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What is the United Way Young
Leaders Society (YLS)?
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.
What are the Benefits of
Joining YLS?
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Networking socially
and professionally with community business leaders and
volunteers
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Increasing your
involvement in the community by participating in
service projects that make a
measurable impact on our community
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Growing
professionally and personally by participating in a
variety of learning and leadership development
opportunities
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Having fun and
expanding your network by socializing with other area
young leaders
For more information about the
United Way Young Leaders Society and how you can become
involved, please contact
Alicia Ross at United Way, 817-258-8048.
Calendar of Events
2007 YLS Executive
Committee
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James Powell |
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Juan Nuñez |
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Co-Chairs
Juan Nuñez, BNSF Railway
James Powell, North
Central Texas Council of Governments
Committee Members
Phillip Alaniz, Sikorsky
Aircraft
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
Kelsey de la Torre, Open
Channels, LLC
Rebecca Tucker, Texas Health Resources
Andre Williams, Texas Health
Resources
Members-At-Large
Carole Ishii, BNSF Railway
YLS Launch Event
The official YLS Launch Event
was held October 11 at Embargo in downtown Fort Worth.
Launch Event Photo Album:
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How Young Leaders Society Gifts Help
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$1,000
provides an entire year of senior center activities for
four older adults, including fitness and recreational
activities, health assessments and legal and benefits
counseling.
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$1,000
provides 431 hours of homework assistance for low-income
children to help them improve their grades.
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$1,000
provides 256 visits or phone calls to older adults and
people with mental illness to make sure they are not
being abused or neglected in nursing homes and assisted
living facilities.
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$1,000
provides 104 days of safe and nurturing after-school
care for a low-income child.
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$1,000
provides 164 nutritious, hot lunches for older adults at
senior centers.
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$1,000
provides dental sealants for 89 low-income children to
reduce the likelihood of painful tooth decay.
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$1,000
provides 62 trips to medical and social service
appointments for older adults and people with
disabilities who need special transportation.
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