of Women Helping Women thrives on the generous support of our community and partners like you. Together, we ensure that women, children, and families in Central Iowa have access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care, regardless of financial barriers.
We value the opportunity to collaborate with businesses and individuals who share our vision of inspiring hope and healing for those who need it most. Explore our Sponsorship Package to learn how your partnership can create meaningful change in our community.
Be a Table Host
Reserve a full table of 10 seats and turn this unforgettable event into the ultimate gathering of friends, colleagues, or new connections. As a Table Host, you’ll create the perfect setting to mingle, network, and enjoy a day of inspiration with amazing people in our community—all while supporting one incredible mission. Grab your favorite group, and let’s make it an event to remember!
Be a Special Guest
Reserve your elevated ticket today and enjoy the unique opportunity to be recognized for your generosity. Special Friend and Leader Level guests will be listed in the event invitation and program, showcasing your commitment to our mission. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while receiving special recognition! Your commitment today will help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
If the opportunities listed above do not align with your interests or availability, we invite you to contribute in another way. Your gift will make a meaningful difference in advancing the mission of Women Helping Women.
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For more information, contact the Community Relations Team today at:
Office: 515-564-5122 | Email: whw@mindspiritcenter.org
2025 Planning Committee
Stephanie Asklof
Cathy Besh
Melissa Cano-Zelaya
Kinzy Gillespie
Maggie Glisan
Cate Holec
Kelly Isaacson
Amber Juffer
Paula Kerman
Heidi Koll
Susannah Lautensleger
Leigh OTool
Nina Pack
Shirley Poertner
Kelly Sparks
Ann-Charlotte Wade
Connie Wilson