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
Michael Gonzales, Chair
Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington

Becky Tucker, Vice-Chair
Texas Health Resources

James Powell, Past Chair
North Central Texas Council of Governments

Committee Members
LaTonya Copeland, Fort Worth ISD
Brandon Hill, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Bowie Hogg, Buxton
Tiesa Leggett, Chesapeake Energy
Aaron Mobley, BNSF
Juan Nunez, BNSF

Tarrant County Food Bank
YLS Members donated 3 hours of time on a Saturday to help sort food at Tarrant Area Food Bank. Young Leaders give of their time, talents and resources to make Tarrant County a better place.  



Day of Action
Members of the United Way Young Leaders Society read stories to children and gave away books at child development centers 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. 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 as part of the annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup. The hardy YLS members picked up 25 bags of trash before heading home to warm up.