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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.
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.
Join GenNEXT for their upcoming Summer Fun Product Drive, happening throughout May 2025! Help ensure all kids can enjoy a summer of play, laughter, and adventure by collecting essential outdoor toys and summer items for families in need. Your support makes a difference in keeping kids active, engaged, and smiling all summer long!
Sign up to become a drop-off location to help us collect much-needed summer items donated by members of the public.
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.
GenNEXT raised over $3,400 and collected more than 700 essential products during their 2021 and 2022 Period Promise campaigns.
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.
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.
