Queen Bee
The Queen Bee: A peer-to-peer female-led fundraiser for families in shelter
This year’s Queen Bee campaign has ended. The Queen Bees raised $192,823 in the six-week campaign from Oct. 1 through Nov. 11.
At the celebration honoring the Queen Bees, Katie Brewer was crowned as the 2025 Woman of the Year.
About Queen Bee
Since 2017, the Queen Bee campaign has called attention to the inspiring professional and philanthropic work of women in our community, while also raising money to support the residents of Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter and St. Anthony Family Shelter.
The initiative honors influential women and provides the community with an opportunity to bring hope, strength and resiliency to those seeking safe haven in our shelters.
Every gift to the Queen Bee campaign honors a local female leader and brings safety, dignity and shelter to families and individuals in need. Every contribution empowers parents and children in shelter programs to grow beyond circumstances, to dream, work toward a better future and ultimately, take flight—much like the bumblebee.
Nominations
Nominate an influential woman for the 10th Annual Queen Bee Fundraiser
For 2026, we are seeking women with a passion for addressing domestic violence and helping unhoused families with children.
The campaign taps into the leadership of the community’s most dynamic and inspiring women – women who believe in making a difference.
Contact a development team member at (316) 264-8344, ext. 1262 or email Events@CatholicCharitiesWichita.org, to nominate a woman to be a potential Queen Bee.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the upcoming Queen Bee campaign, please contact a development team member at (316) 264-8344, ext. 1262 or email Events@CatholicCharitiesWichita.org.
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