Lifestyle/Philanthropy
Recently, the Fayetteville Young Professionals (FYP) gathered to celebrate a holiday social. This is a recently formed group, of which I am a member, of 21-40 year old professionals in Fayetteville, NC with the following mission.
“To create a network of young professionals in the greater Fayetteville area that fosters personal and professional development through relationship building, skill enhancement, community enrichment, and career advancement opportunities; to engage them to take ownership in the future success of our community.”
The goals of this group include:
- Increased interaction with peer group
- Keep young professionals in Fayetteville
- Enhance career development
- Increase career opportunities
- Contribute to the community
I want to discuss the first and last goals. On December 10, approximately 60 FYP members gathered for a holiday social. Guests were asked to contribute a minimum $10 to the FYP toy drive for the Salvation Army. More than $650 was raised that evening as young professionals mingled, exchanged business cards, discussed business within their respective sectors, dined on hors d’oeurves, and danced.
During the following days, a couple of the members volunteered to collect angels from the local shopping mall’s Angel Tree, which indicated the child’s name and desired gift. Afterwards, they shopped until every wish was granted, and some.
Today, a few of those members gathered to donate the toys for needy children at one of Santa’s workshops, better known as the Salvation Army warehouse. Volunteers were busy packing the gifts to distribute in time for Christmas.
A local restaurant, New Deli, donated the food for the evening. A local night club, the Speakeasy, provided the venue, and FYP volunteers worked to create a festive party. The increased interaction of this peer group is leading to greater community contributions, beyond financial donations. The collaboration of vendors, businesses, and volunteers is leading to a more cohesive community where we are increasingly more socially alert and progressively active in caring for our neighbors.
http://fayettevillencchamber.org/fayettevilleyoungprofessionals.php
1 Comment to Lifestyle/Philanthropy
Fayetteville Young Professionals is much needed in our community. Social events are a fantastic way to meet others and network and professional development events are pinpointed to help you advance. There is no better place than Fayetteville and, if you are not already involved, you should be!
December 18, 2009