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AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT BY JOINING AN AFFINITY GROUP. YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY

Young Leaders Society is a group of young professionals learning and growing professionally while investing in solutions to reduce poverty in our community.

YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY

Young Leaders Society is a group of young professionals learning and growing professionally while investing in solutions to reduce poverty in our community.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Leadership Circle donors have a deep commitment to helping people. The collective giving of Leadership Circle donors makes for a stronger nonprofit community, who in turn, are better able to serve more than 65,000 people in Kent County per year. EMERGING PHILANTHROPISTS Emerging Philanthropists is an invitation-only network specifically designed for community-minded professionals to further develop their philanthropic leadership through Heart of West Michigan United Way. Together, we use our skill sets, time, insights, and donations to help expand vital community resources that reduce poverty in West Michigan. TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY In 1988, Amway cofounder Jay Van Andel established Heart of West Michigan United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society, made up of local philanthropic leaders who generously commit to annual gifts of $10,000 or more. Its members have proven to be highly effective and highly esteemed United Way partners who play a critical role in our important work. OTHER WAYS TO GIVE One donation, when combined with the gifts of others, has a powerful influence on West Michigan. Including Heart of West Michigan United Way in the list of charities you support ensures that we can continue to invest in our community’s needs. LEADERSHIP CIRCLE The holidays are a time to be grateful for all that we have, from loved ones to health. But for those less fortunate in our community, celebrating isn’t always an option. Consider making a gift this holiday season in honor of a loved one or in lieu of a corporate gift. PARTICIPATE IN A WORKPLACE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Does your workplace currently run a workplace fundraising campaign? More than 400 local businesses and organizations in Kent County choose to show their commitment to social responsibility by partnering with United Way each year. You can give your gift conveniently through your payroll system at work. It makes giving easy! If you’re interested in partnering with us, please contact AJ Quackenbush at 616-752-8619 or ajquackenbush@hwmuw.org for more information.

SPONSOR AN EVENT We host a number of events throughout the year. Contact AJ Quackenbush if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities. GIVE A LEGACY GIFT Members of our Legacy Society have made a commitment to Heart of West Michigan United Way in their will or estate plans. For more information, please contact Lynne Koss. GIVE BY MAIL Send a check to Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503