Who We Are
The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is comprised of young professionals who are interested in supporting survivors of domestic violence in the Denver Metro area. Members achieve this through conducting public outreach, event planning, the paying of dues, and fundraising for the Sierra Russell Fund. In return, members receive access to exclusive networking events, social hours, and meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide a way to use their professional skills to give back to our community.
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Expectations and Benefits
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Introductory YPC Members: Receive email updates, invitations to at least six networking events each year, and opportunities to volunteer. Attend one or more of YPC’s special events each year.
Full YPC Members: Receive all of the above plus access to at least two unique events. Have the opportunity to vote on YPC leadership. Join in the planning committee for at least one of YPC’s special events. Receive discounts on any Rose Andom Center events. Pay dues of $120/ year.
YPC Leadership: Are elected annually by voting members. Attend monthly meetings with other leadership members. Plan and execute networking events, social hours, and special events. Commit to up to 5 hours of work on YPC projects per month. Pay dues of $120/ year.
Annual Dues
YPC Members are expected to pay an annual dues fee of $120. Members can pay monthly or a one-time-payment!
Annual Initiatives
Share the Love: YPC members collect toiletry and other care items and compile them into care bags for survivors to take with them after visiting the Rose Andom Center.
Denver Pride: Members get the opportunity to volunteer at a booth during Denver’s Pride weekend, providing information about safe and healthy LGBTQIA relationships and the services that the Rose Andom Center provides.
Fall Photo Shoot: Pairing with pro-bono photographers, the YPC plans and hosts a one day photo shoot offering professional, couple, and family photo sessions. All proceeds go to the Sierra Russell Fund.
2023 Intimate Partner Violence in Don Giovanni: A Community Discussion: This collaborative event between Opera Colorado and the Rose Andom Center will focus on the treatment and portrayals of women in the arts with a particular emphasis on opera. The intention is to have a panel discussion, featuring staff from the Rose Andom Center, the director and artists from Opera Colorado’s 2023 production of Don Giovanni, and a musicologist from DU.
Why the Sierra Russell Fund?
Named in honor of former board member Sierra Russell, the Sierra Russell Fund provides direct financial assistance to survivors with emergent needs. These needs include vital living expenses like utilities and groceries as well as safety measures such as emergency cell phones or repairing broken windows. The Sierra Russell Fund is available when no other resources can be accessed. Learn more about Sierra Russell here.