YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE WINE TASTING EVENT RAISES $2,500 FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN

Partnership with Children’s Young Professionals Committee hosted a not-so-ordinary wine and cheese tasting in November. In addition to Chardonnays, Cabernets and Camemberts, wine flavored sorbet was served to over 200 guests. Sponsored by Wine Cellar Sorbets, Astor Wine & Spirits and World Import Distributors, Inc., the event took place at Cue Art Gallery in Chelsea. The highlight of the evening was the delectable desserts provided by Wine Cellar Sorbets, the ‘adult dessert for sophisticated palates’. Owners Bret Birnbaum and David Zablocki served a variety of flavors including Riesling, Rose, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hosted by its Young Professionals Committee, the Winter Wine, Cheese & Sorbet Tasting raised $2,500 for Partnership with Children, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded to strengthen the emotional, social and cognitive skills of at-risk children so that they can succeed in school, in society and in their lives. Founded in 1908 as Big Sisters, Inc., Partnership with Children is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE SUMMER BLOCK PARTY RAISES $5,000 FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN

Partnership with Children’s Young Professionals Committee celebrated the start of the steamy season at their successful Summer Block Party 2007, held on June 14th. Over 250 guests enjoyed the views from the Top of the Times, an open bar featuring contributions from V2, Everglo, and Heartland Brewery, ice cream donated from Ben and Jerry’s, and a live DJ. To complete the block party theme, guests were treated to Sabretts hot dogs from a mini hot dog street cart, snow cones, and fresh popcorn! There were many chances to win fantastic raffle prizes, such as home plate tickets to a Yankees game and Broadway show tickets. Times Square was the perfect spot to kick off the summer and raise close to $5,000 to support Partnership with Children’s work and mission. Congratulations to co-chairs Diana Yu, Robyn Foo and Katie Miller, and many thanks to the entire committee, for a job well done.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE HOST 2ND ANNUAL DATE AUCTION FUNDRAISER

The YPC took a novel approach to their February fundraiser when they hosted the 2nd Annual Date Auction February 8th at Studio 7. Twenty-nine NYC bachelors and bachelorettes, along with their personally planned dates, went on the block for charity and took bids from more than 300 guests. The auction alone raised over $21,000 and the evening gross exceeded $37,000! Guests also had a chance to mingle to the sounds of a live DJ while enjoying an open bar, with contributions from Heartland Brewery and Midori and exquisite hors d'oeuvres.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE HOLDS "BRING A SINGLE FRIEND" BENEFIT

Cheers to Partnership with Children's Young Professionals committee! On November 9th they hosted a Happy Hour benefit at The Town Tavern in Greenwich Village, with a "Bring a Single Friend" theme. Young professionals (both attached and unattached!) came together for a night of networking and celebrating to support Partnership with Children's mission and programs. Some even walked away with a date! The evening's activities, accompanied by cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, included a great silent auction and raffle. Guests won a diverse and superb range of items including, Chelsea Piers passes, NYC Opera tickets, Gotham Comedy Club tickets, massages at Taylor Techniques and at Relax, a Town Tavern gift card, and a Jazz Standard gift certificate. Thanks to the hard work of the young professionals committee, guests had a great time mingling, networking and even dancing a bit.

The Young Professionals Committee is open to new members and encourages interested individuals to contact Sharon Lakatos at 212.689.9500 x309 or slakatos@partnershipwithchildrennyc.org