United Way Young Leaders Society

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

🐟 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🐟

Join us tomorrow evening at Cypress Inn Pavilion for the 3rd Annual Family Fish Fry benefiting the United Way of West Alabama Emergency Fund.

Skip the cooking, bring the family, and enjoy a relaxing evening on the river with great food, live music, games, and friends.

✔️ All-you-can-eat catfish
✔️ Kids 10 & under eat FREE
✔️ Live music
✔️ Games from Hoop Tuscaloosa
✔️ Drinks & cash bar available

📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Cypress Inn Pavilion

Whether you’re coming straight from work or bringing the whole family, we’d love to see you there.

🎟️ Tickets are still available: https://givebutter.com/yls-fishfry-2026

05/27/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK away from the Family Fish Fry! 🐟

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd at Cypress Inn Pavilion for a fun evening on the river benefiting the United Way of West Alabama Emergency Fund.

✔️ All-you-can-eat catfish
✔️ Live music
✔️ Games for the kids
✔️ Drinks & cash bar
✔️ Kids 10 & under eat FREE

Grab your friends, bring the family, and let us handle dinner for the night.

📅 June 3rd | 5 PM
📍 Cypress Inn Pavilion

🎟️ Tickets: https://givebutter.com/yls-fishfry-2026

05/19/2026

Congratulations to one of our YLS executive team members, Jac Mixon, on being appointed to the Literacy Council board!

Meet one of our newest board members, Jac Mixon!

"I have worked in Training, L&D, or Talent Development for 10 years, with a background in Instructional Design and eLearning. I strive to create impactful programs that foster both individual and organizational growth. I've had the privilege to spearhead some cool programs and develop some fun classes, especially Leadership Development, but my favorite is seeing the impact that the programs or classes have outside of the training room.

My passion for community and wanting to help people succeed was my primary motivation to join LCWA. Our community thrives when our people thrive, and LCWA's vision to build a community where everyone has the opportunity to function to a greater level aligns with my personal values perfectly. "

Welcome to LCWA 📚

05/14/2026

Let us handle dinner on June 3rd!

After a long workday, the last thing you want to do is cook. So don’t.

Join us for the Family Fish Fry on Wednesday, June 3 at the beautiful Cypress Inn Pavilion for a casual evening on the river filled with great food, cold drinks, music, games, and community fun — all benefiting the United Way of West Alabama Emergency Fund.

🐟 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CATFISH
🌭 Chicken tenders & hot dogs for the kids
🥤 Soft drinks provided by Buffalo Rock
🍺 Cash bar available
🏀 Games & entertainment from Hoop Tuscaloosa
🎶 Relaxed riverfront atmosphere

📍 Cypress Inn Pavilion
🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM

🎟 $25 per person
👧 Kids 10 & under eat FREE

No need to rush home, change clothes, or worry about dinner plans — just come as you are, grab a plate, enjoy the river view, and spend the evening with friends and family while supporting a great cause.

A huge thank you to Harvest Select for providing the catfish and additional food items, Buffalo Rock for providing drinks, and Hoop Tuscaloosa for bringing the fun!

🎫 Get tickets here: https://givebutter.com/yls-fishfry-2026

Questions? Contact Austin Smithson at [email protected]

04/27/2026

04/17/2026

YLS getting it done today! They built a StoryWalk in Eutaw this morning.
Posts installed. ✅
Hand-mixed cement. ✅
2x4s cut. ✅
Had fun! ✅
Thanks to this team, the StoryWalk is ready for families to enjoy!

04/16/2026

Game Night Reminder! Join Best Buddies Alabama tonight at Emmanual Baptist for fun, fellowship & games! They would love to see some friendly faces!

04/07/2026

🏀Congratulations to our 2026 YLS March Madness Winners! 🏀
More than $1,000 was raised and will directly benefit the winner's United Way partner agency of choice! Thank you to everyone who played. Winners, be on the lookout for an email from Austin about picking our prize packages:)

01/23/2026

Congratulations to our Honorees!
We’re proud to announce the 2025-2026 West Alabama Leaders Awards honorees as we celebrate 10 years of WAYLAS. These outstanding individuals exemplify leadership, service, and a deep commitment to strengthening our community. Join us for a special luncheon as we honor their impact and recognize a decade of leadership in West Alabama.

Monday, February 23
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuscaloosa River Market

Get your tickets: https://givebutter.com/WAYLA2026
Individual tickets, half tables, and full tables available.