We are excited for you to join us at the YNPNNYC Holiday and 2020 Launch party! Our Board is working diligently to ensure that you have the tools that are needed to launch into 2020 and make it count more than ever. It is in this spirit that we are taking a moment of introspection to give you some words from board members about what 2020 means for us and how we are working together to build the YNPNNYC community to support you- the nonprofit and civic-minded professionals of 2020!
Can you imagine walking into the office and telling people “I have so much free time?” Free time is something that we all dream about. But deep down, we are afraid of having too much of it. It’s like when we were teenagers, we wanted more freedom and wished our parents wouldn’t be so strict. But after we actually moved out on our own, it’s nice to be back at the parents’ house and feel taken care of.
Non-profit professionals are on the ground doing the work that serves the most needy and vulnerable in our communities. They are advocating for those who face the challenge of homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence and more. Non-profit professionals have a heart of service but they often find themselves working for lower salaries and without consistent raises. While non-profit professionals are working hard for others, they may often find themselves struggling financially. This is especially so for the young professionals who are now faced with paying off student loans and are living in high-cost areas like New York City.
Photography is provided by Third Curtain Productions and Jay EsPhotography
