Kick your community involvement into high gear with Young Leaders Club!

Young Leaders Club members believe that investing time and resources in support of United Way of Erie County can make a difference in our community. YLC members have opportunities for personal growth and to impact the community through networking,educational and social activities and charitable giving.

More than 200 members strong, YLC promotes philanthropy, involvement and community engagement among Erie's next generation of civic and business leaders.Individuals or couples who donate $500 or more to United Way, and are between the ages of 21 and 45, are eligible to join.

Many employers offer convenient payroll deduction of United Way pledges. Talk to your human resources or accounting department to inquire. Then call us to let us know what your contribution will be.

Need more information? Contact Jennifer Dobbs Woods at United Way at 814-457-2937 ext. 227 or at ylc@unitedwayerie.org.

 


Special thanks to Wegman's, 2005 and 2006 YLC Program Sponsor


 

  • Setting the pace for your generation by making a leadership-level investment in the health and vitality of our community


  • Invitations to at least four member events throughout the year that offer an opportunity to network with our community's established leaders, connect with other young leaders and become informed, involved citizens.


  • Invitations to United Way events such as campaign kick-off and annual meeting


  • Three issues of YLC News newsletter each year


  • Recognition among Erie's most generous philanthropists in annual honor roll of donors



  • Tour of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center


  • Island Get-A-Way party at Splash Lagoon


  • Conversations with Leaders presentations by William Morgenstern, Founder, RentWay; Jacob Rouch, CEO, Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership; Monica Brower, CEO, Economic Development Corporation; Raymond Schreckengost, Executive Director, Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority; and community volunteers and philanthropists Cheryl and Tom Vicary.


  • Holiday toy drive in conjuntion with Young Erie Professsionals


  • Family Picnic at Erie Zoo


  • Monday Night Football party at Wild Card's Sports Bar


  • Day sail on U.S. Brig Niagra