GenNext raises $2,500 at holiday party
On Dec. 4, 2007, more than 150 GenNext members and guests celebrated a successful year. More than $2,500 was raised for St. Vincent’s Home to buy gifts, winter coats and shoes for children staying at the United Way-funded agency this holiday season.
Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres at the contemporary Randall Gallery in downtown St. Louis.
This event marked GenNext’s most successful year yet: members contributed more than 875 hours of community service and more than a dozen United Way funded agencies received help from GenNext volunteers.
For many who attended the holiday party, this was their first GenNext event, but they look forward to attending more events in 2008. Party-goer James Rogers said he was looking for a way to get more involved in his community and this sounded like a great way to make a difference, especially with his busy schedule.
Other revelers have been actively involved with GenNext and enjoyed catching up with people they had met at past events. Christy Oldani recognized several faces.
“It was fun to get together with fellow GenNexters and celebrate our accomplishments from the service projects with the many United Way agencies throughout the year,” Oldani said.
United Way’s GenNext program invites people in their twenties and thirties to strengthen the St. Louis community by participating in meaningful volunteer opportunities, learning from influential leaders and networking with a diverse group of peers. GenNext is a great way for young professionals to get involved in the community while advancing their careers.
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