Young Leaders United

2024 Young Leaders United Social Hour: Crafting Community

Thank you to everyone who attended the YLU Social Hour! We loved seeing new and familiar faces, and look forward to gathering again soon.

2024 Young Leaders United Lunch & Lead: Breaking Barriers to Financial Stability

Thank you to everyone who attended the event!

Panelists at the Young Leaders United Lunch & Lead: Breaking Barriers to Financial Stability shared insights into the challenges of financial hardship that our friends and neighbors are experiencing in the Tri-County area and our efforts to assist families through the TUW Resource Connections Centers and 211. It was an incredibly engaging conversation, with many thoughtful questions asked by attendees to learn more about the challenges as well as opportunities to help households in our community.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

The Bank of South Carolina

Resonac Graphite America Inc.

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.

Why Engage?

• Young Leaders United represent the next generation of leaders in the Tri-County region.
• Since 2011, TUW YLU has provided members with engagement opportunities in the area of volunteerism, professional development and networking.

Member Benefits

• Invitations to networking and social events
• Invitations to annual members’ only events
• Opportunities for volunteer projects and community engagement
• Professional and personal development events
• Access to philanthropic community leaders
• Select access to TUW decision making processes
• Quarterly newsletters and regular communication from TUW
• 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

For more information, or to join Trident United Way Young Leaders United, contact Leah Moore at LMoore@tuw.org.