Mission

To encourage African American leaders in our community to become ambassadors of the United Way, serving as good stewards and advocates through leadership giving.

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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.

AALS Fast Facts

• More than 265 AALS members contributed $295,000 to United Way in 2007. 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.

2008 - 2009 AALS Steering Committee

George Kennard, Chairman
Client Business Manager
AT&T

Recent AALS Events

2007 Fall Reception

Left to right: Gerald Borders, Robert McRae, Tamme Gaddis, Brenda Jackson, Shirley Burke, Dr. Andrea Hilburn, Autry Warren, Joe Crane, Dana Glenn, George Kennard, Joyce Baxter, and Alex Reid

More Information

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