Young Professionals Board

Are you an entrepreneurial, ambitious, caring individual who is concerned about homelessness and housing instability, interested in philanthropy and volunteerism,
and between 21-39 years old?

Join the Young Professionals Board for
JOURNEYS | The Road Home and you will have the opportunity to plan and attend fundraisers, meet new people, and attend networking events while making a difference in your community. You will become part of the next generation of leadership helping JOURNEYS to achieve its mission.

For more information email us at ypb@journeystheroadhome.org and don't forget to
check this page for YPB news and events!

JOURNEYS current YPB president Stephanie Van Kampen shares her experiences of joining JOURNEYS YPB and how it has impacted her life.

About JOURNEYS | The Road Home

JOURNEYS | The Road Home is a non-profit agency that provides shelter, social services and housing to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in 37 towns in north/northwest suburban Cook County.

This past year, JOURNEYS served over 700 individuals through its supportive services at the HOPE Center, PADS Shelter program, and Pathways, Housing Readiness program.

The HOPE Center, provides over 60 supportive services at no cost, to help clients on their journey to housing stability. Some of these services include long-term case management which is compassionately and expertly provided by JOURNEYS’
six-person clinical team.

In addition to case management and assisting with mental health counseling, vocational service, and housing counseling, the clinicians assist in mending family relationships, seeing
non-traditional funding to cover rent, and coordinate with other agencies to keep people in their homes.

What is the Young Professionals Board?

The purpose of the JOURNEYS Young Professionals Board (YPB) is to promote, raise awareness, and fundraise for JOURNEYS programs and services. Members will support JOURNEYS in cultivating relationships in the community and engaging others via social media, in social functions and events, and by volunteering at JOURNEYS events.

Benefits of Membership

Professional and leadership development opportunities through committee and event chairmanship
Exclusive volunteer opportunities
Gain knowledge and understanding of the

nonprofit sector

Network with other young professionals in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Have fun in a meaningful way!

Membership Expectations

Achieve board fundraising goals
Attend 75% of YPB meetings
Support and attend YPB fundraising efforts/events
Attend a JOURNEYS Volunteer Orientation -currently online only

Join the Young Professionals Board

Meetings are held monthly (currently via zoom), and we encourage anyone that is interested to attend a meeting prior to committing. To be considered for membership or to attend a meeting, please email ypb@journeystheroadhome.org

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