By: Chelle Gordon
UWSL Young Leader
What a great way to start December’s Holiday season! On December 1st, the United Way Young Leaders gathered for a Holiday Social at Ruth’s Chris in Salt Lake City for hors d’oeuvres and drinks. It was a rewarding night in many ways:
1) We were able to gather and meet current and new friends that are philanthropic-minded (those make some of the best new friends!)…and more importantly
2) We collectively donated over 100 pairs of shoes that will be used for Christmas presents for children.
Many people brought new potential Young Leaders and several groups stayed later (until 9:00pm) talking and enjoying each other’s company. My guest remarked at how warm, welcoming, and open the people were at this event. She decided she wanted to continue to associate with this group. If you haven’t yet come to a Young Leaders event, please carve out some time in this next year to join us. You, too, will be rewarded.
I’m looking forward to the upcoming Young Leaders volunteer event where we will get to “shop” in a warehouse full of donated gifts for children. We will get to see our donated shoes in action and get to renew the holiday spirit as we help the children and families have a wonderful Christmas. I hope you can join us this coming Wednesday (12/15) sometime between 11:00am-2:00pm for this great event.
