IN THIS ISSUE Diversity Leadership Society Emerging Leaders LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) Pride United Retire United Technology United Women United

The Emerging Leaders Council is excited to launch our partnership with the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books which will be held at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Waukesha Campus Library on Saturday, November 5. Join other Emerging Leaders and LINC members as they volunteer at this annual event to promote United Way’s Emerging Readers Program and the importance of youth literacy. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Reading aloud to children
• Bundling books for local children in the Emerging Readers program
• Writing notes of encourage for Emerging Readers

There are two shifts available, 9am - 11am and 1pm - 3pm. Sign up to register here.

Don’t miss out! Join Emerging Leaders and our Community Schools experts on Thursday, November 10 for a panel conversation at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel to learn about how United Way Community Schools are changing the educational landscape and impacting the lives of students in Milwaukee County. Our panelists will feature the perspectives of both school administration professionals and the families they serve. Networking starts at 4:30pm with the panel at 5pm.

Register for the Fall Panel here.

If you are an individual in your 20s, 30s, and 40s and want to be more involved within your local community, contact Stephanie Ziemke for more information on ways to get involved.

In early October, members and prospective members of Pride United gathered for an evening of networking and impact with our hosts, Husch Blackwell. Attendees heard from United Way leadership, Pride United Equity Fund partners, and Black Space HQ.

This is one of the first public gatherings for Pride United and it was great to see the network come together to meet each other in person.

"Having been in the wedding industry for the past 10+ years and during the time of gay marriage legalization in 2015, there has never been a more critical time to keep pushing love forward. When United Way launched Pride United, I jumped at the opportunity to support our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters by providing visibility, support, and funding opportunities for organizations doing amazing work in these spaces. I want to be part of making our world a more loving and inclusive place for future generations."

-Angela Quigley, Co-Owner of Married in Milwaukee

Shopping for Change is hosted annually by United Way's Women United donor network. This year, the event will take place on the evening of Friday, November 18 at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel. The purpose of this event is to support, raise awareness, and promote local women-owned businesses while raising money for the Community Fund. We have an incredible lineup of sponsors and vendors.

To learn more and register, please click here.

Women United’s signature volunteer program is back! Help moderate to low-income women and families receive the tax support and dollars they have earned. Click here to learn more and register. Women United has helped parents get hundreds of thousands of dollars back in taxes to support their families.

Sign up now to get trained and be ready for tax season!

The gamma cohort of our Tech for Good Marketplace (T4GMP) initiative has officially launched! T4GMP strives to match United Way agency partners in need with Technology United Guest CIOs and industry volunteers to facilitate impactful technology projects.

If you work at one of our local nonprofit agencies and could benefit from a pro bono technology assessment and other resources, apply here. If you are a Technology United member or work in the tech industry, you can volunteer your time and skill set to lead technology projects that make a difference in our community. If you'd like to support this initiative, please reach out to Cassidy Korpela for more information.

The Linda McFerrin Award recognizes an outstanding African American nonprofit executive who has provided exemplary leadership in the community. United Way's Diversity Leadership Society will choose the recipient of this annual award and give a $5,000 grant to the organization the winner represents. Do you know a rock star nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to advancing their organization and the community? Nominate them now through December 9.

Read about last year’s winner, Mark Thomas of American Red Cross (pictured).

Yesterday, United Way, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, and ManpowerGroup hosted the Ignite Your Future in the New World of Work Job Seminar at IPAMA. One hundred job seekers attended the free event which included welcome remarks from Mayor Cavalier Johnson, a panel discussion led by Dr. Stacia Thompson, resume assistance, interview coaching, onsite interviews, free head shots, and more. Each attendee left with a free laptop through a partnership with Techquity!

Thank you to all partners and volunteers!

As the season of giving draws near, please consider contributing to United Way’s annual Giving Tree. Last year, with the help of donors like you, we were able to match over 8,000 wishes!

Each $30 donation ensures that one child in our community will have a gift to open this holiday season. To participate, click here.