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Serving the community starts with serving the people who live in it. Since 1972, Mobile United has worked to develop leaders at every stage of life—helping them understand our city, connect across differences, and step confidently into roles that move Mobile forward.
Through immersive, relationship-driven experiences, our programs & task forces deepen participants’ understanding of our city’s history, systems, challenges, and opportunities.
We bring together individuals from different neighborhoods, professions, backgrounds, and perspectives—creating space for honest conversation, shared learning, and meaningful connection.
Leadership, at its core, is about people. And when people are informed, connected, and empowered, communities grow stronger.
Mobile United offers leadership programs for every stage of life—connecting people to Mobile, to one another, and to the work of strengthening our community.
A nine-month program for high school students to explore community issues, develop leadership skills, and complete an individual service project.
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A prevention and leadership program preparing high school students to provide mental health and substance-use support.
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A program for young professionals ages 21–35 who want to deepen their connection to Mobile, build relationships, and complete a collaborative class project.
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A nine-month experience for emerging and established leaders focused on community issues, cross-sector learning, and team-based service projects.
Learn MoreWhen leaders are ready to move from learning to action, Our task forces provide a place to do the work. Our task forces bring together residents, professionals, and community partners around the issues that most directly shape daily life in Mobile.
Each task force focuses on a specific area of community life, creating space for people with different experiences and perspectives to share insight, develop ideas, and take coordinated action.
Supporting the work of both the Mobile County Public School System and the Mobile Area Education Foundation in helping students succeed.
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Helping residents engage with elected officials and participate meaningfully in local government.
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Leading environmental efforts like the Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride, Green Drinks, and the MLK Day of Service cleanup.
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Building equity through events & classes that foster communication, understanding & meaningful interaction between different groups of people.
LEARN MOREYouth Leadership Mobile students from the Class of 2025 spent the day serving at Feeding the Gulf Coast, supporting the organization’s Supplemental Senior program, which provides monthly food assistance to individuals over the age of 65 through partner agencies across the region. Working together, students packed just under 200 boxes of food—each box representing a month of support for a senior facing food insecurity.
Throughout the day, participants saw firsthand how coordinated volunteer efforts help sustain essential community systems. By contributing their time and energy, students directly supported Feeding the Gulf Coast’s mission to reduce hunger while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges older adults face when accessing reliable nutrition. The experience highlighted how structured service and teamwork can translate into meaningful, immediate impact
Every leader has a story. See how our programs, task forces, alumni, and partners are making a difference across Mobile.
Mobile United develops leaders at every stage of life—helping them understand our city, connect across differences, and step confidently into roles that move Mobile forward.
Curious about a program, partnership, or membership? We’d love to hear from you!
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