We’re Now MWBE Certified! Here’s What That Means for SHE United

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Written By Autumn Price

There are moments in an organization’s growth that mark a shift.

Not just in recognition, but in access, opportunity, and the ability to move differently.

This is one of those moments.

She United is now officially recognized as a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) through New York City.

And while that title carries weight on paper, what matters most is what it unlocks.

More Than a Certification

MWBE certification isn’t just a badge, it’s a gateway.

It creates access to:

  • New partnerships

  • Contract opportunities

  • Funding pathways

  • Collaborative initiatives with city agencies and aligned organizations

For us, that means one thing: more room to do the work that matters.

Why This Matters for Our Mission

She United exists to intervene early.

Before disconnection.
Before self-doubt.
Before the wrong environments take hold.

Everything we build is centered around creating spaces where girls feel seen, supported, and equipped to grow into who they’re becoming.

This certification strengthens our ability to expand those spaces.

It allows us to:

  • Reach more girls across communities

  • Build stronger, more sustainable programming

  • Partner with organizations that align with prevention, mentorship, and development

  • Scale impact without losing intention

Positioning for Growth, With Purpose

Growth isn’t the goal on its own.

Impact is.

MWBE certification positions She United within a broader ecosystem, one that values equity, representation, and community investment.

It allows us to sit at tables where decisions are made, where resources are allocated, and where opportunities are created.

And from that position, we can advocate for the girls we serve, not just in our programs, but in the systems around them.

What Comes Next

This isn’t a finish line.

It’s an expansion point.

We’re stepping into:

  • New partnerships across NYC

  • Greater visibility within community and city networks

  • Increased opportunities to collaborate and build

  • A stronger foundation for long-term sustainability

All while staying grounded in the same mission:
supporting girls before the world tells them who they are.

Building Forward

Every step forward matters, but how we move forward matters more.

This milestone allows us to build with more intention, more reach, and more alignment.

And we’re just getting started.

Support•Her•Evolution 🖤

Autumn Price

Autumn Price is a digital strategist, designer, and systems architect focused on helping nonprofits, small businesses, and mission-driven brands build strong, sustainable online ecosystems.

As the founder of Autumn’s Echo, she blends creative storytelling with practical infrastructure, supporting organizations through branding, web design, digital operations, and scalable systems that actually work in the real world. Her work is especially rooted in serving community-centered initiatives, youth-focused nonprofits, and founders who are building with purpose.

Autumn currently serves in a digital leadership role with The Campbell House, where she develops the frameworks, automation, and digital strategy needed to support program growth, fundraising, and long-term impact. She is known for translating big visions into clear, executable systems that teams can realistically maintain.

With a background in software development and interactive media design, Autumn approaches every project with both intuition and structure, balancing aesthetic clarity with operational depth. Her work is inspired by themes of growth, transformation, and intentional design.

When she’s not building digital ecosystems, Autumn is a stay-at-home mom of four, a passionate gardener, and a creative exploring photography and homestead life alongside her husband Jay.

https://www.autumnsecho.com
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