Networking Happy Hour... February 16

Come out to the first Young Professionals event of 2012! Enjoy discounted drinks and free appetizers while you learn about how you can get involved with all the exciting YP events planned for this year. Join us from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at Cafe Napoli on 7754 Forsyth Blvd., 63105. For more information, contact Katie Flaschar at 314.646.7500 x123 or katie@safeconnections.org.

Who We Are

The Safe Connections Young Professionals association formed in February 2010 to advance the mission of Safe Connections: reducing the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault. The men and women of the Young Professionals, primarily ages 21-40, serve as agency ambassadors by raising critical awareness and funds for the cause.

2nd Annual Trivia Night Was A Success!

With a lot of hard work from our amazing Young Professional Board Members, we surpassed the total earnings from last year's Trivia Night and had a blast doing it! Our Trivia Night at The Heights on Friday, November 18 raised over $7,500 to support the effort to reduce the incidence and impact of relationship violence through the services offered by Safe Connections. Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and participate! See you next year!

Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities for next year's Trivia Night by contacting Deb Cottin at
314.646.7500 x101.

Membership Networking Event on September 15, A Great Success

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're just finding out about the Young Professionals today, the Membership Networking Event September 15 at Salt inspired and engaged our 40 guests. Thanks to our friends who signed up for committees and expressed interest in board roles and other creative ways to help Safe Connections. We can't wait to get every back to together for Trivia Night in November.

Networking at the Amsterdam Tavern Attracted More than 40 Friends

Young Professional board members convened at the Amersterdam Tavern in Tower Grove South on June 23 to mix with those who are just starting to learn about what we do. We now have 12 new members and two new committee members. Thanks to all who came out and supported the work of the Safe Connections Young Professionals.

The Happiest of Happy Hours

The Young Professionals, with River City Professionals, hosted the Happiest of Happy Hours on Tuesday, April 19 at The Corner Pub and Grill in Chesterfield. More than 60 young friends enjoyed an evening of drink specials, free appetizers, giveaways and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Safe Connections.

Trivia Night - A Good Time Was Had By All

Thanks to all who took part in this first-ever Trivia Night hosted by the Safe Connections Young Professionals on Friday, November 5. The event raised both funds for our programs and important awareness about the work we do to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault.

Special appreciation goes out to:
Our event sponsors - Pi Pizzeria and AgentHR Recruiting Group
Our round sponsors - American Bank, The Bleeding Deacon, Common Ground Public Relations and Naeger Insurance
Our event committee chairs - Kelli Best-Oliver, Darrell Grant and Gina Wehrfritz

For more information about the Young Professionals and upcoming events, contact Katie Flaschar at 314.646.7500 x123.

Become a Member of Young Professionals

Membership is free. The commitment is to attend and support as many events as you can. Of course, we want you to bring your friends! Benefits of membership include:

Helping to create a culture completely intolerant of relationship violence/sexual assault and completely supportive of survivors.
Access to leadership roles on the Young Professionals Board and committees.
Opportunities to meet like-minded young professionals.
Evites/invites to all Safe Connections Young Professionals events.
Access to professional development opportunities (workshops and networking) through the Connect With collaborative.

To join the Safe Connections Young Professionals, contact Katie Flaschar at 314.646.7500 x123. In your email or voicemail, include your preferred email address, daytime phone and special interests/skills.

Online registration coming soon!

More About Us

Safe Connections Young Professionals is overseen by its own board who meet monthly to provide direction. Board members are elected as needed to fill two-year terms. The group is a member organization of the regional Connect With Young Professionals collaborative.