Make Connections with a Purpose

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO GIVE BACK

JOIN OUR NEXT GENERATION OF EMERGING LEADERS

 
United Way's Emerging Leaders are a dynamic group all about making connections – with a purpose. Forget your average networking night or boring conference. With Emerging Leaders, you'll have opportunities to give back to the Lehigh Valley at events while meeting other ambitious and passionate young professionals. 
 
We are building a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley with a focus on advancing United Way’s education goal. Through professional development, educational opportunities, volunteerism and networking events, Emerging Leaders end goal is to make a lasting impact in your community. 
 

MEMBER BENEFITS

 
Individuals or couples who make an annual gift of $500 or more directly to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley enjoy the following:

• Get connected with Lehigh Valley’s top business leaders through our leadership development and coaching opportunities. 
• Leadership development seminars where you can advance your skills.
• Hands-on volunteer projects creating opportunities for Lehigh Valley students
• Networking events with like-minded young professionals from an array of industries.

 
EMERGING LEADERS' SIGNATURE PROJECTS 

   
Emerging Leaders partner with United Way Community School Fountain Hill Elementary targeting their summer reading program. When you volunteer with Emerging Leaders you are helping local students stay ahead in school. Whether it is participating in Fountain Hill’s family fun nights, book blasts, or wearing a Dr. Seuss hat to read to students on Read Across America Day.

Emerging Leader volunteer projects also include serving meals to our seniors through the Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative, Suites and Treats at Coca-Cola Park, and Day of Caring.

Volunteering with United Way not only gives you the opportunity to make contacts in the business world, but also an opportunity to meet contacts to add to your personal circle of friends.