WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the debut of Philanthropy’s Future Now! This newsletter is the place to stay up to date about United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s affinity group for young professionals, Emerging Leaders United (ELU). If you’re interested in networking with other young professionals and giving back to your community through volunteering, this is the group for you!

We’re always looking to expand our impact by welcoming new members, so please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and colleagues. We look forward to meeting you and working together to build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Capital Region!

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LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Kevin Cordella

Bank of America

Emily Dessingue

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Corey Harris

Northwestern Mutual

Melissa Jeffers

Colonie Town Board

Kate Morgan

Pioneer Bank

Belinda Washock

AAA Hudson Valley

VOLUNTEER WITH US THIS FRIDAY

For our next volunteer opportunity, we’ll be supporting our partners at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area by pitching in at their Chip-In Fore Youth Golf Tournament this Friday, June 23 at the Town of Colonie Golf Course!

UPCOMING EVENTS

HEADSHOT HAPPY HOUR

Join us at The Blake Annex from 5:30 - 7:30 PM on Wednesday, July 19 for another Headshot Happy Hour! Mingle with other young professionals and receive a complimentary headshot from photographer Andrew Elder at Best Frame Forward.

VOLUNTEER WITH ELU AT RISSE

ELU will be supporting our partners at Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) from 1-3 PM on Wednesday, July 12. We'll be helping families and individuals served by RISSE write and edit their resumes as they look to find work and advance their careers in the Capital Region. Email Amari Duncan amari@unitedwaygcr.org to learn more and sign up.

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CAPITAL REGION ADULT SPELLING BEE

The Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee returns on Wednesday, August 23! Put your skills to the test and see if you have what it takes to compete with the 518's best spellers. Stay tuned for more details about the event's location and how to sign up.

HERE'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

TROY LEARNING PATH INSTALLATION

To celebrate National Volunteer Week in April, ELU partnered with MVP Health Care to install the Capital Region’s third Nutritious Choices Learning Path at Knickerbacker Park in Troy. As the signature project of ELU, the colorful paths feature games and activities that teach kids about the benefits of healthy eating.

518 DAY VOLUNTEERING

On United Way’ of the Greater Capital Region’s 518 Day on May 18, Emerging Leaders joined more than 1,000 other volunteers at 50 different community service projects throughout the Capital Region.

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UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION

United Way of the Greater Capital Region is an organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. It unites donors, volunteers, and community organizations in a common mission to strengthen our community and improve social conditions in the Capital Region.

Serving Albany, Columbia, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties.