Young people stepping it up
To the editor:
As the community foundation of the Adirondack region, we spend a lot of time in the community. Lately, we’ve noticed a promising trend: More and more young people are visiting the Tri-Lakes, and some of them are starting to move here to open up businesses or join the workforce. Sure, it’s anecdotal – but sometimes you have to trust what you’re seeing.
We commend the Tri-Lakes Young Professionals for convening the young people who’ve decided to make the Adirondacks their home, and for building a network that keeps growing by the day.
On May 12, Adirondack Foundation teamed with TLYP to host a mixer at Heaven Hill Farm. With our special guest, Lansie Sylvia of “Here’s My Chance,” we explored how young people can give back and get involved. We look forward to working with TLYP and the Adirondack Nonprofit Network to promote ways for our young residents across the Adirondacks to stay engaged with their communities.
Special thanks to TLYP’s board for helping organize the mixer: Ashley Andrews, Sarah Wheeler, James Maswick, Kerry Blinn, Betsy Baxter, Jess Collier, Jeff Farrell and Stephanie Gysel. Thanks also to Chris and Catherine Ericson of the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery for donating beer for the evening, and to the Uihlein Foundation for providing a beautiful space.
We encourage you to stay connected to TLYP by following them on Facebook. To learn how Adirondack Foundation and the Adirondack Nonprofit Network are working to foster the next generation of nonprofit leadership, visit www.adirondackfoundation.org or call 518-523-9904.
Sincerely,
Cali Brooks
Chris Morris
Adirondack Foundation
Lake Placid