Find your Local United Way
United Way Student Leadership Retreat
United Way Student Leadership Retreat
On the last weekend of October, student leaders and local United Way representatives from across the country came together to build skills for advancing the common good, share promising practices, and meet each other. The retreat was held at the United Way of America headquarters near Washington, DC.
A Great Weekend!
Hands-on workshops from United Way of America pros
An inside look at United Way's work and international network
Guidance and support for your Student United Way
A national network of student leaders and local United Way representatives
Strategies to LIVE UNITED and Give, Advocate, and Volunteer to advance the common good
Get the GuidebookAn inside look at United Way's work and international network
Guidance and support for your Student United Way
A national network of student leaders and local United Way representatives
Strategies to LIVE UNITED and Give, Advocate, and Volunteer to advance the common good
Click here to download the Starting Your Student United Way Guidebook complete with templates and an organizational structure. For editable versions of the templates, please email us at studentretreat@unitedway.org.
Watch the Video
Watch the video to relive and celebrate our historic gathering to launch Student United Way.
Download the Handouts
Issues & Strategies in Income
Issues & Strategies in Health
Campus Coalition Building
Fundraising
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Young Talent Management
Making the Business Case for Student United Way
Join Our Facebook Group
Check out our Facebook group to stay in touch with fellow attendees.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
Ask your questions with the form below or email us at studentretreat@unitedway.org.
Retreat Highlights
Friday, Oct 24
Monument Tour with Anthony Pitch
As a special welcome to Washington, DC, we took a moonlight tour of our nation's monuments with award-winning author Anthony Pitch.
Saturday, Oct 25
Town Hall Dinner
After a day of workshops, we shared dinner Saturday at the new Busboys & Poets, a gathering place considered a community resource for DC's artists, activists, writers, thinkers and dreamers.
Sunday, Oct 26
Service Project
Before heading back home, we we packed seasonal gift bags for local homeless men, women and children served by Carpenter's Shelter in Alexandria, VA.