Soft Launch of OnlyUp, Two Events, Plus a Contest!
My head is spinning because of the amount of work I have to do this summer (so much for laying around!) I wanted to give you all a heads up on some wonderful events happening for young people interested in social change and social media that I am involved in.
OnlyUp “Soft Launch” Tuesday July 14th at the 80 Million Strong for Young American Jobs Summit
Starting an organization is. no. joke. After 6 months of planning, debating, and crying we are ready to launch a fully functioning website, a social media campaign, and start raising money to fully launch our programs. Just so you know, our website is under construction. A pretty version will be put up soon with a blog and a sign up. Email me, allison [at] onlyup [dot] org, to sign up or for more information .
What is OnlyUp: OnlyUp is an organization that helps nonprofits prepare for the next generation of leaders through consultations, awards, and community-coalition building.
The executive director Brandon West and I will be attending the summit to discuss the challenges and solutions to increasing viable job opportunities for millenials, who are being hit hardest by the recession. The summit is being held by 80 Million Strong for Young American Jobs. Visit the website to learn more or follow them on twitter @80MS. Given the kind of work we will do, we thought this would be the best time to start spreading the word and continue building a support base.
If you want to be added to the list serv, have any questions, or want to get involved, shoot me an email allison [at] onlyup [dot] org or DM me on twitter @ajlovesya
Summer SOLstice (Fundraiser): Wednesday July 1st, 7pm-9pm, Wyndham Garden Hotel Rooftop Bar 341 West 36th St. $20 for two drinks, $30 for open bar
This fundraising event is being hosted by the 2009 Fellows in the NYU Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS) for Brotherhood/Sister Sol, a Harlem based nonprofit that provides resources and support for inner city teens. We had the opportunity to speak with one of the co-founders of the organization and were deeply moved by the challenges young people of color face in the inner city, his compassion, and the success of the organization. We decided to end our 6 month fellowship by hosting a fundraising event for them to support their efforts.
Please join us! Not only will you be supporting a fantastic organization but also you will meet young changemakers and enjoy a beautiful view of NYC.
If you want to come you can shoot me an email ajlovesya [at] gmail [dot] com and let me know what type of tickets you want and how many. You can pay at the door.
Mission Mixer (Fundraiser and Networking): Thursday, July 9th, 6:00-8:30pm Rum Bar and Lounge, 2005 Walnut Street, $15 (includes 5 raffle tickets!), buy tickets here or pay at the door.
I cant forget about my Philly friends! This Mission Mixer is an opportunity to connect with social change makers, entrepreneurs, and bright minds of Philly and win some great prizes. Co sponsored by The Urban Momentum Network, Premier Brand Group, and OnlyUp, the event will benefit The Nationalities Service Center, a Philadelphia based nonprofit that supports refugees living in Philly. All proceeds will benefit NSC’s refugee resettlement efforts and will be used to provide household goods, clothing, furniture, culturally and ethnically appropriate food and school supplies to recently arrived refugees.
I’ll be there supporting NSC and talking a bit about OnlyUp. If you are in Philly, please come out!
Brazen Careerist Contest (FREE PARTY!): Deadline Monday July 6th
I’m not trying to flatter myself here but Ive got quite a few readers, many of whom are in NYC. If you read blogs or have one of your own, please join Brazen Careerist then join the NYC Bloggers Group (a group I started). If we have the highest number of bloggers Brazen will throw us a kick ass party.
I owe much to Brazen for the success of this blog. So I am more than happen to support them 
Plus, these guys know how to party!
