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The United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) Junior Board is a new and
growing community of young professionals in their twenties and thirties
dedicated to improving the lives of low and moderate income New Yorkers.
The mission of the Junior Board is to support UNH's critical work of
delivering social services and innovative programs to New York City
neighborhoods through its settlement houses and community centers in the
five boroughs. UNH acts on behalf of its 38 nonprofit members by advocating for public policies and social services,
and working with them to build institutional leadership. Members of the
Junior Board are UNH ambassadors, raising funds to support UNH's
efforts and building institutional leadership by engaging socially
responsible young professionals in the work of UNH and its settlement
houses.
The Junior Board understands that many young professionals in New
York City have the skills, resources and drive to affect social and
political change. The Junior Board offers unique opportunities for
members to serve as advocates for UNH's important work, meeting with
political candidates and elected officials, planning social and policy
events, and volunteering directly in New York City's settlement houses.
Junior Board members learn about the challenges facing nonprofit social
service providers in New York City and gain the tools to overcome these
obstacles, providing ample opportunity for Board leadership and personal
development.
The 2013 UNH Junior Board Co-Leaders are:
Joanna Crispe
Project Manager, Disruptor Foundation at Tribeca Film Festival
Daniel Fletcher, CPA
Ernst & Young LLP, Manager - International Tax Services - Transactions
Cody Grant, CPA
Ernst & Young LLP, Senior Associate- International Tax Services
Jaclyn Green-Stock
Center for Court Innovation, Planner- Midtown Community Court
Kamuzu Saunders
JP Morgan Chase, Vice President-US Equity Client Portfolio Manager
Huai-Ming Xu
SK Capital Partners, Associate
The United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) Junior Board is a new and growing community of young professionals in their twenties and thirties dedicated to improving the lives of low and moderate income New Yorkers. The mission of the Junior Board is to support UNH's critical work of delivering social services and innovative programs to New York City neighborhoods through its settlement houses and community centers in the five boroughs.
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Join the Junior Board
To join the Junior Board, please fill out the Junior Board Application and email it to juniorboard@unhny.org. Upon submission, you will be contacted
by the Junior Board Membership Committee to discuss your application,
UNH Junior Board requirements, and opportunities to get involved.
Junior Board Application (41 KB) 23-Apr-2011
Questions can be directed to
juniorboard@unhny.org
Calling all college-bound teens!!! Connect with the UNH Junior Board today. The Ask a Friend program connects you with our group of young professionals who were in your shoes not too long ago. They will answer your questions about your transition from high school to college to career. Click to ask a friend today!
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UNH’s Junior Board offered a source of support and encouragement to college freshmen who had been involved in college access programs at UNH member agencies! Learn more about the Care Package Program.
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The United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) Junior Board is a new and growing community of young professionals in their twenties and thirties dedicated to improving the lives of low and moderate income New Yorkers. The mission of the Junior Board is to support UNH's critical work of delivering social services and innovative programs to New York City neighborhoods through member settlement houses in the five boroughs.
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Latest News
Friday, July 20, 2012
The Junior Board’s College Care Package Project is well underway! UNH and Junior Board Co-Leaders would like to thank Joanna Crispe, Julia Miller, Joi Rae, Crystal Reece, Jason Wong, Clare Premo, Jae Yi, and Matthew Phifer of Henry Street Settlement for volunteering to be a part of the Care Package Committee and putting forth a mighty effort in helping make this project a reality. By staying in contact with students who have previously been a part of college access programs housed at our various agencies, The UNH Junior Board hopes to act as a continuing support system for these students and help them maintain a positive attitude as they tackle the college transition.
Want to get involved?
UNH would greatly appreciate the donation of new items that can be included in the care packages. Given that we want to keep the packages as uniform as possible, we hope to get at least 25 – preferably 50 – of each item. Anything that can be utilized by a first year college student is welcomed, and items can include school supplies, snacks, electronics, and hygiene/health products. If you have any contact with companies that can provide such items, please contact us here.
We are also currently looking for volunteers who would be interested in being a part of our Care Package Packing Party this fall. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to hang out with other volunteers, make new connections, learn about the Junior Board, and of course improve everyone’s wrapping and packaging skills! Sign up for the Packing Party here.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
UNH's Junior Board took part in a career panel for young people at UNH Member Henry Street Settlement (HSS) on March 2nd. UNH Board member Nelson Hioe expressed the purpose of the panel best when he said, "Life is a lot harder when you walk alone."
The goal was to connect young people enrolled in HSS programs with successful young adults who might be able to offer advice or constructive assistance along their paths to adulthood. "College is your silver bullet," Ramik Williams told the group as he shared his own experience of being the first person from his family to graduate from college.
The Junior Board will be holding similar career
panels for young people at other UNH Member agencies. If you are
interested in joining a panel or learning more about the Junior Board,
please reach out to Jesel Roosevelt at jroosevelt@unhny.org
See photos from the career panel at www.facebook.com/unhny
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