Young Leaders Society

Join YLS Chicago

Join the Young Leaders Society

The mission of the United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS) is to promote and encourage the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among the young professionals of Chicagoland. Members of YLS are committed, compassionate and generous individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact throughout our community around our issue areas of income, education and health. They GIVE, they ADVOCATE, they VOLUNTEER and they share a common desire to LIVE UNITED

Member Benefits

  • Networking socially and professionally with community business leaders and volunteers.
  • Increasing your involvement in the community by participating in skills-based volunteer projects that have a measurable impact on our community.
  • Growing professionally and personally by participating in a variety of learning and leadership development opportunities.
  •  Learning how you can invest in LIVE UNITED 2020 through regular fundraising events.
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Get Involved

There are no special requirements or membership fees to be part of the United Way Young Leaders Society – just sign up for our newsletter and start getting involved. As a general member, you will receive inside information about what’s going on at United Way and how it affects metropolitan Chicago – plus invitations to volunteer, network and get involved in the community.

Join a Committee

Committee members take their involvement to the next level by meeting on a monthly basis to plan programs and initiatives under the direction of the Executive Committee.
Committee Member benefits include:

  • Personal and professional development
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Resume building and more

Learn more about joining a committee

Become a Premier Member

Make a greater impact in the Chicagoland community by becoming a YLS Premier Member. Through annual gifts of $500 or more to United Way, these extraordinary young philanthropists are dedicated to supporting issues around income, education, and health.
YLS Premier Members enjoy:

  • Invitations to exclusive issue awareness and networking events
  • Opportunities for convenient and meaningful volunteering
  • Access to special VIP receptions at YLS events
  • Eligibility for the Leadership Giving Raffle for a chance to win great prizes
  • Relationship development with Chicago business leaders

Contact yls@uw-mc.org for more information on becoming a Premier Member.