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.
Thanks to those who gathered at The Bleeding Deacon Public House for the Young Professionals Happy Hour June 7th. Funds raised in the silent auction and a portion of the evening's sales directly support the programs of Safe Connections. Thanks to Erin McLaughlin for hosting and organizing!
Friday, August 6: For Our Daughters...Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence through the Arts
Whether you love the arts or strive for social justice, you will find your entertainment niche at For Our Daughters.
Featuring dinner and performances by singers, actors, dancers and poets as well as the work of visual artists, For Our Daughters offers St. Louisans a chance to be inspired and break the cycle of domestic violence through creativity and positive energy. Produced by Inspired Soul International, the evening will benefit Safe Connections.
Mistress of Ceremony
Lin Woods, The Inspired Company
Performances by
Chi Mathias, vocalist and survivor
3 Central, smooth jazz
Atrek Dance Collective, contemporary dance
SistaKeeper Empowerment Center, spoken word
Annointed Feet Dance Ministry
JPEK Creative Works Theater Company
Special Guest
Denise Sneed-Williams, author, speaker and life-strategist
Visual art by
C'babi Bayoc
- Dinner at 6 p.m.; performance 7 p.m. Friday, August 6
- 560 Center, 560 Trinity Avenue, University City
- $25 per person; $200 for a table of eight
- To order tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/106212 or call 314-324-6448
Save the Date for Trivia Night on Friday, November 5...Sure to Be a Sell-out!
Be sure to flag your calendar to attend the first annual Safe Connections Young Professionals Trivia Night. The evening will include everything you could want in a trivia night...a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, fun games and giveaways. Bring your own food, bring your own beer...or buy from our kegs!
- Doors open at 7 PM, Friday, November 5
- The Heights, Richmond Heights Community Center, 8001 Dale Ave (63117)
- $25 per person; $250 for a table of ten
- Online registration coming soon!
- For more information or to join the planning committee, contact event chair Kelli Best-Oliver at 314-941-3845.
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 Deb Cottin at 314-646-7500 x101. 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 yearly. The group is a member organization of the regional Connect With Young Professionals collaborative.
Safe Connections Young Professionals Board