Columbus Young Professionals Commit to Give Back to the Community at “Days of Action”
Staff Report From Columbus CEO
Friday, April 10th, 2015
Over 100 local Young Professionals have committed to make a difference in the community by giving over 300 volunteer hours to area non-profits during a two day span; Friday April 10th and Saturday, April 11th. This event is hosted by the Greater Columbus Georgia Young Professionals (YP), a program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
Days of Action is an opportunity for YP’s to fulfill their driven initiative to give back to the community Young Professionals members were encouraged to invite their, co-workers, friends and even family members to participate at the Days of Action. There are still opportunities to participate in this servant leadership activity information can be found at www.ypcolumbusga.com, those that register will receive a “Days of Action” t-shirt.
The Days of Action Opportunities Include:
* indicates Family Friendly
FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH
Habitat for Humanity
Shifts from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Help create housing for those in need.
Columbus Community Center
8:00am-12:00pm
Re-painting classrooms in the building
Food4KidsUSA*
3:30-5:00pm
Stuffing backpacks for kids in need
SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH
Boys & Girls Club*
10:00am- 2:00pm
Room Makeovers, painting
Easter Seals
8:30am-12:00pm
Painting several rooms in building
Girls, Inc.
1:00pm-3:00pm
Landscaping, organizing classrooms
Literacy Alliance*
11:00am-2:00pm
Participate in a book drive to provide kids in need with new reading materials.
House of T.I.M.E.
Shifts: 10:00am-2:00pm
Painting a large space in their building
For more information visit www.ypcolumbusga.com