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Join us for an evening of festive cheer and giving back at the Young Professionals Alliance Merry Mixer!

This is your chance to connect with fellow young professionals while supporting an incredible cause – Young & Established. Y&E provides essential resources like food, clothing, and backpacks, alongside programs such as workshops, cooking classes, and monthly haircuts to empower youth and support their families. The Y&E Community Center serves as a safe space where children can thrive, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills.

Giving Back

• Toy Drive: Your registration “fee” is one new toy (infant–17 years old)
• Suggested Toy List:
  • Soft plush toys, board books, soft stacking toys, pretend-play sets
  • Dolls or action figures, building blocks (Lego/Duplo), musical toys
  • Board/card games, chapter or illustration books, sports/outdoor toys
  • Puzzles, science kits, art/craft supplies
• Silent Auction: All proceeds benefit Young & Established
• Monetary Donations: 100% of contributions go directly to the nonprofit, helping empower young people to realize their potential, set and achieve goals, and become successful community members.

Event Highlights

• Ugly Sweater Contest – wear your best (or worst!) holiday look
• Food & Drink – Appetizers + cash bar
• Music & Fun – DJ Chris Johnson will keep the party going

Special Thanks

We are grateful to our generous sponsors for making this event possible and for supporting the YPA’s mission of developing young leaders and strengthening our community.

Come mingle, celebrate, and make a difference this holiday season. Together, we can spread joy and hope!

Can’t make it to the event? You can still support! Simply visit the Y&E Donation Portal to make a monetary donation directly to Young & Established.