A partnership between United Way of the Virginia Peninsula and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
Who We Are
The Emerging Leaders Society is a group of passionate, like-minded, community-focused professionals under the age of 40 who serve our neighbors in need, and develop as active advocate leaders for change. Emerging Leaders achieve these goals through participation in various community volunteer opportunities, addressing and discussing our community's challenges with today's top leaders, contributing and volunteering with local nonprofits, and networking with like-minded young leaders to create change on the Peninsula.
We know collectively, we can do more. JOIN US and be recognized as a fellow community leader!
OUR MISSION
To foster participation, commitment, growth, volunteerism, professional development and education of our donors to further collective change on the Peninsula by sustaining a leadership society that focuses on emerging professionals.
SOCIETY BENEFITS
Our donors enjoy many exclusive opportunities throughout the year:
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT seminars where you can learn how to grow your skills.
- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES with community-minded young professionals from an array of industries.
- ACCESS TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP of the region's top companies, organizations, and nonprofits.
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES which engage individuals with the most pressing needs in our community.
- PARTNERSHIP with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and access to year-round Chamber events.
- INVITATIONS to signature events and community enrichment opportunities.
SUCCESS THROUGH SERVICE
Joining ELS is rewarding and easy. Your annual ELS $100 contribution supports United Way's Community Impact Partners creating Pathways Out of Poverty for our neighbors in need.
Donations can be made directly, plus incrementally through payroll deductions.
100% of your gifts supports our Peninsula Community!