AFFINITY GROUPS

Our Affinity Groups offer a way to connect and engage.

YOUNG LEADERS UNITED

Young Leaders United (YLU) is a group of passionate, community-focused young philanthropists who want to connect with peers, serve their community, and develop as leaders for change. They achieve these goals by participating in United Way of Tucson events, engaging in community service projects, and peer-to-peer fundraising. YLU is committed to serving Opportunity Youth--individuals ages 16-24 currently disengaged from school and work due to systemic barriers out of their control. Serving this group means helping them access supportive services such as housing, mental health support, food, toiletries, and workforce training.

WOMEN UNITED

($1000 annually, $39/pay period)

Women United is a global movement of more than 70,000 diverse women leaders who combine their financial power and talents to address key issues in their communities. In Southern Arizona, Women United devotes its efforts to early education and literacy. Its local impact can be seen through year-round activities such as volunteer reading and networking events. Their signature event is the Annual Business Leaders for Early Education Breakfast.

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

($10,000 annually, $385/pay period)

Founded in 1984, the United Way Tocqueville Society is an opportunity for passionate individuals to become more deeply involved in United Way’s mission. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders who have devoted time, talent and funds to create change in our community. The Tocqueville Society was founded in honor of French historian Alexis de Tocqueville, who visited America in 1831. His most important observation was that Americans help each other in times of need. In Tucson and Southern Arizona, Tocqueville Society members demonstrate how generosity today impacts the generations of tomorrow.