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A view of the finish line from the Club Box
Submitted on behalf of Andrew Steele, Major Gifts Officer at South-Southwest Suburban United Way.
On Sunday, April 29, 2012, over one hundred people attended the ‘Night at the Races’ event, hosted by South-Southwest Suburban United Way. People from throughout the Southland region spent an evening with friends and family at Balmoral Park Racetrack, in Crete, IL. Attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner, raffles and numerous horse races from the club box overlooking... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/4/12 9:38 AM UTC | Related: Blog | South-Southwest Suburban
Submitted on behalf of Ella Lambrix, Kellogg Company.
Kellogg Company is proud to sponsor the United Way LIVE UNITED 5k. This event is an excellent way for our Kellogg teams in the Chicagoland area to get involved with the organization beyond our annual campaign.
Our company’s vision is to “to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter.” We enrich lives not only through our brands, but through our involvement in our communities.
We look forward to the excitement of... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/3/12 2:13 PM UTC | Related: Blog | Dupage/West Cook
Last night, United Way recognized Illinois Tool Works (ITW) with a Summit award for philanthropic engagement. ITW and its employees raised $11.4 million for United Way, including a generous dollar-for-dollar match plus an enhanced match available to incent participation and leadership giving.
“United Way is proud of its longstanding partnership with ITW. Together, we’ve been able to create opportunities for our communities for more than 50 years,” said Brian Gallagher, United Way Worldwide... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/2/12 3:54 PM UTC | Related: Blog
YLS Members helping paint a mural at Catalyst Howland Charter School
Post submitted on behalf of Annie Smith, BMO Harris Bank and YLS Executive Committee Member.
Approximately 25 volunteers from United Way’s Young Leaders Society came out on April 21 to support Comcast Cares Day 2012 at Catalyst Howland Charter School. Together with United Way, over 300 volunteers from Comcast, City Year and other Chicago-based organizations came together to beautify the North Lawndale school by painting murals,... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/2/12 10:39 AM UTC | Related: Blog | Young Leaders Society
Why did you join YLS and what is your current role with YLS?
Growing up in my family, you quickly come to a few conclusions about what is important in the world: family, education, the arts and, especially, civic involvement and giving back to the community. The YLS and United Way provide opportunities for me to give my time and skills to help a huge number of organizations and do more good in the world. I am currently the vice chair of the communications committee.
Why did you choose your particular... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/1/12 3:34 PM UTC | Related: Blog | Young Leaders Society
In 2012, United Way’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) began featuring young, interesting, compelling and successful Chicagoans in a series of question-and-answer pieces on the YLS LinkedIn page.
This initiative culminated April 18 with a Success Stories From Chicago’s Young Leaders panel discussion generously hosted by Leo Burnett. Nearly eighty people attended the compelling discussion, which focused on entrepreneurism but was applicable to anyone looking to succeed in their career.
The panelists... Read More »
Posted by Alix Matzke | 5/1/12 10:25 AM UTC | Related: Blog | Young Leaders Society
