Trident United Way Young Leaders United engages, empowers and unites young philanthropists in the Tri-County who want to improve health, financial stability and education in our region.
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2024 Young Leaders United Social Hour: Crafting Community
Connect and engage with other young community-focused leaders in the Tri-County community at the Trident United Way Young Leaders United Social Hour. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink discounts and a gift card giveaway.
Not a YLU member? Stop by and learn more about how you can get involved!
When: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Carolina Butcher & Beer Garden, 604 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
RSVP to Brooke at BChhina@TUW.org.
2024 Young Leaders United Lunch & Lead: Breaking Barriers to Financial Stability
We'll be hosting a panel of TUW team members who work in our community at our Resource Connection Centers. Discussions will focus on the financial barriers and inequities faced by many in our community, along with information on how you can get involved in efforts to help families reach financial security.
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston
Thank you to our generous sponsors
2024 Young Leaders United Back to School Supply Drive
Thanks to your generosity, over $20,000 of backpacks and school supplies were donated through the TUW Young Leaders United Back to School Supply Drive!
Volunteers sorted, organized and packed backpacks and supplies in early August and delivered the items to nonprofit partners and schools for distribution to students - including Cainhoy Elementary, Cross Middle High School, College Park Elementary, Septima P. Clark Academy, Neighbors Together and North Charleston Youth Resistance.
These donated backpacks and supplies will help ensure over 1,000 students across the Tri-County have the tools needed for the school year.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this drive and to the volunteers who helped with packing and delivering!
Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous support
Click here to view information and photos from previous Trident United Way Young Leaders United School Supply Drives!
2024 Young Leaders United Lunch & Learn
Learn about Food Sustainability & Feeding Our Community at the 2024 Young Leaders United Lunch & Learn
Trident United Way Young Leaders United and Donor Network members participated in a panel discussion led by Maria Kelly (Amor Healing Kitchen), Sam Haab (Charleston Parks Conservancy) and Kelly Duane (FoodShare South Carolina), moderated by YLU Chair Travis Frank (South Carolina Ports Authority). Attendees learned about the impact of access to nutritious food, community gardens and the concept of food as medicine.
We are incredibly grateful to our panelists who shared a wealth of knowledge and insights into equitable food access and sustainability!
L to R: Kelly Duane, Sam Haab, Maria Kelly, Travis Frank
2024 Cocktails and Conversations
Trident United Way Young Leaders United hosted the 2024 Cocktails & Conversations on March 14 at the Harbour Club at WestEdge. Attendees networked and connected prior to participating in three rounds of table discussions, led by established philanthropic leaders from the Trident United Way Tocqueville Society. It was a wonderful evening filled with meaningful conversation and leadership development. Thank you to all who attended!
We would also like to thank our wonderful table hosts Anne Forrest, Allison Grayson, DJ Hampton, Vicki Johnson, Wendy Kopp, Mark Lewis, Steven Mungo, Christine Owens, and Jeremy Willits for sharing your experiences and insights, and for your continued support of Trident United Way.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
2024 Backpack Assembly
Over 600 backpacks were were filled with school supplies through the Trident United Way Young Leaders United backpack assembly volunteer event! These supplies will provide a much needed mid-year refresh to students in the Tri-County community.
2023 October Meet & Greet
Thank you to all who attended the Trident United Way Young Leaders United Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Edmunds Oast Brewing Co.! Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to engage with other YLU members in the coming months!
Not a YLU member? Email Danielle at dtrauthj@tuw.org to learn more about how you can get invovled!
2023 Fall Leadership Series with lululemon
Members of Trident United Way Young Leaders United are invited to hone their leadership skills with the lululemon Mt. Pleasant team leaders. In this two-part workshop series, you'll explore the themes of intentional listening, collaboration and decision making.
Held on September 14 & September 21 from 11:30am-1pm at the TUW offices in North Charleston. This series is open to YLU members only. Please RSVP to Danielle at dtrauthj@tuw.org.
Why Engage?
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Young Leaders United represent the next generation of leaders in the Tri-County region.
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Since 2011, TUW YLU has provided members with engagement opportunities in the area of volunteerism, professional development and networking.
Member Benefits
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Invitations to networking and social events
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Invitations to annual members’ only events
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Opportunities for volunteer projects and community engagement
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Professional and personal development events
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Access to philanthropic community leaders
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Select access to TUW decision making processes
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Quarterly newsletters and regular communication from TUW
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Listing in the annual TUW Leadership Book
Member Eligibility
Donors ages 30-40 years old contributing an annual individual or combined gift of $1,000 or more to Trident United Way are eligible to join Young Leaders United.
YLU Step-Up Program
Step-Up members make a commitment to increase their Trident United Way gift — giving at least $500 in year one, $750 in year two and $1,000 in year three. Step-Up members are recognized as full YLU members and have access to all YLU benefits.
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YLU step-up program for donors ages 20-29 years old contributing an annual individual or combined gift of $500 or more to Trident United Way
Steering Committee 2024-2025
Parker Lee, Bank of South Carolina, Chair
William Velasco, UBS Financial Services, Vice Chair
Travis Frank, SC Ports Authority, Immediate Past Chair
La Quetta Coulter, SelectHealth of South Carolina
Jackson Davis, Burns & Wilcox
Kelsey DeLeon, Elliott Davis
Jackie Greenberg, Michelin
Carleigh Hoy, Level Financial Group
Madison Hancock, The Bank of South Carolina
Kaylee Jacoob, LS3P
Ted Moore, First Citizens Bank
Andrew Schiavone, First Citizens Bank
For more information, or to join Trident United Way Young Leaders United, contact Leah Rhyne at lrhyne@tuw.org.