Young Professional Organizations
Many community organizations have formed special membership groups in an effort to reach out to young professionals in the St. Louis region. The purpose of these groups is to raise awareness for the parent organization, encourage young professionals to network, and to create a venue for volunteer efforts. Participating in these organizations is a great way to support a cause while you make new friends and learn more about St. Louis.
A recent St. Louis Post Dispatch story featured these organizations on the front page
Connect With
"Connect With . . . " aims to showcase all the interesting and unique facets of St. Louis, whether it is arts and culture, community service, diversity initiatives, professional development or networking. In an effort to celebrate and raise awareness about St. Louis' resurgence, 35 young professional organizations are synchronizing their efforts in October to reach out to those members of the community that are not aware of the opportunities to get involved.
Fuel for the City
Fuel supports City neighborhood groups by providing volunteers to assist with their one day projects and events. Their efforts are intended to benefit the community through a pure and neutral relationship with its residents and businesses.
GenNext
The United Way of Greater St. Louis' GenNext provides meaningful volunteer and networking opportunities for individuals in their 20s and 30s. Participants learn how their personal community involvement makes a positive impact on the region, while getting a chance to interact with a diverse group of peers and local professional leaders.
Metropolis St. Louis
Metropolis works to create and promote an environment in the City of St. Louis that attracts and retains young people.
Missouri Botanical Garden Young Friends
Young Friends of the Garden is a program for young professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden:
to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life.
Professional Organization of Women (POW)
Professional Organization of Women is a non-profit organization whose members share a vision and commitment to enrich the professional, social and community aspirations of African American women in entry and mid-level management positions. POW pursues a breadth of community initiatives, networking activities, and learning activities as part of its mission.
Urban League Young Professionals
The goals of the Urban League Young Professionals are to serve as a base of support for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and its respective initiatives; to increase community involvement of members through development and programs; to strengthen leadership and professional development of members through organized directives; to promote the Urban League and its mission; and to provide a comprehensive orientation to the Urban League movement for new members.
Young Friends of the International Institute
I-Squared, the Young Friends Network of the International Institute of St. Louis strives to raise awareness of the agency, its services and volunteer opportunities, among young St. Louisans. The Network will meet monthly for social, educational or service opportunities.
