United Way Capital Area Young Leaders Society

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YLS inspires philanthropy and volunteerism in the young leaders of Central Texas.
YLS is made up of leaders, ages 21-45 who, individually or as a couple, invest a gift of $1,000 or more annually in United Way Capital Area.

Thinking about joining YLS?

“I would highly recommend to anyone curious about YLS, to attend one of our events. The quality of members, diverse career fields, positive attitudes, combined with the common interest of giving, advocating and volunteering in our beautiful city of Austin is enough to suffice any young leader's needs.”

Eloy Alderete, Wells Fargo

Want to get more involved?

There’s no time like the present to become more involved in the community! Join the YLS board and volunteer to be a member of our committees to help us create, plan, and organize events and projects for our members.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Volunteer work helps you realize the positive impact you can make in someone else's life.
Learn new skills or volunteer in your area of expertise and teach your skills to others.
Group volunteer projects can foster team spirit and bring together people from all walks of life.
Be a positive role model to family and friends.
Volunteering is a great way to enhance your résumé.
Volunteering often communicates to others that you are ambitious, enthusiastic and care about the community.
A Dow Jones Report noted that corporations interested in increasing the education of their top personnel should look to non-profit organizations over the nation’s business schools, “ Three to five years of volunteer work can provide management experience most corporations couldn’t provide over 20 years, if at all” PMA Leadership Briefs, August 2000.

Ready to make a difference and get involved?
Call Meredith at 512.382.8598 or write at meredith.cohen@unitedwaycapitalarea.org

Click here to become a YLS member.

YLS Membership Requirement Reminder

As announced earlier this year, beginning in June 2011 those eligible for YLS are those who individually or as a couple give $1000 or more to United Way Capital Area. This is a shift in YLS membership requirements.

As always, all are welcome at our events for a non-member price.

YLS Supports...

YLS is committed to supporting United Way Capital Area in its efforts to provide resources where they are needed the most in our community: by helping our friends and neighbors today, and, by demonstrating the kind of leadership necessary to make lasting changes in Central Texas.

YLS and United Way Capital Area are working to advance the common good by focusing on education, financial stability and health. YLS hosts education, social, and volunteer activities in these three focus areas during the year.

Click here to learn more about the initiatives YLS supports.

Looking for ways to spruce up that resume? And maybe do some good?

Perfect. Because YLS is looking for committee and board members for the 2011-2012 term.

We are looking for current YLS members who are interested in volunteer management, event planning, sponsorship solicitation, and generally having a great time for board and committee positions.

Email Meredith for more information:
meredith.cohen@unitedwaycapitalarea.org

How far do YLS dollars go?

Just a $20 per week* contribution will improve your community:

380 days of mentoring for at-risk youth
184 meals delivered to older adults or those with disabilities
56 Earned Income Tax Credit returns prepared yielding up to $4,536 to each low income family
60 people trained and certified by Hands On Central Texas (a program of United Way) to lead multiple volunteer projects in our community