Our Young Professionals Committee is reaching previously untapped audiences in the New York City area and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of our mission. The Young Professionals don't do it alone; they work in cooperation with Refi Rock, a group of young Wall Street mortgage bond traders who put together concerts by local bands to benefit charity. Together, the YPC and Refi Rock host spring and fall events at hip venues, recruit attendees via email blasts, Facebook and Twitter, and sell tickets via an event promotions web site. In addition to great music, food and drink, raffles and other activities, the parties offer affordable ticket prices, a definite selling point for the younger crowd. "People our age want to give back and make a difference in their community," one YPC member said. "Our events allow them to be part of something worthwhile."
