United Way Emerging Leaders

Make generosity a monthly habit! Join United Way’s Monthly Giving Program and become one of the supporters dedicated to creating positive change in Greater Cleveland. Your sustained donation provides reliable funding for vital programs, ensuring lasting impact. Plus, your first year’s gift will be matched, doubling your impact!

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We love seeing young professionals getting involved in our community! Whether it be packing produce bags, manning a registration table, or representing United Way at a community event- there are so many ways to volunteer! Check out United Way's volunteer center to find an upcoming opportunity that's right for you: https://volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org/

What a night- Last Thursday, Emerging Leaders hosted the Third Annual Fore CLE at Topgolf! More than 150 young professionals and local leaders came together to make a difference in our community. In total, the event raised more than $26,000 for United Way of Greater Cleveland and ! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a huge success. If you're looking to get involved and make a difference in Greater Cleveland, sign up for the Emerging Leaders Newsletter List here: https://bit.ly/UWGCEmergingLeaders

A final thank you to our sponsors: DonorPoint, KeyBank, Benesch, The Suttie Family, Casamigos, EY , Thompson Hine LLP, and Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC!

United Way's President and CEO, Sharon Sobol Jordan, will speak at the Leader Lunch Break, hosted by Cleveland Leadership Center this Wednesday! During this time, she will share what is next for UWGC and how we use stories, data, and new insights to define our path forward from charity to change.

You can join this and future conversations by visiting and registering here:
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This Wednesday at noon, join Sharon Sobol Jordan on the always-free Leader Lunch Break to hear how United Way of Greater Cleveland is not only addressing immediate basic needs but also tackling the root causes of poverty and disparity. https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-sharon-sobol-jordan/

There's just 24 hours left to register for Fore CLE: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024!

Grab your ticket and join us at Topgolf on May 9! It will be a night of great food, fun drinks, raffles, connecting with local leaders, and making a difference! As Emerging Leaders' annual fundraiser, all proceeds will benefit United Way 211 - an essential community resource that answered 120,000 calls for help last year. Space is limited, so get your ticket now!

Thanks to our sponsors: KeyBank, DonorPoint, Benesch Law, The Suttie Family, Casamigos Tequila, EY, Thompson Hine LLP, and Wellspring Financial Advisors!

Registration for Fore CLE closes NEXT WEEK! Space is limited, so snag your spot now: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024. We can't wait to see you on Thursday, May 9 at Topgolf for a fun, impactful night of young professionals making a difference in Cleveland! Featuring a golf tournament, raffles, food, drink, and networking with like-minded people, all proceeds from Fore CLE will benefit United Way 211.

Did you know answered more than 120,000 calls for help last year? Thousands of our community members were connected to important resources for food, shelter, childcare, employment opportunities, and more! Be a part of this important work and grab your ticket: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024.

National Volunteer Week is here! This week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and resources to meet the critical needs of our communities. Today, we want to say thank you to the who come together in support of United Way of Greater Cleveland! And, we're giving a special shout out to our Cabinet members who make it all possible. We couldn't do it without you!

Celebrate by signing up for an opportunity in our community. Check our United Way's Volunteer portal for more information: https://volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org/

Registration for Fore CLE closes in THREE WEEKS! Join Emerging Leaders for a fun, impactful night at Topgolf. Benefiting , Fore CLE is a signature fundraiser featuring golf, networking, food, drink, and raffles. Be a part of positive change in our community and register today: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024

Thank you to our event sponsors DonorPoint , KeyBank , Benesch, The Suttie Family, EY , Thompson Hine LLP, and Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC

Check it out! The Swagelok Women’s Network hosted a United Way kit-packing to help support the women of Norma Herr Center. The Community Engagement Committee is committed to connecting with our community and empowering associates to make a positive impact. Thank you Swagelok!

Interested in volunteering? Coordinate your next team day of caring through United Way's volunteer portal: volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org!

Join United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Monthly Giving Circle and make a lasting impact. By becoming part of our passionate group of supporters committed to making a difference every month, you provide steady funding for vital programs. With your pledge today, you’ll have your whole first year’s gift matched, Doubling your donation and impact.

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/49mBy2m

is a vital resource for our community! Just last year, more than 120,000 Greater Clevelanders dialed 2-1-1 seeking assistance for food and shelter as well as employment and volunteer opportunities. And that's just the beginning:

- Callers saved $1.15 million in prescription drug costs.
- 3,300 residents were assisted with preventing utility shutoffs
- 9,200 individuals were connected to food assistance
- 3,700 veterans were helped

These inspiring numbers are just the beginning! That is why we're thrilled to announce that all proceeds from this year's on May 9 are going to United Way 211! Support this wonderful community resource and have a great time doing it: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024

Emerging Leaders is dedicated to connecting Cleveland's young professionals with United Way of Greater Cleveland's mission. Did you know that understanding poverty means recognizing it as a symptom of deep-rooted systemic challenges - not just individual circumstances? We see things like homelessness, hunger, and unemployment every day but those exist due to in decades of unequal access to education, healthcare, housing, and fair wages. Immediate relief is crucial, but lasting change demands addressing these underlying issues.

Enter the Poverty Tree—a visual representation of how systemic roots manifest visible poverty symptoms. At United Way of Greater Cleveland, we tackle roots and branches through grants, partnerships, and innovative programs. Cultivating lasting changes requires all of us coming together! As decision makers of the future, you have a part to play!

Learn more about how UWGC is working toward poverty relief: https://bit.ly/3TJWN9Q

Step up to the tee and make a difference! Join United Way's Emerging Leaders at Topgolf for an unforgettable night of giving back. Each ticket sold to our signature fundraiser fuels our work to support Clevelanders through . Register today for food, fun, and making a difference: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024

Special thanks to our event sponsors: DonorPoint, KeyBank, Benesch, The Suttie Family, EY , Thompson Hine LLP , and Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC!

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We're just one week away from our next Community Conversation! Joing us next Thursday, April 4 for an expert panel discussion on Universal Basic Employment. This is an innovative pilot program currently in development to create sustainable wage jobs by investing in people, neighborhoods, and businesses. This program is free, virtual, and over the lunch hour. Reserve your spot and join the discussion at https://bit.ly/3PEhwts

“We want to raise the level of understanding, raise the level of acceptance, and, ultimately, raise the level of empathy we have for experiences that are different from our own."

Last month, United Way employees participated in an LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training to build empathy, awareness, and understanding of the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. It was an eye-opening conversation that supports stronger, more culturally competent relationships both internally and externally. Read more about the training and how it relates to United Way's mission: https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/building-empathy-through-lgbtqia-awareness-training/

Special thank you to The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland for leading this training!

Mark your calendars! We're thrilled to announced the third annual Fore CLE is happening at Topgolf on Thursday, May 9. This evening is more than just a game of golf. It's a time to come together with fellow young professionals and community leaders to forge connections and support a vital community resource - United Way 211! Tickets are available now: https://bit.ly/ForeCLE2024

Status of Women: More Ohio women with children working but also more likely to live in poverty - The Center for Community Solutions Access to economic resources is a critical component of stability, health, wellness, and agency. Historically, the distribution of economic resources is tied to distribution of power. This legacy of inequality...

Universal Basic Employment is developing an innovative pilot program to create sustainable wage jobs by investing in people, neighborhoods, and businesses. During our Community Conversation on April 4, an expert panel will discuss the program’s purpose, background, and development; and what can be learned from the program’s outcomes, including its impact on racial economic equity. This is a free, lunch hour Zoom! Register today to join the conversation: https://tinyurl.com/7st54yv6

Last week we hosted our second annual professional development panel- Finding Your Best Fit: Vetting Board & Volunteer Opportunities! More than 60 young professionals and community members came together for a wonderful discussion on the function of a board, different levels of involvement, and how to find opportunities to meet your needs!

Thank you again to our panelists: Dr. Edward Barskdale (University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital), Jonas Ng (Laurel Road, KeyBank), Beverley Schneider (Steris). And, thank you to our moderator, Heather Englander from (BVU)!

We also want to give a final thank you to our co-presenter, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and our sponsors: DonorPoint, KeyBank, Towards Employment, and YWCA Greater Cleveland!

Have you heard? United Way Emerging Leaders is on LinkedIn now! Give us a follow and connect with fellow young professionals looking to make a difference: https://www.linkedin.com/.../unitedwaycle-emerging-leaders

Congratulations, Emily!

4 years after Cleveland was ranked the "Worst City in America" for Black women, Project Noir wants to know - has anything changed? What is the lived experience of Black women in Northeast Ohio in 2024, and how can it be improved?

This is an important opportunity for the voices of Black women in our community to be heard. Help Project Noir collect their goal of 1000 responses by filling out or sharing this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProjectNoir24

We're just 12 DAYS AWAY from our next event! Grab your tickets now for our panel on volunteerism and board leadership: https://bit.ly/EmergingLeadersPanel2024

On March 14, we're co-presenting a panel with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Connect with local leaders from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, KeyBank , Steris , and BVU . They'll answer these important questions:
- How do I know a board is right for me?
- Where do I start when I want to get involved?
- What do I do if an organization I joined isn't the right fit?

Your $30 ticket includes food, drink, networking and more! Plus, 1 hour of CLE credit is pending. Space is limited, so register today: https://bit.ly/EmergingLeadersPanel2024

A little to our Cabinet members volunteering at May Dugan Center last summer! Over two days, more than 1,000 bags of fresh produce were packed for community members. Learn more about volunteer opportunities with United Way's Volunteer Portal: https://volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org/