Women United Bruncheon

   
Celebrate the power of women as philanthropists, volunteers, and change makers at the Women United Bruncheon on Thursday, May 25. Women United members are continuing to focus on teen pregnancy prevention and extending their efforts to fight for the education and financial stability of every person in our local community. United Way will honor Jane Durment with the annual Linda T. Mellowes “Woman Leader of the Year” award. Register now.


Meet the P5 Honorees

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Philanthropic 5 Awards on Thursday, June 8 at The Atrium in Shorewood. Meet the honorees who have made an impact through their leadership, volunteerism, mentoring and philanthropy. Register now.

Philanthropic 5 Honorees
Danielle Bergner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Craig Cerbins, First Business Bank - Milwaukee
Melissa Goins, Maures Development Group
Emma Paulson, Emma Rose - A Patient Helping Patients
Rebecca Stoner, ACTS Housing
Philanthropic Youth Honoree
Kalan Haywood II, Rufus King International School


   

Get to Know LINC at All Boats Rise

   
All Boats Rise is Milwaukee’s Largest Young Professionals (YP) Happy Hour! Milwaukee is home to dozens of YP organizations fostering the next generation of leaders and innovators. Thirteen local YP organizations are hosting 13 happy hours in 13 locations on Old World 3rd for the closing party of YPWeek! Meet United Way LINC at Who’s on Third tomorrow night, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Complimentary MillerCoors beverages for LINC Members. RSVP here.


IT United Coaches Students

IT United members are coaching high school students in IT/STEM via My Life! My Plan! workshops. In April, members volunteered at Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School and Washington High School of Information Technology. Seventeen volunteers impacted 96 students! There is still time to join the workshop on May 9 at Bradley Technology & Trade School.


   

April Retire United Blog

   
This month, Scott shares what he’s learned about retirement and his advice for young professionals. Read the blog and learn more about Retire United.







Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities


WOMEN UNITED MENTORING SERIES
Volunteer for a mentoring session on college and career-readiness skills with the young women at James Madison Academic Campus. Share your experiences, serve as a role model, and help high school students “Get Ready for the Real World”. The sessions are 9:00 to 10:45 AM on May 3, 10, and 17 James Madison Academic Campus. Register now.

EMERGING LEADERS' DAY OF ACTION
Day of Action is an annual family-friendly volunteer opportunity sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. The Emerging Leaders invite community members to join them on June 21 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Avenue Elementary for a variety of kit-packing and beautification projects that will benefit local partners who focus their efforts on education and literacy. Register now.

   
RETIREE DAY OF SERVICE
   
Save the date: Retire United is hosting its annual Day of Service on June 20 at 10:00 AM. The group invites community members who are retired or soon-to-retire. This year’s event will focus on packing support kits for local caregivers.


UNITED WAY FIELD DAYS
Join United Way for an afternoon educating local students and teachers about the importance of healthy living! Students will participate in activities that include sports, teambuilding exercises, yoga and mindfulness, and healthy nutrition.

Friday, May 12,12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Whittier Elementary School in Waukesha
Register now.

Friday, June 2, Noon - 2:00 PM
Auer Avenue Community School in Milwaukee
Register now.

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