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The official count brings us to 405 current Young Leaders Society members!
Thank you for your continued generosity!

 The steering committee has worked hard to provide a professional development opportunity, volunteer project and social event open to all members, friends and families. Read on to learn more and don't forget to register!

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Click the image to registerJohn Bachmann Event
Special thanks to The Happy Cookers for their support






Volunteer with United Way (Again!)
On October 1, 2010, YLS and Women in Philanthropy members joined about 200 other community members to collect an overwhelming amount of supplies for local children, homeless families and free dental clinics.
Enterprise DOA
Isiah Wilkerson helps load the Enterprise van at Day of Action

It's time to get our hands dirty again, this time to help the Family Shelter, a United Way of the Midlands Certified Partner Agency whose mission is to provide temporary emergency housing and supportive services to homeless families. Family Shelter is the only shelter in the Midlands area exclusively for families.

You can help in one of three ways:
  1. Volunteer at Family Shelter on Friday, November 12 to paint.
    2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    We will be priming the wall to get it ready for the mural!
    Click here to register for Friday's project
  2. Volunteer at Family Shelter on Saturday, November 13 to paint, do yard work and sort children's books. A light breakfast will be provided.
    8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Click here to register for Saturday's project
  3. If you can't make it to the event, Family Shelter is also in need of a few items. If you would like to donate items on the list below, please drop them off to Whitney Sousa at United Way of the Midlands at 1800 Main Street, downtown.
    Click here for a list of requested items
Give. Advocate. VOLUNTEER! LIVE UNITED.


Thank you for attending the first Learning with Leaders of the year!
About 100 guests joined us to hear Major Benjamin share the latest about City Council. Special thanks to the Inn at USC for having us at their beautiful venue.



Advocate
On Nov. 2, Richland County voters will have an opportunity to vote for an important ballot referendum that will greatly benefit our community for generations to come.  The Special Sales and Use Tax will fix Richland County's transportation nightmare, which is negatively impacting our quality of life and costing our community millions of dollars in economic development every year.  The penny referendum will create jobs, pave roadways, relieve traffic congestion, and keep our vital public transit system running.  And nearly half of the revenue will come from folks who live outside the county.  Say "yes" to the penny on Election Day.

Click here to learn more




Upcoming YLS Events
October 21 - 5:30pm
LWL featuring John Bachmann
McNair Law Firm
Click here to register

November 12-13
Volunteer Project
Family Shelter
Click here to register

Upcoming United Way of the Midlands Events

October 22 - 7:30am
Campaign Midpoint Celebration
Brookland Banquet and Conference Center
Click here to register

Upcoming Community Events

October 17-18
6th Annual Travinia Open benefitting Palmetto Place Children's Shelter
Travinia Italian Kitchen and Oak Hills Golf Club
Click here for more info

November 4 - 6:00pm
Outstanding Community Service Award honoring The Pastides, OUR HOME TEAM
The Marriott, downtown
Click here for more info

November 11 - 5:30pm
Family Shelter 2nd Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ featuring James Mings
The Hall at Senate's End
320 Senate Street
Register to volunteer at Family Shelter in November and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets!
Click here for more info




Gold Sponsors:
Bank of America
BB&T
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Carolina First
Colonial Life
First Citizens
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
McNair Law Firm, P.A.

Thank you to AT&T!
YLS Signature Sponsor:
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