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African American Leadership Society

Mission

To encourage African American leaders in our community to LIVE UNITED, serving as good stewards and advocates through leadership giving.

United Way's African American Leadership Society provides an opportunity for education, recognition, engagement and volunteerism among African-American donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to United Way.

The AALS celebrates the significant contributions made by African Americans to the quality of life in our community and brings leaders together for networking and community building. AALS provides information to African-American opinion leaders and prospective members on how the African-American community participates in and benefits from the United Way process, promotes African-American participation in United Way's decision-making processes and encourages growth in the number of African-American leadership donors.

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2009 Event Calendar

2009 Steering Committee

AALS Fast Facts

More than 285 AALS members contributed $356,000 to United Way in 2008. This is addition to gifts of time and talent through AALS service on United Way's volunteer leadership committees.
Thirty-one percent of all clients served by United Way programs are African Americans.

News & Events

Join AALS for a Networking Social: March 25, 2010

AALS members and their guests are invited to a Networking Social on March 25 at Brooklyn Jazz Café.

AALS Member Spotlight: Terry Wilson-Gray

For nearly two decades, Terry Wilson-Gray has been a dedicated supporter of United Way.

AALS Member Spotlight: Curtez Kimble

Curtez Kimble knows firsthand the impact a mentor can have in a child's life.

2009 AALS Fall Party: A night of inspiration

More than 100 AALS members attended the exclusive annual Fall Party Oct. 27 at House of Blues in Dallas

Help Dallas families achieve financial security

Sign up today to volunteer with Earn It! Keep It! Save It!, which put more than $8 million back into the pockets of hard-working Dallas families in 2009.

AALS Member Spotlight: Tamme Gaddis

For Tamme Gaddis, United Way provides a special opportunity to give back to her community.

AALS Member Spotlight: Yvonne Booker (August 2009)

Meet Yvonne Booker, a longtime United Way supporter who truly embraces the LIVE UNITED movement.

Volunteer with AALS and be a role model for our youth

Join the African American Leadership Society (AALS) as it kicks off the 2nd annual volunteer project at Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas - Oak Cliff Club.

AALS Member Spotlight: Kim Spight (June 2009)

Meet Kim Spight, a longtime United Way supporter and new 2009 AALS Steering Committee member.

UNITY: A joint affinity group event (June 2009)

For the first time ever, the affinity groups of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas came together for a joint networking event June 16 at the Thomas Avenue Beverage Company in Dallas.

AALS Announces New Focus Area (June 2008)

In partnership with the United Way, the AALS will focus on helping children and youth achieve their potential.

AALS 2008 Fall Party (November 2008)

Smooth sounds. Delectable food. Inspiring leadership. All three blended together to create a stellar annual "Fall Party" for members of the African American Leadership Society of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

More Information

To learn more about the AALS, contact Dana Glenn at (214) 978-0041 or at dglenn@unitedwaydallas.org.

Make a Donation

When a child succeeds in school, a single mom pulls herself out of poverty, or a grandfather learns how to better manage his diabetes, we all win. When you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all.

Your donation, large or small, makes it possible for United Way to improve lives in our community.

Make a Memorial Gift

When someone passes away, it’s natural to think about the life they led and the impact they made on the people who loved and admired them. The United Way is grateful to those who Give to further extend the impact of people who have been lost.

Your memorial gift—of any size—pays honors one incredible life by bettering the lives of others throughout our community.

Make a Tribute Gift

Has someone special in your life made you want to honor them by giving to others? A gift to United Way can be a powerful way to say thank you or congratulations, because it can touch the lives of so many people in our community.

When you want to make a tribute gift, please keep the United Way in mind.