We are a network of community-focused leaders who serve to promote the value of volunteering, philanthropy, and advocacy to create sustainable change within Monterey County.
ELS members are inspired to cultivate partnerships and help UWMC achieve its mission: Engage the community and focus resources to improve lives in Monterey County.
Upcoming Events
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January 2024 |
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Saturday, November 4 Fall Connect Event |
Monday, December 5 Monthly Member Meeting |
Monday, January 8 Monthly Member Meeting |
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Sunday, December 17 Holiday EventUnited Way Monterey County invites you |
TBD Lunch with a Leader |
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TBD ELS Holiday Event at Sovino's in Monterey |
Why Become a Member?
Member Volunteer Projects
Our Emerging Leaders Society works closely with United Way of Monterey County to identify volunteer projects and fundraising opportunities that align with UWMC’s programs and services. Some of the volunteer projects that our Emerging Leaders Society has participated in is Read Across America, Stuff the Bus, and our LIVE UNITED Awards.
United Way Monterey County is dedicated to helping families achieve financial stability so that Monterey County can be a place where children succeed, families are economically self-sufficient, and each of us can lead healthy and productive lives.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please email Crystal Lopez
Professional Development and Networking
This unique and dynamic group offers members a variety of opportunities to volunteer and participate in community-building activities. Our members understand the importance of investing in their community and foster that understanding by interacting with local leaders and addressing issues that are aligned with UWMC’s focus areas: Helping families access quality, affordable Child Care and Housing; and provide a portfolio of financial support services to help families become self-sufficient.
Members also benefit from the opportunity to participate in a variety of virtual social- and business-related events, valuable networking opportunities, and regular updates on the impact of United Way's work.
Philanthropy and Advocacy
United Way Monterey County’s Emerging Leaders Society hosts fundraising events that benefits programs such as Stuff the Bus that provides school supplies for students experiencing homelessness throughout the county. We partner with businesses throughout the Monterey County such as Alvarado Street Brewery on Main, Alvarado Street Brewery Monterey, and Pizza my Heart in Monterey to raise funds for our programs.
If you are a business interested in partnering with our Emerging Leaders Society, please email Crystal Lopez.
Ready to Join?
A gift of $100 or more annually to United Way Monterey County qualifies you for membership. You can make your gift directly or through your employer's United Way Monterey County Workplace Campaign. You can choose to make a one-time gift of $100 or enroll in reoccurring payments of $8.33 until you decide to opt-out. To make any changes to reoccurring payments, please contact Crystal Lopez at crystal.lopez@unitedwaymcca.org.
Past Event Galleries
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January Mixer
Alvarado Street Brewery Mixer
Pizza My Heart Fundraiser
Joint Mixer with the United Way Santa Cruz Chapter
Meet Our Emerging Leader Society Co-Chairs
Jordan Pratt-Thatcher
Commercial Insurance Broker at Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services
Members
Marcela Ramirez
Management Analyst II at the Monterey County Probation Department
Jessica Pate-Thibault
Senior Account Executive at Sunshine Sachs Morgan and Lylis
Businesses We've Partnered With
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| If you're interested in partnering with ELS for an event, please contact Crystal Lopez by calling (831) 318-1971 or email at crystal.lopez@unitedwaymcca.org |
