Are you a young professional in your 20s or 30s, passionate about making a difference in your community? GenNEXT is where you belong. Join this dynamic movement of community builders united by their commitment to social justice.
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United Way’s GenNEXT is a volunteer-led initiative designed to inspire the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in our community. Led by a diverse group of young professionals, GenNEXT creates opportunities and experiences tailored to folks in their 20s and 30s who want to make a difference, learn new skills, and gain fresh perspectives.
Make an Impact: Engage in initiatives that directly benefit and uplift the lives of people in our community. Whether it’s through fundraising, collection drives, or hands-on outreach, your involvement will make a tangible difference.
Enhance Your Leadership and Professional Skills: Through active participation in our projects and events, you’ll develop valuable skills that will propel your personal and professional growth.
Expand Your Network: Connect with other passionate young professionals who share your commitment to making a difference. Together, we amplify our impact and broaden our horizons.
Access Tailored Educational Opportunities: We provide learning experiences designed to enrich your knowledge and skills, empowering you to be a more effective leader and community advocate.
Choose Your Impact: Participate in the initiatives that resonate most with you and fit your schedule.
Each year, GenNEXT's dedicated volunteers lead initiatives that drive social change while developing their leadership, networking, and professional skills. See some of this impact in action.
This podcast delivered by the GenNEXT Cabinet features stories and people from the Edmonton region to inform, inspire, and invite others to join us in building resilient and thriving communities.
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With the help of local businesses, GenNEXT collected more than 1,300 learning essentials for children and families supported by ABC Head Start Society in the summer of 2026.
Together, GenNEXT distributed 700+ new and gently used summer essentials — from soccer balls and sidewalk chalk to sunscreen and skipping ropes — to Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre in 2025.
Pauline shares how joining United Way’s GenNext Cabinet helped transform a move to a new city into a year of connection, purpose, and community.
Discover how healing in Indigenous and marginalized communities is rooted in interconnected relationships, cultural traditions, and community strength, as shared by Pamela Spurvey, Indigenous Wellness Coordinator and facilitator for United Way’s Empower U program.
Get a look inside the GenNEXT Cabinet, where young professionals in the Alberta Capital Region come together to lead initiatives, advocate for change, and create lasting impact through United Way.
Discover how art therapy is transforming mental health care in the Alberta Capital Region through local agencies like The Family Centre. Supported by United Way, their innovative approach helps individuals build resilience, express emotions, and find healing through creativity.
If you’re interested in learning more about opportunities to make a difference in your community through GenNEXT, join today.
Want to take on a leadership role and be involved in strategic planning, event coordination, and advocacy — all while making a tangible social impact? Maybe you belong on the GenNEXT Cabinet! This is your chance to align your values with action and help create meaningful change in our community.
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