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
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, September 14th, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
DuPagePads Walk 4 Home – Saturday, September 17th, 10:00am-2:00pm – College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Register to participate or volunteer! Additional information and registration available here.
DuPagePads Warphole Tournament – Saturday, October 15th, 2:00pm-6:00pm – Wheaton Bank, Wheaton
Register to participate or volunteer! Additional information and registration available here.
Rotary Club of Naperville Trivia Night Fundraiser – Thursday, October 27th, 7:30pm-9:30pm – Judd Kendall VFW, Naperville
Fundraiser benefitting DuPagePads and Hesed House. Register to participate! Sign-up here
DuPagePads Wake Up Your Spirit Day – Wednesday, November 2nd, 8:00am-9:30am – College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Attend an inspirational morning with a keynote speaker during breakfast. Additional information available here.
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, November 9th, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
Young Professionals’ Social – December 6th-7th – TBD
More information to come!
Dinner Service at Interim Housing Center (IHC) – Wednesday, January 11th, 5:00pm-7:30pm – IHC, Downers Grove
4-6 volunteers needed to serve dinners to clients. Sign-up here
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
