YOUNG LEADERS
WHO WE ARE & OUR FOCUS
Young Leaders (YL) are emerging community leaders committed to empowering and inspiring young professionals to lead community-wide change that ends poverty. Membership is comprised of caring young professionals under 40 who contribute $120 or more annually to United Way of Greater Greensboro.
Members elevate and support United Way’s efforts to end local poverty by helping children and youth prepare for success in college, work, and life. This focus is woven into all events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts.
EVENTS – VOLUNTEERING – ADVOCACY
FRIENDS UNITED Mixers
Have a drink, mix and mingle with fellow members and socialize with people who want to make a difference. Invite others to learn more about United Way’s work!
End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series
Virtual event hosted by YL to highlight United Way’s latest efforts that are helping children and youth prepare for success in college, work, and life.
Trunk-or-Treat
Annual trunk-or-treat event hosted by YL that gathers volunteers and their vehicles–decorated in spooky-fashion–for a fun-filled, family friendly and safe trunk-or-treating activity that is attended by thousands of local youth.
Volunteering
Members support enriching after-school activities, serve meals, lead workshops, encourage families in temporary housing and new teen moms, and support programs that provide youth with mental heath counseling and services for children with disabilities.
Advocacy
In 2023, United Way will launch an Advocacy Agenda – YL will play an important role in defining, launching, and achieving these community-wide efforts.
Member Benefits
Be a Community Impact Leader
Share your ideas and build relationships with group members, United Way staff and community leaders in a variety of fun and meaningful settings.
Lead Change
Help our community transition 3,000 households out of poverty by 2030. You have an opportunity to support societal change and make history.
Be a Volunteer Hero
Participate in volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To see all volunteer opportunities, click here.
Host Community Events that Help End Poverty
Every year, affinity group members host a variety of community events that create meaningful engagement and true change.
Perks
Network with community leaders, receive special invitations and early ticket access to events. You’ll also receive a Caring Club Card that gets you special discounts from restaurants and businesses.
Learn more & join us
Be sure to join our Facebook group to stay up to date on the latest. For more information about Young Leaders, contact Holly Beck holly.beck@unitedwaygso.org at 336-378-5022.
STORIES OF IMPACT
April 11, 2025 Last week, I shared a quote with our team that’s been sitting with me: “Be the type of person that no matter where you go or where you are, you always add value to the lives of others around you.” – Unknown That’s what volunteerism is really about. Just showing up. Adding […]
When Sandra joined the Family Success Center (FSC) in August 2023, she faced significant challenges, including unstable living conditions and separation from her child. Determined to create a better future, Sandra sought guidance to improve her budgeting, build job skills, and overcome barriers to stability. Sandra’s journey began with a focus on organization. Her Success […]
