United Way of the Bluegrass Young Leaders Society (YLS) is a social group with a cause!
Our mission is to inspire young professionals to improve communities through collaborative action by engaging in philanthropic, volunteer and leadership activities throughout the Bluegrass.
UWBG Donors who are between the ages of 21-40 and give $250 or more per year (only $10 per paycheck!) are invited to join YLS.
Strengthen your network with like-minded young leaders at social and volunteer events throughout the year.
• Group volunteer projects with UWBG partner agencies
• Happy Hours with a mission
• Lunch and Learns with top business and community leaders
• Special YLS-only networking and professional development events
Build your leadership skills through key positions on the YLS board and other UWBG committees.
Make an impact across the Bluegrass!
Need more information? Email YLS@uwbg.org!
Since 2018, Donors 21-40 have:
DONATED
$219,000+ to UWBG and UWBG Programs
COLLECTED
thousands of school supplies for local students
RAISED
over $4,200 to support the Sweet Dreams Project, and fully supported6 schools
VOLUNTEERED
hundreds of hours as board members, with local agency partners, and through
UBWGinitiatives.
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Thank you to the men and women who serve on the Young Leaders Society Board!
2019-2020 Young Leaders Society Board:
President, Chas Sargent - Traditional Bank
Immediate Past President, Cam Freeman - WealthSouth
Andrew Barker- Raymond James
Autumn Hodge- Meridian Wealth Management
Chad Ginter- Forcht Bank
Erica Haugen - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Hunter Porter - BC Wood Properties
Jade Miles - Lexmark
Kyle Williams- Messer Construction
Rob Caudill – Farmers National Bank
Seth Boyle- JMI Sports
Shelby Howell - Crowe LLP
Tyler Dunn- Hexatronix