United Way Sees Young Philanthropist Nominees

The Young Leaders Society of United Way of Summit County is seeking nominations for its ‘Young Philanthropist of the Year’ award. The award will be presented at United Way’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton.

The intent of this award is to recognize an individual, age 40 or younger, who has demonstrated a passionate desire to help others through financial support and service to non-profit organizations and institutions within Summit County, including United Way.

According to United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski, “After presenting this award for the first time in 2008, we know there are still many worthy young adults in our community making a real difference in people’s lives. We hope that many will take the time to nominate someone they know.”

For a nomination form, call Margaret Sell at 330-643-5516; write to United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH 44304; or fill out an application online at our website, http://www.uwsummit.org/. Deadline for nominations is February 27, 2009.

United Way of Summit County encourages everyone to LIVE UNITED. Each of us has the power to improve lives and advance the common good when we give, advocate and volunteer. For more information on how to give now, on programs and services in our community, or to volunteer, call your United Way of Summit County at (330) 762-7601, visit our website at http://www.uwsummit.org/, or come to our offices at 90 N. Prospect St., Akron, Ohio.