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10/03/2011 - 10/14/2011 10/03/2011 - 10/14/2011

State of Young Philly

State of Young Philly is an annual two-week event series, which brings together and leverages the voice of young Philadelphia. This year’s series, ‘Building Our Future’, will engage, connect, and represent those with innovative approaches for building a better future for Philadelphia.

Location : Various Locations in Philadelphia

12/07/2011 12/07/2011

Holiday Shindig/Clothing Drive

Come party during the holidays with YIP!  In keeping with the holiday spirit, we have teamed up with The Northern Home for Children to accept clothing donations. Drinks and food will be served.

Location : Blue Bear Tavern, 216 S 11th St

02/13/2012 02/13/2012

#whyilovephilly party 2.0

We’re quickly approaching Valentine’s Day and nothing shows your love for the city we all adore quite like a #whyilovephilly bash!

Location : National Mechanics (3rd and Chestnut)

02/24/2012 02/24/2012

Board Prep Applications Now CLOSED

Thanks to everyone who applied! We are currently reviewing the applications and will get back to you as quickly as we can.

Location : Unknown

03/13/2012 03/13/2012

#notsxsw, #whyilovephilly party

YIP teams up with Geekadelphia and IndyHall for the latest installment in the event series.

Location : Barcade

03/27/2012 03/27/2012

Philly Politics 101

As we embark on a critical election year, national and local politics will consume the media. Young Involved Philadelphia is launching a bi-annual series, Philly Politics 101/201, sponsored by ElectNext and the Committee of Seventy. These events will provide education and political information to young professionals in our city.

Location : Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut)

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Philly Politics 101: Real Facts and Beer

  “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” – Abraham Lincoln On Tuesday evening, 90+ young Philadelphians assembled at Triumph Brewery in Old City – but not just [...]

Get Schooled in Philly Politics

Anyone who lives or works in Philadelphia probably sees the monumental City Hall on a daily basis.  You may pass it during your commute to work, on your way to grab a bite to eat at Reading Terminal Market, or even catch a glimpse of William Penn from miles away where he is still visible. [...]

YIP, Community Engagement, and the Spruce Foundation Gala

This past October saw the kick off of the second annual State of Young Philly (SOYP), a two-week event series which brings together and leverages the voice of young Philadelphia. I was in attendance for the Community Engagement night, which was my first exposure to Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP). It was clear from the moment I walked [...]

Philly has an increasing number of young professionals, but what about the schools?

Since I graduated college in 2004, I’ve been an educational reformer.. as a teacher, as a mentor for new teachers, as an education policy advocate, and now as a researcher. But it’s only been in recent months that I’ve started to have conversations with my friends about what our new role in the education reform community could [...]

Seven Ways to Improve Education in Philadelphia

Last Thursday, Young Involved Philadelphia partnered with the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal to launch its 6th edition focused on education with an “It starts with a conversation” event at WHYY. The edition features 50 articles written by local, regional, and national experts on a variety of topics, including an article I wrote on a new [...]

YIP Teamwork

I saw the below quote on a friends Facebook page, and I immediately thought of YIP and why we have been able to accomplish so much thus far. “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common [...]

Launching Board Prep program

Philadelphia, March 21 2011- Young Involved Philadelphia is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Board Prep program! Geared towards new and young board members, Board Prep participants gain insight and skills to serve the non-profit world as a responsible and successful board member. Board Prep is a five-session course led by local non-profit experts who [...]