ST. CHARLES, MO (September 3, 2009) —  On Tuesday, September 29, from 4-6 p.m., women in Lincoln, St. Charles and Warren counties are invited to United Way’s Bloomer Bash. While the event, appetizers and beverages are free, women are asked to bring new women’s undergarments that will be donated to domestic violence shelters in the Tri-County region. Register by September 23 by going online to United Way’s website at www.stl.unitedway.org or calling 636-939-3300. The event will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza in St. Charles, MO.

The shelters the new undergarments will be donated to are: Robertson Center, Turning Point and Women’s Center. Donations in all sizes will be accepted, including children’s sizes.

The Women’s Leadership Society of United Way of Greater St. Louis is hosting the event. Sponsors are Bodine Aluminum, Inc. and Toyota.

The Women’s Leadership Society encourages and recognizes women who make gifts of $1,000 or more to United Way of Greater St. Louis. Since its establishment in 1996, the Women’s Leadership Society has raised nearly $35 million to help people in the region.

About United Way of Greater St. Louis

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 636-939-3300 or visit www.stl.unitedway.org.

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