YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CIRCLE (YPC)

We are not only young professionals in the Ocoee Region. We are young philanthropists who are passionate about our careers and our community.

 YPC Membership Criteria

  • Young Professional in the Ocoee Region (no age restriction)
  • Minimum annual gift of $365 to United Way of the Ocoee Region (just $1 per day or $30 per month)
  • Be sure to utilize your company's match program and pledge through your workplace campaign, if available. 

YPC Membership Benefits

  • Volunteer Opportunities: serve our community in Bradley and Polk Counties through volunteer opportunities alongside your fellow YPC members
  • Networking: connect with like-minded peers to expand your personal and professional network.
  • Learning: learn about our area's most pressing challenges and the ways in which you can help address them through philanthropy and service. 
  • Professional Growth: develop your professional skills through regular development opportunities.

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Interested in Joining YPC?

Contact Nicole Gibbs at nicolegibbs@unitedwayocoee.org or 423-479-2020 if you are already making a gift of at least $365 and would like to become a YPC member. If you are not yet giving and would like to become a member, simply click here, set your annual gift at a minimum of $365, and select "YPC Membership" in the target dropdown.


YPC Events

July 25, 2025 - Day of Action
September 18, 2025 - YPC Kickoff Party - Circle Up at Inman Social
October 30, 2025 - Lunch with a Leader - Dr. Phil Cook (Lee University)
November 25, 2025 - Celebrity Bagging Volunteer Event (4-5 p.m. - Food City on Ocoee Crossing)
December 13, 2025 - William Hall Rodgers Christmas Basket Distribution 
January 21, 2026 - Make a Change Day Volunteer Event + After-Hours Social 
February 19, 2026 - Lunch with a Leader (Community Needs Panel)
March 26, 2026 - Impact Report & Awards Celebration
April 2026 - Lunch With a Leader (TBD)
May 2026 - Wrap Up Event