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United Way Next Gen

United Way Next Gen is a local initiative focused on developing a community of stakeholders in their twenties and thirties, encouraging them to invest their time, energy and money in the community through the United Way. This initiative creates opportunities for future leaders to participate and empowers them to support and advance the impact of the United Way. The Next Gen movement is a unique opportunity for the next generation to become an integral part of the local community and bring about meaningful change.

"Next Gen is a great way for younger people to get involved and really learn how they can make an impact. Whether it is through volunteering, planning events or donating, it is really important to join in and connect with other next genners. Together, we can continue to make positive changes in the community through the United Way."

– Next Gen Cabinet member

How to get involved

Become a Next Gen Workplace Ambassador

Next Gen Ambassadors are young leaders in workplaces who work with committees to engage the next generation of leaders. These leaders participate in Next Gen activities, promote events and engagement opportunities within their workplaces. They provide information about events and network opportunities to their peers and participate in volunteering, networking and learning opportunities.

The Next Gen Workplace Ambassador’s Role

The Ambassador’s works with their workplace committee to develop and execute fundraising and engagement strategies specifically tailored to their workplace, with the following objectives:

The Ambassador’s works with their workplace committee to develop and execute fundraising and engagement strategies specifically tailored to their workplace, with the following objectives:

  • Increase awareness of the Next Gen and United Way message and presence in the community at a place of business;
  • Follow and support United Way social media content and messaging by posting / reposting / and commenting on community impact content and amplifying engagement and educational opportunities (virtual events, campaign details, etc.) to their peers
  • Provide information about events and network opportunities to employees, and; Act as a point of contact between the United Way Next Gen and your employees in the Next Generation

In this role, individuals are able to:

  • Learn about critical issues affecting the community and become part of the solution
  • Build leadership skills through the workplace campaign volunteer committee
  • Network with peers at events
  • Contribute to the philanthropic efforts of their workplaces

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Banter with Bigwigs - March 30th, 5 - 8pm

This new event, is a chance for Next Genners to meet with community leaders (Bigwigs) in a meaningful way and network. Mix and mingle with the Bigwigs and gain insight into various professional industries of interest.

Equity Diversity Inclusion and Indigenization

The issues we face as a community can only be addressed when all in our community feel welcome and live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. United Way of KFL&A will demonstrate its ongoing commitment to represent the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practising inclusion in all things we do.
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United Way of KFL&A would like to acknowledge this traditional territory’s longer existence and its significance for the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live on Turtle Island.

We are situated on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat land. There are Métis and other non-status First People from many Indigenous Nations present in our community today. This acknowledgement symbolizes the United Way KFL&A’s first step, of many, along this path toward Indigenous reconciliation, in a respectful manner.

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