Campaign Celebration: Thursday, Dec. 6

Please join us this Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. for a campaign wrap-up celebration at The Wine Loft!

Current and new members of the Young Leaders Society are welcome! Anyone interested in joining the organization is also more than welcome to join us.

We hope to see you Thursday!

UWYLS Service Reminders

Book Drive

Please collect or donate as many children's books as you can. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Donate now through December 21. For more information, see our earlier post. 

Committee Meeting

The Service Committee will not hold a meeting in December. Instead, join us for a Christmas social at the J. Clyde and the Blue Monkey on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Please bring a $10 unwrapped gift for a child. 

Help us collect books this holiday season!

Committee Meetings & Agency Tour

Committee meetings... If you aren't active on a committee, please join us!

• Membership & Community Development: Wednesday, November 14th, at 5:30 at Urban Standard. RSVP to kijackso@southernco.com.

Agency Tour

• Hospitality Tour: We will tour the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama on Tuesday, November 13th, at 11:30am. The holidays are a great time to tour the Food Bank and they need our help! RSVP to youngleaders@uwca.org.

Join us for Otey's Trivia to help UWYLS!

Join us on Wednesdays in November at Otey's Tavern in Crestline! 

Network with other young leaders while we enjoy drinks and trivia and raise money for the United Way Young Leaders Society.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Otey's (224 Country Club Park). 

Trivia starts at 8 p.m.!

Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Otey's at 8 p.m.

We will see you there!

2013 Campaign Luncheon Wrap-up

The United Way Young Leaders Society would like to thank everyone who attended the Campaign Luncheon at Regions on Oct. 16. The event brought together dozens of young professionals who heard from Gordon Martin, of Alabama Power Co., about why it's important to be involved with the United Way of Central Alabama.

UWYLS president Matt Chapman welcomes everyone to the 2013 campaign luncheon.

"I do this for the right reasons but it has some real, tangible benefits." Martin said. Not only does fundraising and volunteering for UWCA help others, but it provides wonderful connections to others in the community -- on a personal and professional level. "It's all about doing well while doing good," Martin said.

Gordon Martin of Alabama Power speaks to the attendees about 
the value of being involved with United Way.

Ellyn Grady of United Way Central Alabama encourages the future of Birmingham: Us!

Fall Service Project

Please help us with our children's book drive!

Help us collect children’s books for a new school in Oneonta. The books should be for children ages 3-16 and can be new or like-new. 

The book drive will last through the month of December. 

If you have questions, or would like to arrange a drop-off, contact Ashley Robertson at: ashes_005@hotmail.com.

Join us to kick off the 2012 campaign!

Young Leaders Build!

Members of the Young Leaders Society of the United Way of Central Alabama volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity build on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Check out some photos of our volunteers having fun while they work!

July Committee Meeting Schedule

We would love to see new members! 

Email youngleaders@uwca.org if you plan to attend!

Service Committee Social & Meeting - Thursday, July 12th, at El Barrio

Hospitality Committee - Monday, July 16th, at 5:30 p.m. on at O'Henry's Brookwood

Membership & Community Development Committee - Wednesday, July 18th, at 5:30 p.m. at Urban Standard

Communications Committee - Thursday, July 19th, at 6:00 p.m. at O’Henry’s at Brookwood

July Agency Tour & Lunch at Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Please come out to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters on Wednesday, July 25th, from 11:30-12:30. This is a great opportunity to meet other Young Leaders and learn about one of United Way's agency partners. Plus, we'll be providing lunch for those that sign up!

Space is LIMITED, so please email youngleaders@uwca.org if you are able to attend. (1901 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205)

Habitat for Humanity

We are proud to announce an exciting volunteer opportunity for May! Join other Young Leaders on May 19 from 7:30-11:30 am to build a house with Habitat for Humanity. We will be partnering with the Lowe's Women to build a house for the Gloria Shepard family. If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please email Lisa Jones-Boyd at ljones1@onealsteel.com by May 17th.

Address and Directions:
161 Martin Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

From Downtown Birmingham to the Shepard Home:

Travel I-20 East/I-59 North

Keep left onto I-59 North

Take exit 134 for AL-75/Roebuck Pkwy

Turn left at Roebuck Pkwy

Continue onto Parkway E/ Center Point Pkwy (about 6 miles)
Turn right onto Martin Drive

Dining Out for Life

Join the Service Committee at Slice in Lakeview on April 26th. While your enjoying your pizza and drinks you can be proud of the fact that 35% of proceeds from your meal will go to support AIDS Alabama, a UWCA partner. Young Leaders are encouraged to go for lunch between 11 AM and 1 PM or for dinner between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Email us at youngleaders@uwca.org if you would like to attend! We'll hope you'll join us for good food for a good cause on April 26th!

Volunteers Wanted

We are looking for volunteers to hand out flyers for Cooking for a Cause at Pepper Place Farmer's Market on April 14, 21, and 28. If you are available to help on one of these days, please contact Jennifer at jenniferdome@gmail.com. Thank you!

Committee Meetings for April

Please join a committee in April! We have a lot going on this month that you will not want to miss!

Service Committee will be meeting Thursday, April 12 at 6 pm at Urban Cookhouse in Homewood. Please RSVP to ashes_005@hotmail.com

Mix and mingle with Membership & Community Development on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at WXYZ Bar at the aLoft hotel in Homewood. All new members are encouraged to attend! RSVP to youngleaders@uwca.org.

Hospitality and Cooking for a Cause event committee will be meeting at 5:30 pm on April 18 before the mix and mingle at WXYZ Bar.

Communications Committee will be meeting at 5:30 pm on April 18 before the mix and mingle at WXYZ Bar as part of the Cooking for a Cause event committee.

2nd Annual Cooking for a Cause is May 3!

The 2nd Annual Cooking for a Cause event is May 3rd!

We are excited to announce that Cooking for a Cause will be on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 5:30pm Alagasco Center for Energy Technology.

UWYLS is committed to the fight to end childhood obesity in Jefferson County, and through this event, we hope to shed light on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The night will feature VIP cooking demonstrations from Chef Chris Vizzina, a silent auction, live music, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and much more. The event will benefit Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, a project of the Jefferson County Health ActionPartnership, and the United Way Young Leaders Society.

Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $75.00 for general admission plus the cooking demonstration & dinner.

To learn more & purchase tickets, click here: Cooking for a Cause 2012

March 28 - Cooking for a Cause Meeting

Please join us at Dave's Pizza in Homewood on March 28 at 5:30 to discuss our upcoming fundraiser, Cooking for a Cause. This meeting is open to any young leader who would like to help out with the event. If you enjoy party planning, networking, or advertising - we have a job for you! Help us make Cooking for a Cause a success. See you at Dave's on March 28!

It's Not Too Late to Donate!

Just a friendly reminder that we are still accepting donations for the UWYLS Diaper Drive! Thank you to everyone who has already donated packages of diapers or baby wipes. If you haven't donated yet, please consider purchasing a package of diapers or wipes on your next trip to the store. Diapers and wipes will be donated to the Intestinal Rehab Group and low income families who are clients at Alabama Children's Hospital. Cash donations are also accepted.

To donate, please contact:
Ashley Robertson (334) 492-1296 or Vevelyn (205) 939-6846
Children's Hospital
Lisa Jones-Boyd (205) 283-7463
O'Neal Steel
Kate Watson (205) 458-2033
United Way

Committee Meetings for March

Please join a committee in March! These are where decisions are made, so we want you input and ideas!

Communications Committee: Monday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. at O’Henry’s (next to Brookwood Mall); RSVP to Jennifer Dome at jenniferdome@gmail.com.

Membership & Community Development Committee: Wednesday, March 21st at 5:30 p.m. at Urban Standard (2320 2nd Avenue North). The Membership & Community Development Committee will meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with the location varying each meeting. RSVP to Kimberly Jackson at KIJACKSO@southernco.com.

Hospitality Committee: Wednesday, March 28th, at 5:30p.m. at Pinches Tacos (next to Brookwood Mall); RSVP to April Helms at ahelms@starneslaw.com.

2nd Annual Cooking for a Cause is May 3!

The 2nd Annual Cooking for a Cause event is May 3rd!

We are excited to announce that Cooking for a Cause will be on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 5:30pm Alagasco Center for Energy Technology.

UWYLS is committed to the fight to end childhood obesity in Jefferson County, and through this event, we hope to shed light on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The night will feature VIP cooking demonstrations from Chef Chris Vizzina, a silent auction, live music, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and much more. The event will benefit Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, a project of the Jefferson County Health Action Partnership, and the United Way Young Leaders Society.

Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $75.00 for general admission plus the cooking demonstration & dinner.

To learn more & purchase tickets, click here: Cooking for a Cause 2012

UWYLS Diaper Drive February - April 2012

The United Way Young Leaders Society is excited to announce the start of our Diaper Drive! We will be collecting packages of diapers of all sizes now through April 30, 2012. Diapers will be donated to children in The Children's Hospital of Alabama Intestinal Rehab Group.

It's easy to donate! The next time you go to the grocery store, drug store, or superstore, add a package or two of diapers to your shopping list. Once you have purchased your diapers, contact a UWYLS representative at one of our three convenient drop-off locations.

Don't know which diapers to buy? No problem! Cash donations will also be accepted.

Encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to participate in the Diaper Drive. We are United Way Young Leaders and we are making a difference, one diaper at a time!

Donation locations and contact information are listed below.

Children's Hospital
Ashley 334-492-1296
Vevelyn 205-939-6846

O'Neal Steel
Lisa 205-283-7463

United Way
Kate 205-458-2033

February Agency Tour

Please join us Tuesday, February 21, from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for a tour of YWCA Central Alabama.

About: The YWCA serves as a place of refuge, responding to the needs of women and their families providing hope and opportunities in a warm, family-like environment. The YW’s programs and services focus on three major areas: child care, domestic violence services and affordable housing. The YW also sponsors a Women's Resource Center and a Visual and a Chapel Gallery for Visual and Performing Arts in addition to programs and events that enhance the well being of women and children in Central Alabama.

YWCA Central Alabama
309 North 23rd Street
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 322-9922

RSVP to: youngleaders@uwca.org

February Committee Meetings

If you are interested in attending a committee meeting, please join us! Feel free to email youngleaders@uwca.org for more information on a particular committee, or visit www.uwca.org/youngleaders.

Service:
Thursday, February 9 at 6 p.m.
Children’s Hospital (1600 7^th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35233)
RSVP to Ashley Robertson at ashes_005@hotmail.com

Hospitality:
Tuesday, February 28th at 7 a.m.
O'Henry’s (next to Brookwood Mall)

Membership & Community Development:
Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Urban Standard (2320 2nd Avenue North)
The Membership & Community Development Committee will meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with the location varying each meeting.

Communications: Monday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
O’Henry’s (next to Brookwood Mall)
RSVP to Jennifer Dome at jenniferdome@gmail.com

January 2012 Committee Meetings

Happy New Year!

We hope you are looking forward to a fun-filled year of giving back to the community of Birmingham. To kick things off, please attend a committee meeting on one of the following dates:

Service Committee

Thursday, Jan. 12

6 p.m.

O'Neal Steel

RSVP: Lisa at ljones1@onealsteel.com

Membership Committee

Wednesday, Jan. 18

5:30 p.m.

Jackson's in SoHo

RSVP: Kimberly at KIJACKSO@southernco.com

Hospitality Committee

Thursday, Jan. 19

5:30 p.m.

O'Henrys at Brookwood Mall, Lakeshore Drive

RSVP: April at ahelms@starneslaw.com

Communications Committee

Tuesday, Jan. 24

6 p.m.

O'Henrys at Brookwood Mall, Lakeshore Drive

RSVP: Jennifer at jenniferdome@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!