GenNext provides meaningful volunteer and networking opportunities for individuals in their 20s and 30s, who learn how personal community involvement makes a positive impact, while getting a chance to interact with a vibrant, diverse and talented group of peers and local professional leaders.
GenNext is St. Louis’ premier organization for young professionals. We strengthen our region by developing young leaders and involving, engaging, educating and connecting each other in exceptional ways. The organization is led by a steering committee of young professionals. Click here to meet them.
Get Involved
There’s no membership cost or requirements — just sign up for one of the projects or events on our calendar, or subscribe to the GenNext e-newsletter. Once you join GenNext, you’ll get to pick from a wide selection of activities. Find out more about getting involved.
Service Projects
With an outstanding commitment to community volunteering, GenNext stands out from other young professional groups. Each month offers new opportunities to help out around the region. Projects include painting, landscaping, entertaining seniors, making crafts with kids and lots more. You’ll build friendships while serving alongside your peers at these fun, meaningful volunteer events. Read about some past and upcoming events.
Networking
At exclusive events such as our CEO lunches, you’ll get to discuss your career and how philanthropy fits into your future. These small, invitation-only gatherings introduce you to some of St. Louis’ most influential business and community leaders who support the United Way. Read about some past and upcoming events.
Social Events
From sports to rooftop happy hours, GenNext regularly holds fun social events. Often our events have a philanthropic twist, such as our holiday party that raises money for a United Way agency. We also partner with other young professional groups to share ideas and connections. Read about some past and upcoming events.
United Way
GenNext is the young professionals group of United Way of Greater St. Louis, which invests more than $1 million a week to help 1 out of every 3 people in our community by funding nearly 200 agencies, running a 24-hour information and referral hotline, providing volunteer service to nonprofits, giving one-time grants, supporting community initiatives and more. GenNext is a critical piece in United Way’s mission.