3rd Annual “Halfway to St. Patty’s Day”
Social Hosted by Young Pros
Held at Dicey Riley’s in
Ft. Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – St. Patrick’s Day was a great day with the Young Pros as they showed off their green and pride of the Irish. And what venue could be better than at Dicey Riley’s Irish Pub in downtown Ft. Lauderdale? The event kicked off the 3rd Annual “Halfway to St. Patty’s Day” celebration, and you have to be Irish to participate. The members of the Young Pros sported their best “Kiss Me I’m Irish” attire including beads, pins, and of course, green, green, green. Hometown local favorite, DJ ALPS provided the music that kept the crowd energized through the evening. A raffle was held with prizes donated by Wyndham Vacation Resorts and New Times. Overall, the group raised over $700 for the Covenant House Florida.

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.

Upcoming events for the Young Professionals for Covenant House include: October 17 – social at The Addison in Boca Raton; October 25 – social at Himmarshee Side Bar, Fort Lauderdale; October 27 ,2007 - Covenant House Florida's "All Friends on Deck" Celebration Luncheon Hosted Aboard Holland America Line's ms Zuiderdam Port Everglades. The biggest event of the year: 14th Annual “Cranberry Jam” Street party in front on the Parrot Lounge, Ft. Lauderdale – November 21. Mark your calendars!

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

Jessica Osman, Sheena Kwatersi, Ryan Jacobson

Clay Will, Dave O'Connor, Jessica Osman, Paul Trefzer, Cory Marin

Lauren Frank, DeeDee Dalton

Frank Zimmerman, Laura Aker

Young Professionals for Covenant House Host 70’s Retro Costume Party at Automatic Slims

The night was capped off with a costume contest for the best of the best in 70s apparel. In addition, a 3 day/ 2 night stay at a US Wyndham Resort was raffled off, courtesy of Wyndham Vacation Resorts. In total, the event raised over $1,800 for Covenant House Florida. The night was sponsored by Automatic Slims, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Budweiser, Bud Select, Landshark Lager, Three Olives Vodka, Michelle Elaine Designs, DJ Alps, The New Times, BocaRaton.com, and LiveWeston.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CARIBBEAN CRUISE

The Young Professionals for Covenant House recently returned from a Caribbean Cruise raising awareness and over $1,000 for Covenant House Florida.

Evelyn Pardee and Pam Superdock

Ila Burrell, Chris Dennis and Cheryl Lechtenberg

Vicki Kirk and John Haley

Wendy McCrady, Gina Graves and Mike Paparella

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: a social at 88 Dueling Pianos at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino May 30, S.T.A.R. Comedy Night at the Hollywood Playhouse June 2, Hurricane Season Kick-Off Party at Crazy 8’s at Riverfront June 7 and a social at Gatsby’s in Boca on June 21. The big event of the season is the 9th Annual Young Pros “Lost at Sea” Cruise Aug 23 – 27.

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.YPFCH.org

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