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PRUM Philly Pimps the Prom Theme with Crossfit University City and Helps Veterans, Travis Manion Foundation
Story, photos by Deja Cromartie The 2nd Annual PRUM got much more fancy than your high school prom and also benefited the Travis Manion Foundation for veterans at the Arts Ballroom. The black-tie optional event included a 3-hour open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, items for raffle, and an awesome DJ. Attendees were dressed to impress and had an awesome time raising money for a great cause. The Travis Manion Foundation was founded shortly after the death of 1st Lt. Travis Manion in Iraq on April 29, 2007 and Crossfit University City is a huge supporter, sparking the idea for a more lively “prom” fundraiser. The organization “engages with veterans and families of the…
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YB Connected Gets Green with Grow Your Own – Cultivating a Leadership Ecosystem at Philadelphia Union League
Story, photos by Deja Cromartie YB Connected hosted an amazing networking soiree at the Philadelphia Union League in March. The event supported the Germination Project, which is an organization that has “a mission to create a self-sustaining, and perpetuating ecosystem for Philadelphia’s next generation of leadership.” Utilizing the region’s current leaders, the Germination Project seeks to catalyze and energize the crème de la crème of ambitious young men and women. This group is brought together by the following : their talent, drive and commitment to putting their gifts into service for the benefit of our city. Philadelphia’s best and brightest are invited, regardless of circumstance, into a committed and empowered fellowship–bestowing…
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Mix and Mingle with YB Connected and Philadelphia VIP Legal at the Philly Fillmore
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie YB Connected hosted the Ultimate Mix & Mingle event dubbed Advocates for Justice with an incredible turnout. Guests of the event had the opportunity to connect with Philadelphia’s top young leaders. YB Connected stands for connecting young leaders together all while giving back to the community and with Philadelphia VIP‘s help had successfully raised funds and most importantly, friends. The amazing event was held to support Philly VIP in the spacious and brand new Philadelphia Fillmore. Philadelphia VIP works collaboratively with the many public interest legal organizations in the city. The crowd featured over 200 leaders within the business, political, cultural, and arts communities in the city. YB…