April, 2010
Volunteer at West Philadelphia High School
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Im writing to inform you about an exciting new opportunity taking
place at West Philadelphia High School. The Community School staff at
WPHS is putting together a new Community Mentoring Program that will
be pairing Community members/professionals/students/faith-based groups with at-risk 9th and 10th graders at West who
are struggling a bit in school and could really use a some
encouragement [...]
This Thursday – Young Variety Celeb Bartenders’ Night at Public House!
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010This annual fundraiser features your favorite Local Celebs and Philadelphia Athletes, stepping behind the bar to mix cocktails and sell raffle tickets for a good cause.
**New this year: Local College & University Celebs! Come out and see who will be representing Your alma mater! (Temple, St. Joe’s, UPenn, Villanova and [...]
CORA for Kids Golf Classic – June 14, 2010
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010On Monday, June 14, CORA Services will be hosting their annual golf outing at JC Melrose Country Club in Cheltenham. They are offering a discount to Young Professionals under 40 who wish to put together a Foursome. The discounted Foursome total is $680 or $170 a person.
Full event details and registration information can be found [...]
BigThinking Greater Philadelphia, YPN Discount!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Join us for a discussion on entrepreneurship in Greater Philadelphia. We’ll talk with people who are elbow-deep in building their own business and hear stories of their failures and their triumphs. Our region’s future hinges on developing new businesses and new jobs. Let’s think big about how to build a culture of entrepreneurship here.
Summer Internships: Creating Opportunity for Youth in 2010
Thursday, April 15th, 2010The Young Professionals Network of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Young Friends of Philadelphia Youth Network have joined efforts to help support WorkReady Summer Internships through an online fundraising campaign.
Last year, working together, we raised $1,600 to provide one paid internship. 100% of your contribution will go towards Summer Internships. We currently have [...]
Volunteer on Election Day: May 18
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010The Committee of Seventy needs volunteers to help in its Voter Protection Program on May 18. Volunteers will spend Election Day visiting the polls and providing support for voters and election officers. It’s a great (nonpartisan) way to be right in the thick of the action.
YPN’s Third Annual Q&A with Mayor Nutter
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Last night’s YPN networking event on the beautiful St. Joseph’s University campus (Go Hawks!) was both informative and encouraging, as Dean DiAngelo and Mayor Nutter reminded us that Philadelphia is not all “doom and gloom”. Mayor Nutter’s overview recognized the fact that while Philadelphia is still in the midst of a recession, our city has [...]
CORA Services – Young Professional Event – 3/31 6pm @ The Field House
Monday, April 5th, 2010CORA Services, a Philadelphia based not-for-profit, would like to invite you to an opportunity to network with your peers and learn how you can become involved with a wonderful organization helping children and their families every day. The event will take place from 6-8pm at The Field House on Filbert Street.
One Free Drink w/ Registration [...]
Thank you Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Monday, April 5th, 2010YPN welcomed a group of enthusiastic young professionals for its monthly networking event, held at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse on Tuesday, March 16. One of the largest crowds YPN has seen all year enjoyed drinks and appetizer’s in Del Frisco’s wine vault on the lower level while discussing their jobs, companies, and ways to connect their networks.
YPN “Unplugged” with Mayor Nutter
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 April 5, 20106:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Saint Joseph's University Mandeville Hall 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
YPN and host, Saint Joseph’s University, are pleased to present our third “Unplugged” event with Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter will have a candid discussion with members of YPN about the state of the city and what YPN members and the business community can do to become more engaged in helping the City. The conversation [...]