Blog Category: Advocate
Second Annual Student United Way Award Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the second annual Student United Way Awards recognition program established by the Volunteer & Employee Engagement Council of United Way Worldwide, in order to highlight the inspirational, cutting edge, innovative and impactful efforts of Student United Ways across the globe. More
04/19/12
Lessons on Leadership from a Nobel Laureate and Youth Leaders
Judge Shirin Ebadi
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the twenty-third annual National Service Learning Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference was jam-packed with excellent workshops, best practice exchange seminars, inspirational stories, notable leaders and motivational speakers. The goal? To invigorate thousands of individuals who lead and represent the global youth service-learning movement – students, educators, non-profit professionals, volunteers and more! As I begin to reflect on the week of learning I’d like to share a few highlights and takeaways that are fresh on my mind… More
04/19/12
Spread the Word and Maximize Your Tax Refund
The Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy and the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour have partnered to bring free tax preparation and filing services directly to qualified consumers across the country through the MyFreeTaxes program. More
04/12/12
Voice Your Priorities: Opportunity and the Federal Budget
Few things receive more scrutiny, both in terms of policy and politically, than the federal budget. And typically under divided government, Congress tends to not do BIG things… until it does. Use your voice to advocate your priorities during this process. More
03/13/12
United Way Alternative Spring Break Kicks-Off!
United Way kicks off its seventh annual Alternative Spring Break program throughout the month of March. More
03/05/12