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{{toplink|url=https://yiphilly.org/|name=yiphilly.org}}[[File:YIP.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A Young Involved Philadelphia meeting.]]<blockquote>''Your City, Your Vision''</blockquote>
'''YIP''' builds relationships and increases civic engagement to empower and connect young adults in Philadelphia. YIP accomplishes these objectives through '''civic education, exposure to volunteer opportunities, social events, and civic advocacy around key issues''' facing the city.

In late 2000, a small group of recent college graduates set out to  harness the energy and enthusiasm of young Philadelphians in shaping the future of the city.

YIP’s first open meeting was held in early 2001, and the organization  incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2003.

Today, the organization boasts more than 7,000 members and has built a reputation as Philadelphia’s leading organization of young citizens.

The organization has historically achieved its goals through  education about civic affairs, advocacy around key city issues, and  events for young professionals and community leaders. Today, YIP strives  to make Philadelphia the premier city for the next generation of young  leaders by engaging, connecting and representing the young demographic  (roughly 22 – 35, but all are welcome) through several different programs.

''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://www.younginvolvedphila.org/about About Us] page.

==Info==
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[https://www.younginvolvedphila.org/yip-events Upcoming Events]

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