DuPagePads Young Professionals Network (YPN)
DuPagePads Young Professionals play a key role in supporting our mission, with a strong presence at all DuPagePads events. 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, select Other for reason, and input YP.
Involvement
Volunteer
Prepare and serve dinner for DuPagePads Interim (overnight) Housing program; support DuPagePads programs by attending or volunteering at DuPagePads special events
Fundraise
YPN hosts semi-annual social/networking events, raising funds for DuPagePads.
Upcoming Events
Networking, Trivia & Donations – Tuesday, May 10th, 6pm-9pm – Alter Brewing, Downers Grove
Come join the DuPagePads Young Professionals for trivia at Alter Brewing! Bring a donation of toiletries (full-sized preferred) for clients in need! Trivia will start at 7pm.
Volunteer at Ribfest – Sunday, June 19th, 4:15pm-10:00pm – DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton
12 volunteers needed to work the beer tent, contact Carrie to sign-up
Volunteer at Grove Fest – June 23rd-26th – Downtown Downers Grove
Volunteers needed for various shifts, contact Carrie to sign-up
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, July 13th, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-8 volunteers needed to serve dinners to clients
Networking, Bingo & Donations – Tuesday, July 19th, 5:30pm-8:30pm – Fremont Bar & Grill, Westmont
Come join the DuPagePads Young Professionals for bingo at Fremont Bar & Grill! Bring a donation of school supplies (needs list TBD) for our clients in need! Bingo will start at 6pm.
Backpacks for Students – Tuesday, August 2nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Wheaton/Downers Grove
Sort and distribute backpacks for clients
Volunteer at Old Naperville Day – Sunday, August 21st, 12:00pm-7:00pm – Downtown Naperville
2-4 volunteers needed for Info Tent, 6-12 volunteers needed for raffle ticket sales
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, September 14th, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-8 volunteers needed to serve dinners to clients
Please complete the form below if you are interested in becoming a member of the Young Professional Network.
YPN Interest Form
For 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
