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Change Starts With You
Passionate about improving the community so everyone can thrive? Join United Way’s network of over a 1,000 impact-makers—like you—who are committed to just that!
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Throughout the year, Change Makers come together to connect with community leaders, widen their social networks at issue-focused opportunities, and learn how to leverage their professional skills to raise their impact. Belong to the group, sign up for the newsletter today.
Why Be a Change Maker?
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Learn | Deep dive into issues affecting our community with local experts and thought leaders. Learn how you can bring your expertise and resources to get results.
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Connect | Build your network of peers united in mindset, leadership skills, and service.
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Volunteer | Help local nonprofits, make a hands-on difference with family-friendly volunteer opportunities.
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Exclusive Access | Get free tickets to sold-out signature events with community leaders, our Impact Bash, and more.
Experience Change-Making Events
Hosted by the Change Makers community, everyone’s invited to Change-Making events—donors attend for free, get exclusive networking opportunities with community leaders, and giveaways from our generous sponsors. By giving $100 a month or more for a year, you can be a part of the change our community needs too.
Get Out the Vote: Your Voice Matters
September 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Volunteer Project: Si Se Puede!
September 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Happy Hour & Hellos: Alaska Airlines
October 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Change Makers Impact
Get one family permanently off the streets and into a home.
Provide a family with weekly home grocery delivery for a year through our DoorDash partnership.
Enable 8 youth to take GED tests necessary to finish their high school education.
Provide after-school meals for 30 kids whose families are struggling to make ends meet.
Help a student and their family pay one month of rent, moving expenses or assist with mortgage.
Curious About Other Giving Communities?
Our Giving Communities understand the power of working together to find solutions. Belonging to one of them multiplies the collective impact that United Way has on our community. Find a group that’s right for you and start showing up to network with community leaders, fundraise for an equitable future, and level up your impact.
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Emerging Leaders 365
As young professionals, Emerging Leaders 365 donors give $1 a day or more annually to launch a year of impact.
$30+/month
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Champions
United Way Champions join forces with forward-thinking leaders to give $10,000 or more to have a lasting impact on our community.
$10,000+