Student United Way is a leadership and service program that empowers high school students to make a difference in their community. Through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy, Student United Way members support United Way of Norman’s mission to improve lives and strengthen our community.
Students gain valuable leadership experience, connect with local nonprofits, and participate in hands-on projects that address youth opportunity, financial security, and healthy communities. Whether organizing service events or raising awareness about critical issues, Student United Way members are creating lasting impact while developing skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Engage
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Student United Way Engage provides first-year high school students with opportunities to enhance their leadership skills and improve their community. This leadership academy runs for eight weeks every spring and gives members a chance to meet other first-year students in Norman with similar interests.
LEAD
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Student United Way LEAD (Leadership, Exploration, And Development) is a United Way of Norman youth initiative. The group is open to incoming juniors, and seniors that want to take the initiative of identifying problems and issues that kids, teens, and families face, and address a way to solve them. This will involve fundraising, volunteer work, monthly meetings, and a commitment to the cause.