Since September, United Way Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) has gathered teams of young professionals, mentors, judges, sponsors and volunteers with the sole purpose of addressing barriers that contribute to local hunger and access to food.
At today’s virtual event, you will hear stories full of inspiration. You will get insight into the eight-week competition experience, learn more about the issue of hunger and access to food in our community, and learn which team will be awarded the chance to implement their winning idea.
Below is an abbreviated version of the 2021 Case Challenge.
You are a consulting team tasked with creating a United Way public awareness campaign. Within this campaign, the underlying goal is to raise visibility of local resources that address food insecurity in the Greater Hartford region.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s mission is to engage and bring together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and families in our community. Our vision is a community where opportunities are available for every child to succeed in school and for every family to achieve financial security. 
ELS is a convener of local, young professionals. ELS members represent a new generation of leaders 
