Diversity Leadership Society
Upcoming Events – Member Connect
Upcoming Events – Diversity Leadership Society Reunion
Celebrate 10 years at the Diversity Leadership Society Reunion, featuring Honorary Co-chairs Samantha Maldonado and DeVona Wright Cottrell. The event will include founding member reflections, a fireside chat, networking, fundraising, and great food. We are accepting sponsorships for this event to support Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement. Learn more here.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
200 W. Pleasant St., Milwaukee 53212
Register here.
If you would like to learn more about Diversity Leadership Society, please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers.
Women United
Inspiring Donor Network Award
At United Way's annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on April 22, the Women United Donor Network was honored with the Inspiring Donor Network of the Year Award. In 2024:
• Members contributed a total of $22 million to United Way's campaign.
• We engaged 1600+ members in meaningful activities and outreach.
• Our signature events (Bruncheon & Spree) raised more than $250,000 for our Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds initiative.
• We launched our Mental Wellness Allies Advocacy Group, which is now over 60 members strong.
Congratulations to Women United! We look forward to continued growth and impact in 2025.
We hope to see you at our events this year.
If you would like to learn more about Women United, please contact Nancy Clarkin.
Technology United
Technology United is Growing!
Join us in celebrating our Technology United members! We have over 250 members that participated in United Way's 2024 campaign, a significant increase from the past few years.
Technology United is making an impact in our community, leveraging innovation and influence to give back, take action, and get involved through their unique skillset.
To learn more, check out Technology United's latest updates here.
If you would like to learn more about Technology United, please contact Cassidy Korpela.
Emerging Leaders
Exciting News from Emerging Leaders!
Pride United
Pride Member Connect – Husch Blackwell
Pride United council members gathered at Husch Blackwell with nearly 40 leaders to connect with leaders in our community and to learn more about Safe & Stable Homes.
Safe & Stable Homes Agency partner, FRIENDS, Inc., provided an overview of the programs supporting our community. FRIENDS is the only provider of shelter and support services for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Washington County.
Angie Harden provided insight regarding Husch Blackwell's support for United Way and our Safe & Stable Homes key initiative.
Thank you to our sponsor Husch Blackwell.
If you would like to learn more about Pride United, please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers.
Retire United
Celebrating Reid Engstrom: Gwen T. Jackson Award Honoree
At our recent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, we proudly recognized Reid Engstrom with the Gwen T. Jackson Community Service Award for his outstanding dedication to United Way. Since 2009, Reid has been an integral part of our mission, serving in various leadership roles, including Campaign Coordinator (formally known as Loaned Executive), Tocqueville Society fundraising volunteer, and co-chair of the Retire United Committee. His commitment to community service embodies the spirit of this award, and we are grateful for his unwavering support.
Congratulations, Reid!
If you would like to learn more about Retire United, please contact Alejandra Anastas.
LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.)
Let's Connect
You can help LINC grow by connecting us to young professional groups at your organization! It's a great opportunity for them to learn how they can get involved and give back to their community through LINC.
We've already seen great success. Emerging Leaders, like Zach St. Martin from We Energies and Sarah Erdmann from Quarles, invited United Way to present to their young professional groups, and we gained new LINC committee members – let's keep that momentum going!
If you would like to learn more about LINC, please contact Kristen Hagen.
Calling all Employee Resource Group Leaders!
Are you a leader or member of your company's Resource Group – or do you know someone in your company who is?
Join us on Tuesday, May 20 for this FREE event to learn about the many ways you can connect your Resource Group with United Way, from meaningful volunteer opportunities to fun events and leadership development.
Learn from other Resource Group leaders and our United Way Team, with plenty of time to network. There will even be a chance to participate in a volunteer activity!
Register here.
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