Our Community · In Action
From community forums and awareness initiatives to national competitions and gala celebrations, our events serve as meaningful milestones in our mission to foster connection, reduce social isolation, and strengthen communities through education, leadership, and shared purpose.
Select a program below to learn more and apply. Seats are limited — apply early to secure your place.
A distinguished hybrid summer leadership experience for NJ high school students. Participants drive real change in mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, autism advocacy, and public speaking. Earn community service hours, strengthen your college application, and present initiatives to a live audience at the Recognition & Awards Ceremony.
Open to Grades 3–12, two tracks: Innovation & AI. Compete solo or as a team. Projects are judged on scientific merit, originality, communication, real-world impact, and responsible development. Top finishers earn scholarships and Newton Honors Society invitations.
A community health symposium bringing together medical experts and community leaders to discuss prevention, early detection, and life-saving awareness around stroke and cancer.
A structured advocacy forum bringing together mental health professionals, community organizers, youth advocates, and families for focused panel discussions and actionable pathways toward community-level mental wellness. Attendees left equipped with practical tools for change.
UFI's inaugural community luncheon — an intimate gathering of leaders, families, and healthcare advocates opening candid conversations about mental wellness, resilience, and community support systems across New Jersey.
View Event PhotosOpen globally to ages 13–25. Theme: "What Mental Wellness Means to You." Top 3 winners received gift cards and certificates. All participants received certificates of participation. Entries submitted via online form.
Full Competition DetailsUnited For Impact launched the very first Youth Mental Wellness Ambassador Program — establishing the foundation for what has become one of UFI's most impactful recurring programs. The inaugural cohort engaged in mental health awareness campaigns, built advocacy skills, and established the community-service framework that shapes every cohort that follows.
