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United Way Tocqueville Society

undefinedThe United Way Tocqueville Society was formed in March of 1984 to deepen individual understanding of, commitment to, and support of United Way’s work: advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions around the world who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues.

Membership in the Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals who contribute at least $10,000.00 annually to a member United Way.  Please contact your local United Way for local Tocqueville Society details.

Specifically, the United Way Tocqueville Society aims to:

  • Change lives through philanthropic leadership by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; income that can support a family through retirement, and good health
  • Communicate the vital role of personal philanthropic action in creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of societal problems
  • Enhance local recognition of long-standing service volunteers
  • Foster philanthropic action and voluntary community service
  • Expand high-level personal giving and United Way Major and Planned Giving programs of a high standard
  • Strengthen local leadership development and Major Giving efforts by building upon cross-geographical linkages
  • Prominently position  the Tocqueville Society name and the United Way brand in an effort to stimulate the exchange of philanthropic ideas while maintaining a positive national quality image

Members of the Tocqueville Society LIVE UNITED

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I LIVE UNITED by volunteering.  It is how I’ve decided to live my life. I was fortunate to be reared in a family who believed in community and lived their lives helping.  My parents instilled in me a belief that it is every citizen's duty to make their city, their state, their nation and the world a better place.  I am also fortunate that I can volunteer on a full-time basis.


My husband and I give financially to numerous nonprofit agencies (United Way of Salt Lake included) and educational institutions. 

I advocate by participating in the legislative process on the state level as well as the federal level by being a citizen lobbyist.  I have lobbied on behalf of the empowerment of women and girls, foster care, domestic violence, immigration, health care, income (living wage) and education.

I am working toward systemic change in areas that serve the needs of the poor, troubled and oppressed in order to improve and enrich lives.

I personally agree with the view best stated by Margaret Meade, who said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does.” 

 

I truly believe this is the way to make a difference -- advance the common good.
My advice is simple:  Live your life whether by profession or volunteerism to make a difference.

My name is Paula Green Johnson and this is how I LIVE UNITED. 

 

United Way of Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah