Emerging Leaders United

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September

September 18, 2023

Inaugural ELU Member Meeting

At Noon, virtual on Zoom. RSVP here.

 

September 24, 2023

Volunteer at the Capital Region Buddy Walk

From 11 AM - 2 PM join us in support of the National Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk, a short 1-mile stroll around the pond in Schenectady’s Central Park. Along with the walk, the day is filled with resource information, entertainment, music, games, crafts, snacks and drinks to promote inclusion and awareness for the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome. To get involved, RSVP here.



October

October 16, 2023

ELU Member Meeting

At Noon, virtual on Zoom. RSVP here.

 

October

Volunteer at the YWCA

More details to come.



November

Tuesday, November 28

The Next Generation of Philanthropists on Giving Tuesday

Date TBD

Speed Mentoring at The Blake Annex in Albany

Date TBD

Volunteer Project



December

Date TBD

Holiday Gathering

Date TBD

Volunteer Project

Philanthropy Future NOW: ELU Newsletter

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June 21, 2023

August 17, 2023

Emerging Leaders UNITED leverages the power of United Way to ignite the next generation of philanthropists in the Capital Region. 

Emerging Leaders UNITED (ELU) is a diverse group of engaged young professionals committed to improving communities across the Capital Region through volunteerism and service initiatives. Powered by United Way of the Greater Capital Region, ELU brings together service-oriented young professionals to become leaders of lasting social change. 

For more information on how to get involved, email EmergingLeaders@unitedwaygcr.org

NETWORKING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Emerging Leaders UNITED (ELU) has exclusive access to monthly networking and volunteer opportunities to become more involved in the community. Along with our partner agencies, United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) engages ELU participants through volunteer community service projects, professional development workshops, and nonprofit leadership educational opportunities.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ELU hosts special events like the Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee, which raises money and collects supplies for local school-aged children, and UWGCR’s annual 518 Day, the single largest day of volunteerism in the Capital Region. 

NUTRITIOUS CHOICES LEARNING PATH

In May 2022, the ELU installed the region’s first Nutritious Choices Learning Path in Albany’s Black Lives Matter Park, followed by a second path installation in Hudson’s Henry Hudson Riverfront Park. In 2023, ELU installed the next two paths at Troy's Knickebacker Park and Schenectady's Steinmetz Park.

GIVING TUESDAY 

Each year, a group of active Emerging Leaders is selected to be featured as The Next Generation of Philanthropists on Giving Tuesday, raising funds to support UWGCR and ELU.

 

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Connect

Make lasting connections with other young professionals and community leaders at social networking events.

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Serve

Enhance your community impact and meet your philanthropic goals by participating in hands-on volunteer opportunities.

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Lead

Strengthen your leadership skills through a variety of opportunities for networking, leadership development, and educational events.

Kevin Cordella

Kevin Cordella
Bank of America

Emily Dessingue

Emily Dessingue
Berkshire Hathaway

Corey Harris

Corey Harris
Northwestern Mutual

Melissa Jeffers

Melissa Jeffers
Town of Colonie

Kate Morgan

Kate Morgan
Pioneer Bank

Belinda Washock

Belinda Washock
AAA Hudson Valley 

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Emerging Leaders at Adult Spelling Bee