Youth United News
05-29-2019 · Youth United
#WhyWednesday: Andrew Maiorino
#WhyWednesday: Andrew Maiorino
Today, hear from Cambridge High School student and Youth United board member Andrew Maiorino! What’s Andrew’s “why”? He says, “My passion is literacy, because literacy opens doors.”
Hear more about why Andrew chooses to give back to his community as a Youth United board member:
United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Youth United is a place for the next generation of community leaders to share ideas, take action and make an impact. Open to high school students, Youth United is student-led and focused on service. Click here to learn more about joining Youth United or submit a board application!
05-08-2019 · Youth United
#WhyWednesday: Khushi Magiawala
#WhyWednesday: Khushi Magiawala
Khushi Magiawala is passionate about improving education and mental health in Greater Atlanta. Today, hear this Alpharetta High School senior & Youth United board member share why she lives united!
What are the issues you care about? Whether it’s education, health, financial stability, or homelessness, United Way of Greater Atlanta has a way to plug in and make a difference. Click here to learn more about what we do to improve community well-being across Greater Atlanta’s 13 counties.
04-17-2019 · Youth United
#WhyWednesday: Sanaa Edole
#WhyWednesday: Sanaa Edole
Sanaa Edole wants to change the world, starting with her community. Today, hear why she serves Greater Atlanta as a board member with Youth United!
United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Youth United group gives high school students the opportunity to build leadership skills and take action to change their community. Youth United board members deep dive into community issues, determining how they can best make an impact. Click here to learn more about YU board membership!
03-13-2019 · Youth United
#WhyWednesday: JT Williams
#WhyWednesday: JT Williams
What’s your “why” – the reason you give, advocate and volunteer in Greater Atlanta? Everyone has a story to share. Today, Youth United board member JT Williams shows us that your why doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as wanting to create an equal playing field for every member of your community.
Ready to dig in and do your part to help Greater Atlanta? Whether you want to volunteer, learn about our giving opportunities, join a group or step up as a nonprofit board leader, United Way of Greater Atlanta can help you fulfill your philanthropic purpose.
02-13-2019 · Youth United
#WhyWednesday: David Hsi
#WhyWednesday: David Hsi
David Hsi, Johns Creek High School junior and Youth United board member, is taking action for the greater good. Today, hear why he’s taking his community involvement to the next level with Youth United.
Interested in learning more about Youth United? A student-led service group, Youth United develops the next generation of community champions by creating new opportunities for high school students to step up as volunteers and leaders. If you know a community-minded high schooler looking to deepen their leadership skills, stay tuned — recruitment for next year’s Youth United board begins soon!
