ROCK SPRINGS — The Power of the Purse will benefit the YWCA in 2026 after the event’s organizer and founder announced she is handing it to the organization.

The event will take place May 2, 2026, with tickets going on sale in February.

“There are moments in life when a calling becomes so strong, so natural, that you simply follow it.” Kolbi McKenzie, the founder of the event said. “Power of the Purse was one of those callings for me. It was something I felt deeply, soulfully compelled to create – a way to lift women, children, and families who found themselves in moments of need.”

The fundraising event has been a part of Sweetwater County for the past 10 years and has supported a variety of causes. Most recently, the fundraiser raised funds for VIRS Respite Care. Organizers have also w

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