Blog Category: Health
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
If we can dream it, we can do it.
Photo taken by Josh Landis, Manager of Digital Media Design, at United Way Worldwide's headquarters April 17, 2012.
Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride to it's final destination, a museum in Northern Virginia. As it passed by United Way Worldwide's office, I gathered with our staff on the edge of the Potomac River to witness a ceremonial flyover of our Nation's Capitol. I realized then that this moment was the realization of a dream that many thought impossible. More
04/17/12
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
Mobilizing Communities Toward Better Education, Income and Health: Q&A With Brian Gallagher
The NewPublicHealth Blog published an interview with United Way Worldwide's CEO Brian Gallagher on improving communities through mobilization.
More02/28/12
Reflections on United Way’s Education Advocacy Efforts
Despite threats to critical education programs and heightened political battles in Congress, 2011 was a great year for United Way Worldwide’s education policy work. United Way worked tirelessly to raise awareness about education policy issues and advocate for key pieces of legislation that provide young people with the supports necessary for success in college, work and life. More
01/12/12