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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 their community. Along with our partner agencies, United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) engages ELU participants through monthly volunteer projects, professional development workshops, and nonprofit leadership educational opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ELU hosts two signature events throughout the year in addition to participating in United Way's annual 518 Day, the area’s single largest day of volunteerism.
- 518 Day - May 17, 2024
- Headshot Happy Hour - July 24, 2024
- Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee - September 18, 2024
NUTRITIOUS CHOICES LEARNING PATH
In 2022, ELU installed the region’s first Nutritious Choices Learning Path in Albany’s Black Lives Matter Park. Since then, ELU has installed three more paths in Hudson’s Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Troy’s Knickerbacker Park, and Schenectady’s Steinmetz Park. The Nutritious Choices Learning Paths promotes healthy habits and recognizes the need for more accessible and affordable healthy food for everyone in the Capital Region.
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. Last year, ELU raised over $11,000!
Leadership Committee
Connect
Make lasting connections with other young professionals and community leaders at social networking events.
Serve
Enhance your community impact and meet your philanthropic goals by participating in hands-on volunteer opportunities.
Lead
Strengthen your leadership skills through a variety of opportunities for networking, leadership development, and educational events.
Kevin Cordella
Bank of America
Emily Dessingue
Berkshire Hathaway
Corey Harris
Northwestern Mutual
Melissa Jeffers
Town of Colonie
Allie Mantica
Saratoga Regional YMCA
Belinda Washock
Community Volunteer
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