YLS Member Spotlight: Crystal Andrews
Like many members I first heard about United Way in passing. I didn’t have a full understanding of the organization’s mission until my company hosted a campaign a few years ago. The campaign sparked my interest during the same time YLS launched, and the rest is history!
I have always been passionate about helping people because I think everyone has the responsibility to lend a hand to those in need. Many of us have a tendency to sweat the small stuff and neglect to consider how fortunate we are. Sometimes it takes a conversation with a father struggling to provide for a family or a woman who has no place to go for us to gain perspective and remember that most things are circumstantial and the person you help today could be the person you need help from in the future.
It is an honor and a privilege to be associated with a group of young professionals that understand the value each member in the community possess and the fortitude to help these members reach their full potential.
I LIVE UNITED by trying to make a difference in my community and inspire younger generations to believe in themselves and their abilities to make the world a better place.
- Crystal Andrews
YLS Outreach Member
& Organizational Culture Analyst,
Internal Communications,
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
