Young Professionals for Covenant House
Venture on the Intracoastal
for a Kayak Outing

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Young Pros put on their nylon shorts and water shoes and dipped their kayaks in the water for a sunset tour of Ft. Lauderdale along the Intracoastal waterways. The sunset quickly turned to moonlight making the backdrop for the excursion on the water even more spectacular. Over 30 Young Professionals participated, raising almost $1,000 for the Covenant House Florida. After an evening of kayaking along the Intracoastal, the group met up with other Young Pros at The Parrot in Ft. Lauderdale. The kayak outing proved to be so successful, the Young Pros will be arranging other outdoor activities throughout the year.

Young Professionals for Covenant House is a dedicated group of adults between the ages of 21-45 helping to raise money and increase awareness for Covenant House Florida by hosting socials and special events in the South Florida area. Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless and at-risk youths under 21 including teen parents and their babies.

Covenant House Florida relies primarily on private support–not on tax dollars- to reach out and respond to kids with nowhere else to turn. Our array of services encompasses: street outreach, shelter care-nourishing meals, clean clothes and a safe place to sleep (104 beds-Ft. Lauderdale and 44 beds-Orlando), counseling case management and therapy, referrals, health assessment at onsite clinic, family reunification, substance abuse intervention-drug and alcohol education, pregnancy prevention and teen parent education, education-full time school for younger teens, GED classes toward high school equivalency, employment assistance project, transportation assistance, pastoral ministry, Rights of Passage-transitional housing for older adolescents bridging into independent living.

Upcoming events for the Young Professionals for Covenant House include: Sunday, August 19 -Diving and Snorkeling Excursion, Wednesday, August 22 - Pre-Cruise Party at the Yankee Clipper which is open to cruisers and any Young Pro’s, August 23-27 - 9th Annual Young Pro's "Lost at Sea" Cruise.

For more information about Covenant House Florida, how you can help contribute financially, donate needed items or to join the Young Professionals for Covenant House call (954) 568-7901 or visit the YPFCH web-site at www.youngpros.net

Julie Harrouff and Jason Jacobs

Tamar Riley and Amanda Riley

Mike Levin and Laura Aker

kayaking at sunset

Beat the Tax Blues"

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
5:30 - 8:30 pm

The Cove
1754 SE 3rd Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 On the Intercoastal, with Free Parking

Includes: 2 complimentary drinks (beer, wine, and well) & Appetizers Raffle with items to "Beat the Tax Blues" with!

Admission: $15 for members - $20 for guests - $30 for new memberships and renewals

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR COVENANT HOUSE
733 Breakers Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
YPFCH HOTLINE (954) 568-7901