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The annual Philanthropic 5 (P5) Awards, hosted by United Way's Emerging Leaders, are right around the corner on Thursday, August 1.

Each year, we recognize five community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s that have made extraordinary commitments to give, advocate, and volunteer for change in our community. This year's winners are:

•   Dr. Victor Amaya, Data You Can Use
•   Alejandra Anastas, Alverno College
•   Graham Anderson, Milwaukee Tool
•   Alexis B. Outlaw, MSM, SHRM-CP, Mount Mary University
•   Tristen Shorter, Milwaukee Parks Foundation
•   Philanthropic Youth Winner - Drea McAlister, Alverno College

Read more about the winners on our blog.

This year's event will support United Way's Backpack Coalition, a program that is committed to providing backpacks and school supplies to over 8,000 students with financial constraints. Learn more about Backpack Coalition here!

If you are interested in joining the Emerging Leaders network of professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, reach out to Kristen Hagen for more details.

Join us in congratulating our Diversity Leadership Society Co-chair, Samantha Maldonado, on being selected as a 2024 Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence winner!

Samantha Maldonado is the founder of Chaska Consulting, a consulting firm that addresses topics including diversity, equity and inclusion and leadership development. She is also serving as the first development committee chair for the Milwaukee Parks Foundation, increasing its funding to over $1 million annually.

Congratulations, Samantha, and thank you for everything that you do!

Please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers if you are interested in joining the Diversity Leadership Society.

Join us in congratulating Stacy Williams, Director and Senior Investment Consultant with Hodge Williams Group at Baird, on her appointment to the United Way Women United Global Leadership Council. This council is an advisory body dedicated to creating opportunities for women in nearly 200 communities across the globe.

Stacy has long supported United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, serving in various roles, including co-chair of the 2021 United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Community Campaign and co-founder of the Emerging Leaders Council. She has been a member of our Women United donor network since 2002 and on the Women's Leadership Council for more than 10 years, serving as Co-chair in 2018.

We are grateful to Stacy for playing this key role in representing Milwaukee and look forward to the good work ahead.

If you are interested in joining Women United, please contact Nancy Clarkin.

Pride United is continuing its commitment to building a strong community with diverse and talented individuals to serve on our Council. Pride United's mission is to be as diverse as the LGBTQ+ community we serve.

Learn more about the Pride United Council and how you can join this hard-working network within LGBTQ+ spaces in Milwaukee and Waukesha County.

Please contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers to learn more about Pride United.

Technology United Member Connects are back!

Join Technology United at Ope! Brewing Company in West Allis – Thursday, September 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be Chucho's Red Taco Truck onsite, and one drink ticket provided per attendee.

This event is open to all Tech United members and their plus ones.

Member Connects are great opportunities to engage with other members and to learn how to get more involved with the impactful work being done through our technology initiatives at United Way. Look for an upcoming email invitation to register.

If you are interested in learning more about Technology United, please reach out to Cassidy Korpela.

LINC committee member, Rachael Chupka from Northwestern Mutual, shared these kind words about United Way's upcoming campaign:

My favorite season of the year is approaching, United Way campaign season! I am so excited to co-chair Northwestern Mutual's 2024 United Way campaign.

The best part about being a part of the campaign is getting to share my passion for United Way with others. The Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County communities have given so much to me, so I love getting the opportunity to give back!

I am looking forward to another fun and successful United Way Campaign.

If you're interested in learning more about LINC and how to join this network of young professionals, reach out to Kristen Hagen.

Do you enjoy exchanging ideas, collaborating with teammates, and serving on a committee? Does volunteering your time and talent provide a sense of gratification? Retire United invites you to join the Retire United Advisory Committee!

We're always looking for retirees that want to stay connected in retirement and make a deeper impact within the community through volunteerism and advocacy. Your leadership can inspire other retirees to give back in ways they weren't able to while committed to full-time employment.

Those interested can reach out to Bev Arrowood, Retire United Engagement Manager.

Individuals who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way's Campaign, with at least $6,000 directed to United Way's Community Fund and/or key initiatives are recognized as Tocqueville Society members.

Did you know, as a Tocqueville member, any designation you make to a 501(c)(3) organization will be paid out within 30 days of making your pledge and not held until receipt of payment? You can make these designations any time throughout the year!

To learn more, visit our Tocqueville Society page or email our Major Giving team at majorgifts@unitedwaygmwc.org.