Get Involved

WEDC is grateful for the generous contributions it receives from corporations, foundations and individuals. This support is critical to the future success of WEDC’s emerging women entrepreneurs, their families, and our community.

A contribution to WEDC helps our clients

• move from public support to economic self-sufficiency
• realize their dreams by starting their own businesses
• gain the skills they need to access capital and expand their businesses
• take control of their lives
• Contribute to the economic vitality of our community

Specifically:

• a gift of $1000 sponsors one student through our fifteen-week business planning course
• a gift of $500 provides a program participant with five hours of one-on-one business counseling
• a gift of $250 sponsors one student in our eight-month Peer Exchange Program
• a gift of $150 sponsoring one student through a four-part webinar series on marketing strategies

These sponsorships are suggested levels of support. Gifts of any amount are welcome and will be put to good use.

If you would like to contribute, please contact WEDC at 914.948.6098.

WEDC is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as a publicly-supported charity. A copy of the most recent audited financial statement may be obtained by request to the NYS Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

Volunteer Opportunities

WEDC recognizes the invaluable roles that volunteers play and extends its heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who have provided their time, energy and talent to make life brighter for others. Volunteers

• Provide internship opportunities
• Mentor entrepreneurs
• Offer accounting or legal services
• Speak at a WEDC workshop about marketing, pricing, technology, or another business related issue