WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, July 23, 20 members of the Young Lobbyists Network (YLN), a subgroup of the American League of Lobbyists (ALL), grabbed hammers and nails and helped to build homes in Northeast Washington, D.C. In addition to giving their time, these energetic volunteers also raised more than $1,880 for Habitat for Humanity.
YLN is committed not only to providing networking opportunities and professional development for government relations professionals, but it is also dedicated to bettering the community in which we live.
“Saturday’s YLN Day of Service was an amazing experience,” noted Dakotah Smith, Government Affairs Representative for Bayer MaterialScience LLC and a Habitat for Humanity participant. “Habitat for Humanity is a great organization, and it was very rewarding to have the opportunity to contribute to the hard work that they are doing every day here in the District. As young lobbyists, we are all invested in our community, and this was a great way for us to give back.”
This YLN Day of Service is another example of ALL’s commitment to community involvement. Since professional lobbyists represent the unusual pokies and puffies galleries full spectrum of interests within every town and city in the nation, ALL will continue to be involved with those in need of a home, clothing, tutoring help, and mentoring that shows young men and women that they have real options in choosing a productive career over a life with little future. “The future of our profession is in great hands with this kind of attitude,” said ALL President Howard Marlowe. “Our Young Lobbyists Network is more active this year than ever before, and really raised the bar with this event. It is encouraging to see the enthusiasm and commitment they have for ethical advocacy as well as for their community.”
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The Young Lobbyists Network is a group of lobbyists and government relations professionals who are dedicated to professional development, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and charitable activities throughout the National Capital Region. The YLN is part of the American League of Lobbyists, which has represented the lobbying profession for over 30 years.
On the web: www.alldc.org
Photos of the YLN Habitat for Humanity project are available upon request.
