Engagement Groups

Would you like to connect with like-minded leaders in the Fox Cities to create lasting change? United Way Fox Cities’ engagement groups offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community with your time, talent, and treasure.

About LEAD United

LEAD United, a new initiative of United Way Fox Cities, is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of rising leaders passionate about creating a brighter future. Through four core pillars—advocacy, fundraising, investing, and volunteering—LEAD United provides members with opportunities to build meaningful connections, make a tangible impact, and gain hands-on experience in addressing critical community issues. With mental well-being as its 2025 focus area, LEAD United will empower participants to use their voices, networks, and skills to bring meaningful change to the Fox Cities.

Get Involved: Learn, Empower, Advocate, Drive

Joining LEAD United means becoming part of a movement that blends social impact with personal growth. Members can engage in advocacy campaigns, organize and attend fundraising events, participate in volunteering initiatives, and help direct funds to vital community programs. Beyond making a difference, you’ll enjoy networking opportunities, educational events, and the chance to collaborate with like-minded peers.

Want to learn more or join LEAD United? Complete the interest form today or email Meghan Sherwood, Associate Director of Community Engagement, at Meghan.Sherwood@UnitedWayFoxCities.org. Be a part of the next generation of givers, advocates, and changemakers!

More information about LEAD United will be announced in January 2025!

LINC and Emerging Leaders

LINC: Reflecting on a Legacy of Impact

LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) was a group of energized individuals aged 30 and under who united to strengthen the Fox Cities community through their time, talent, and generous donations. Focused on fostering leadership, building connections, and driving meaningful change, LINC provided young changemakers with exclusive opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Emerging Leaders: Reflecting on Investing in Community Change

Emerging Leaders was a program for individuals aged 40 and under who wanted to make a lasting impact in the Fox Cities through service, philanthropy, and community engagement. With a focus on building connections among peers and fostering leadership, Emerging Leaders brought together over 1,000 members dedicated to strengthening the community through their generosity and involvement.

While both LINC and Emerging Leaders have transitioned into the broader and more inclusive LEAD United initiative, their legacies endure. Some workplaces and workplace campaigns may continue to support and recognize LINC leaders and Emerging Leaders, honoring their contributions and commitment to making a meaningful impact in the Fox Cities.

Holiday Hours Update

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Our office will be minimally staffed between December 23, 2024, and January 3, 2025, and there may not be someone available to assist you.

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