Upcoming Events
Community Connect | October
Join us on a dynamic tour of three local agencies that are transforming the landscape of Youth Education in our community.
Community Connect | December
Join us for an insightful evening at Arbor Circle, where we will explore their work in advancing mental wellbeing through counseling and supportive housing services.
Community Connect | August
Join us for an insightful tour of three local agencies dedicated to addressing housing challenges in our community.
Emerging Leaders Summer Celebration
Join us on Thursday, July 11, for the Emerging Leaders Summer Celebration—a special occasion for members, local leaders, and those interested in making a difference in West Michigan.
Community Connect |June
Join us for an inspiring evening as we showcase the incredible work accomplished by past recipients of the Emerging Leaders Microgrant.
May Community Connect
Get an inside look at United Way’s partner agencies, learn more about how they combat complex issues, and end the day with a service project while getting to meet new like-minded and compassionate friends!
Bring the Basics Sort-a-Social
Join Emerging Leaders United on April 3, to sort collected items from Bring the Basics for distribution to local nonprofit agencies.
Paddy for a CAUse!
Join us for a night of fun, games, and philanthropy to kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend—all in support of a great cause!
Leaders across the community are coming together to raise money for the Emerging Leaders Microgrant Fund. With your support, we'll award small, one-time grants to local, grassroots nonprofits working to reduce poverty in West Michigan and create a thriving community for all.
From 5:30–7:30 p.m., we'll enjoy drinks, a silent auction, games, and networking with local business and nonprofit leaders. Your ticket will include admission and appetizers.
Silent auction bidding will run from 5:30–7 p.m., with winners announced at 7:15
Emerging Leaders Town Hall
Are you an emerging leader in West Michigan and have a passion for philanthropy and service?
Join Emerging Leaders United for their annual membership kickoff as they share the excitement around the upcoming year, chat about Microgrant Fund and what it means in 2024, and how you can get involved with the group throughout the next 12 months!
All are welcome and we encourage you to invite a friend to join you.
January Community Connect
Join us on January 19 from 8:30-11 a.m. on a tour to local nonprofit agencies working to make a difference in the housing + economic mobility space.
You can get an inside look at United Way’s partner agencies, learn more about how they combat complex issues, while getting to meet new like-minded and compassionate friends!
We will meet at Heart of West Michigan United Way and then visit:
• ICCF Community Homes
• YWCA
Winter Community Connect
Join us on SATURDAY, December 2 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on a tour of local nonprofit agencies working to make a difference in the youth advocacy, family crisis, and mental health space.
Through this new quarterly opportunity, you can get an inside look at United Way’s partner agencies, learn more about how they combat complex issues, and end the day with a service project while getting to meet new like-minded and compassionate friends!
We will be visiting:
Ending the morning at Arbor Circle, we will be spending the final hour completing a service project to impact their mission.
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Join us for a fun night out in support of our annual Microgrant Fund! Emerging Leaders United is hosting our very first Trivia Night with Garage Bar & Grill.
Fall Community Connection
Through this new opportunity, you can get an inside look at United Way’s partner agencies, learn more about how they combat complex issues, and end the day with a service project!
Headshot Happy Hour
Looking for the opportunity to refresh your headshots before winter and the chance to network with local professionals over some delicious mocktails? Join Emerging Leaders United for Headshot Happy Hour!
Stuff the Bus
When a child starts school with a backpack full of supplies, they can focus less on what they need and more on what really matters—learning. With your help, we can ensure students not only have the necessary tools in the classroom, but also the confidence to thrive in the future.
Emerging Leaders Summer Celebration
This annual free event acts our main membership event where we celebrate our achievements of the past year, recognize those who made a great impact, and spread the word to new and interested members about what it means to LIVE UNITED through ELU
Sort-a-Social with Emerging Leaders United
A night out for a good cause – it's Sort-A-Social!
Heart of West Michigan United Way is expecting thousands of toiletries, socks, diapers, cleaning supplies, and other basic needs items to be donated during our annual Bring the Basics collection drive.
All of the donations will be dropped off at United Way, and we need your help sorting, counting, and repacking them so they can be distributed.
Paddy for a Cause! Benefiting Emerging Leaders Microgrant
Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals for their March Unwind, Emerging Leaders United, and Professionals of Grand Rapids on Thursday, March 16.
You're invited to a night of fun, games, and philanthropy to kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend—all in support of a great cause!
Leaders across the community are coming together to raise money for the Emerging Leaders Microgrant Fund. With your support, we'll award small, one-time grants to local, grassroots nonprofits working to reduce poverty in West Michigan and create a thriving community for all.