Tiffin, OH - The Seneca County Young Professionals (SCYP) presented a $1000 donation to First Call for Help during their 2021 Annual Kick-Off event on Friday, January 29 at IronWood Steakhouse. 

SCYP has three areas of focus including Grow (professional development), Connect (social and networking) and Inspire  (service and philanthropy). Giving a gift such as this to a local nonprofit each year has traditionally been a part of the group’s philanthropic goal each year. The main source of the gift comes from the Downtown Pizza Party event which has been chaired by board member, Bryce Riggs. 

“It’s always great to give back to the community, especially through an event as fun as the Downtown Pizza Party,” said Riggs. “We look forward to carrying on the tradition.”

First Call For Help is the arm of Tiffin-Seneca United Way that gives direct assistance to the people of Tiffin and Seneca County. The primary mission of First Call For Help is to provide information and referral services to the people of Seneca County as well as to provide them with emergency assistance. The donation from SCYP will benefit the First Call for Help program by directly assisting individuals with rental assistance, gas, electric and other utility needs.

“It is because of generous donations from groups like Seneca County Young Professionals that we are able to continue serving the Seneca County area. ” said Kari Steele, Executive Director at Tiffin-Seneca United Way.

Individuals wishing to learn more, to join the group or to become a sponsor can visit the website (https://scyp.wildapricot.org) or contact the 2021 SCYP Board President, Audrey Flood  (aaflood.95@gmail.com). 

About Seneca County Young Professionals

SCYP’s mission is to provide opportunities for Tiffin & Seneca County young professionals to build personal and professional connections, to inspire and serve others and to grow as individuals. 2021 SCYP Board Members include Audrey Flood (president), Toria Felton (vice president), Kayleigh Tschannen (secretary), Sarah Bolte (treasurer), Audrey Burkholder, Bryce Riggs, Molly Depew, Nicole Miller, Valerie Zeno, Sam Buckey and Becky Bohn. 

 

About First Call for Help

First Call for Help is under the Tiffin-Seneca United Way umbrella. The primary role of First Call for Help is information and referral however there are many funds in place to assist community members in need. First Call for Help partners with several local agencies to ensure that callers’ needs are met. FISH, Salvation Army, GLCAP, National Machinery Foundation, St. Vincent DePaul, Department of Job and Family Services PRC program and many others. 

 

Contact: 

Audrey Burkholder, SCYP Marketing Chair

audrey@ab-digitalmarketing.com 419-615-3738