Members of the United Way Young Leaders Society are young professionals ages 21 to 45 who contribute $1,000 or more annually to Tarrant County United Way. The YLS mission is to inspire philanthropy and volunteerism by actively engaging the next generation of decision-makers in a unique blend of service, education, social and networking activities throughout the year.
Through the "Fast Track" plan, members who make a three-year commitment to donate $500 the first year, $750 the second year and $1,000 the third year can still enjoy all YLS membership benefits immediately.
Officers
James Powell,
North Central Texas
Council of Governments, Chair
Kelsey de la Torre,
Open Channels, LLC, Vice Chair
Juan Nuñez,
BNSF Railway, Immediate Past Chair
Committee Members
Sarah Butler-Saint Gregory, United Way of America
LaTonya Copeland, Fort Worth ISD
Michael Gonzales, Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington
Kenneth Haynes, U.S. Department of Commerce
Cathy Hernandez, Latin Arts Association of Fort Worth
Brandon Hill, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Bowie Hogg, National Care Network
Rebecca Tucker, Texas Health Resources
Andre Williams, Texas Health Resources
Members-At-Large
Carole Ishii, BNSF Railway
Day of Action
Members of the United Way Young Leaders Society read stories to children and gave away books at child development centers June 19 in Fort Worth and Arlington. The event was one of hundreds of volunteer “Day of Action” activities being held by United Ways across the nation. The child development centers participating in the local Day of Action are affiliated with United Way’s early learning initiative. One of United Way’s main interests is fostering learning opportunities for preschoolers so they will succeed after starting kindergarten.
YLS Joins Cowtown Cleanup
Frigid winds did not prevent 15 members of the United Way Young Leaders Society from cleaning up Trail Drivers' Park in North Fort Worth March 28. The chilly get-together was part of the annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup, which convenes groups and individuals to banish litter in parks, waterways and other areas of Fort Worth. The hardy YLS members picked up 25 bags of trash before heading home to warm up.
Brunch and jazz made for a memorable Sunday September 21 as members of the
Young Leaders Society sipped mimosas and mingled at Reata in downtown
Fort Worth. The occasion for 45-and-under leadership givers promises to become
an annual signature event of the Young Leaders Society.
