DuPagePads Young Professionals Network
DuPagePads Young Professionals play a key role in supporting our mission, with a strong presence at all DuPagePads events and volunteering at the Interim Housing Center. Members are generous with their time, money, and skills, assisting DuPagePads in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering.
Purpose
Introduce emerging leaders to the mission of DuPagePads, to end homelessness in DuPage County, through volunteering, leadership, fundraising, and engagement.
Annual Benefits to Members
- Opportunity to build upon the impact DuPagePads has on the DuPage community
- Explore leadership opportunities
- Gain volunteer experience and professional team building
- Network with other young professionals throughout the DuPage community
- Participate in and develop Fundraising Events
- Engage in making a difference, having fun, and creating a positive social impact in the community
While not required, we ask those who join the group to also donate $50 to help buy food and materials for Interim Housing volunteer outings. Members who donate $50 or more annually help provide meals for our clients and receive additional discounts and benefits at DuPagePads events. To contribute to the Young Professional group, click here and select DuPagePads Young Professional Network for the reason.
Involvement
Volunteer
Prepare and serve dinner for DuPagePads Interim (overnight) Housing program; support DuPagePads programs by attending or volunteering at DuPagePads special eventsFundraise
YPN hosts semi-annual social/networking events, raising funds for DuPagePads.Upcoming Events
YPN IHC Dinner Service Volunteering will be the 2nd Wednesday of odd months. To sign-up for any volunteer shifts listed below, please click here
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, July 10, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers are needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
DuPagePads Drive for 155 – Saturday, July 13th, 4:30pm-10:00pm – Kart Circuit Autobahn, Joliet
Join DuPagePads for the fourteenth annual 4-hour karting enduro! Fifteen teams will compete with the goal of raising $155,000 for DuPagePads.
Bingo and Networking – Tuesday, July 16th, 5:30pm-7:30pm – The Fremont Bar & Grill, Westmont
Join the DuPagePads Young Professionals Network for a bingo social night at The Fremont Bar & Grill! Learn about DuPagePads YPN and socialize with other young professionals. Bingo will start at 6pm. Needed items for donations TBD.
Back to School Event – Saturday, July 27th – IHC, Downers Grove
More info coming soon
DuPagePads Charity Challenge: The Great Descent – Sunday, September 8th – Hotel Arista, Naperville
Join DuPagePads at this unique fundraiser with the opportunity to rappel off the roof at Hotel Arista.
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, September 11, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers are needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
DuPagePads Wake Up Your Spirit Day – Wednesday, October 30th, 8:00am-9:30am – Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn
Please join us for networking, a warm breakfast, inspirational messages, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April Redzic during the 22nd Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day.
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, November 13, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers are needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
Interested in becoming a YPN member? Complete the form below.
For additional information or questions regarding DuPagePads Young Professional Network, please contact: Carrie Flick at 630.480.4186 or CFlick@dupagepads.org
Executive Committee
- Jonathan Hicks – Chair
- Carrie Flick – Staff Liaison