Community Involvement
Tippy Connect is proud to be strategically involved in our community in many ways including hosting our own fundraising events, attending other community initiatives and providing volunteer services to help our community. We also strive to be the universal resource for all young professionals to get involved!
Bowling with Wabash Center
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Location: Wabash Center – 2000 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
What: We will be taking some of the adults with disabilities at the Wabash Center on a bowling outing to Market Square Lanes (across the street). We have lanes reserved from 1pm to 3pm. We will be meeting at the Wabash Center at 12:30 pm, and Wabash Center will be providing transportation for their people. It is a chance for members of our organization to reach out to people in our community with special needs, and have some fun at the same time.
To sign up to participate be sure to contact York at community@tippyconnectyp.com
The 4th Annual Kickball Classic was held on Saturday, May 12th, 2011. Twelve teams participated in this schoolyard classic turned adult pastime.
Adopt-A-Spot
Tippy Connect has "adopted a spot" at 9th & Greenbush. Join in the fun as we dig, plant, and beautify our spot each season.
Fundraisers
To show our appreciation to our community, we donate all of the proceeds from both of Tippy Connect's fundraising events to a designated beneficiary. From 2006-2009, Tippy Connect was able to raise over $10,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lafayette. Tippy Connect is proud to support Hanna Community Center over the next three years (2010-2012).
The Tippy Connect PepsiCo on the Go 5K / 10K was held on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. Over 100 runners and walkers participated in the event. Stay tuned for an official announcement of the total funds raised for our beneficiary, the Hanna Community Center.
The 3rd Annual Kickball Classic was held on Saturday, May 12th, 2011. Twelve teams participated in this schoolyard classic turned adult pastime.
The Leaders, sponsored by Leadership Lafayette, won the tournament after defeating the Henriott ToeJammers, sponsored by The Henriott Group, in the championship game in the 2011 event
Thank you to all of the participants for collectively raising $2,146 for The Hanna Community Center in 2011. Looking to raise more in 2012.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Tippy Connect members volunteer with numerous organizations in the community. If you would like to be connected with a Tippy Connect member who volunteers at any of the below organizations to learn more, please contact the Community Involvement Chair, York Pollert.
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