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 31, 2026 - Day of Action

September 24, 2026 - YPC Kickoff Party - Headed to Headrick's
October 22, 2026 - Lunch with a Leader - Jeff Jones (Whirlpool)
November 24, 2026 - Celebrity Bagging Volunteer Event (4-5 p.m. - Food City on Ocoee Crossing)

December 11, 2026 - William Hall Rodgers Christmas Basket Distribution 
January 2027 - Make a Change Day Volunteer Event + After-Hours Social 
February 18, 2027 - Lunch with a Leader (TBD)

March 25, 2027 - Impact Report & Awards Celebration
April 15, 2027 - Lunch With a Leader (TBD)
May 20, 2027 - Season Wrap Up (TBD)