Aiken Young Professionals

Aiken Young Professionals We provide an environment for young, career-minded individuals between the ages of 22 and 39 to meet and develop both socially and professionally.

Big thanks to everyone who came out for today’s AYP Lunch & Learn! 🙌 We had such a great time connecting, learning, and ...
09/24/2025

Big thanks to everyone who came out for today’s AYP Lunch & Learn! 🙌

We had such a great time connecting, learning, and hearing real advice from our awesome panelists — Sarah Kinney, Jim Tunison, and Senator Tom Young.

💡✨ Conversations like these remind us why networking hits different when you’re surrounded by the right people.

Shout out to Byron Bush for being an amazing moderator and a big thank you to Just Julie's for sponsoring our lunch!

✨ AYP had a blast last night at Radioactive Pinball Arcade! ✨We had a great turnout, plenty of friendly competition, and...
08/22/2025

✨ AYP had a blast last night at Radioactive Pinball Arcade! ✨

We had a great turnout, plenty of friendly competition, and lots of new connections made. Congratulations to David and Morgan for taking home the win in the pinball tournament, winning tickets to an Augusta GreenJackets game!

A huge thank you to Radioactive Pinball Arcade for hosting us – what an awesome venue!

Mark your calendars – our next AYP event will be at Aiken Horse Park on September 18. You won’t want to miss it! 🐎

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: Aiken Symphony Orchestra 🌟Experience the magic of live music right here in Aiken! The Aiken Symph...
07/16/2025

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: Aiken Symphony Orchestra 🌟

Experience the magic of live music right here in Aiken! The Aiken Symphony Orchestra brings world-class performances to our community year-round, from grand symphonies to intimate chamber concerts. This nonprofit is dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional musical experiences and community engagement.

🎻 Why meet them at AYP Nonprofit Night?

Learn how they build partnerships with local schools to inspire the next generation of musicians.

Hear about their commitment to making fine arts accessible to all through outreach and education programs.

Discover ways you can get involved—as a volunteer, sponsor, board member, or event supporter.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend

Swing by and chat with the symphony team—whether you’re a lifelong classical fan or just curious about how music strengthens community ties, they’re ready to share how you can join the performance. 🎼

Aiken Symphony

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA) 🌟Get to know Community Foundation for the Central Sava...
07/16/2025

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA) 🌟

Get to know Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area, a powerhouse in regional philanthropy working hard to connect donors with local nonprofits — including those in Aiken County. They support vital work through grant programs, scholarships, literacy initiatives, disaster relief, and nonprofit capacity-building — strengthening our whole community.

🌱 Here’s why CFCSRA is a game-changer:

Latest grants: over $660,000 awarded to 48 nonprofits in Aiken, Edgefield, and surrounding counties — tackle issues like food insecurity, mental health, housing, and workforce development.

More than funding: CFCSRA equips nonprofits with tools like training, volunteer networking, and organization funds to grow their impact.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend (please register at www.aikenchamber.net)

Come meet their team to learn how YOU can tap into local philanthropy — as a grant seeker, donor, volunteer, or advocate — and help build Aiken’s future from the ground up.

Community Foundation for the CSRA

🌿 AYP Nonprofit Night: Aiken Land Conservancy (Conserve Aiken) 🌿Join us next for Aiken Land Conservancy, a vital local f...
07/15/2025

🌿 AYP Nonprofit Night: Aiken Land Conservancy (Conserve Aiken) 🌿

Join us next for Aiken Land Conservancy, a vital local force dedicated to preserving Aiken’s unique natural and historic landscapes for generations to come. Since 1990, this accredited nonprofit has safeguarded over 6,700 acres — including forests, working farms, wetlands, urban canopy, and public parks.

🍃 Why you should stop by their table: Learn how they use land donations and conservation easements to permanently protect space like Shaws Creek, Langley Pond, and Boyd Pond. Explore creative community partnerships—from saving iconic live oaks to stewarding public access preserves.

Find out how you can get involved: they’re looking for volunteers, members, and advocates to help them steward and celebrate Aiken’s green spaces.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend (please register at www.aikenchamber.net)

If you love the outdoors—or just love our town—come chat with the Conserve Aiken team. Discover ways to champion local conservation, plant roots in Aiken’s future, and protect the natural charm that makes our community one-of-a-kind.

Aiken Land Conservancy

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: Western Carolina State Fair Foundation 🌟Get ready for some fun and fundraising! The Western Carol...
07/15/2025

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: Western Carolina State Fair Foundation 🌟

Get ready for some fun and fundraising! The Western Carolina State Fair Foundation brings the classic fair experience to Aiken each fall—complete with rides, games, entertainers, and delicious fair food. Since 2009, this nonprofit has delivered family-friendly fun while supporting our community through charitable activities.

🎡 Why check them out at AYP Nonprofit Night?
Learn how they fundraise year-round to support local charities, offer hurricane relief drives, and host free/give-back nights .

Get the scoop on behind-the-scenes planning and how volunteers make fair magic happen.

Discover ways you can get involved—as a volunteer, sponsor, or even a behind-the-scenes organizer.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend

Swing by and chat with the fair team—whether you miss the cotton candy or want to help support community-driven fun, they're ready to share how you can join the ride 🎟️.

Western Carolina State Fair Foundation

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Joye in Aiken 🌟Immerse yourself in the arts with Joye in Aiken—a local nonprofit bringing world-c...
07/14/2025

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Joye in Aiken 🌟

Immerse yourself in the arts with Joye in Aiken—a local nonprofit bringing world-class performance and creative enrichment into our community! They host an annual Performing Arts Festival, featuring over 700 Juilliard-trained musicians, dancers, and actors since 2008, most events free or low-cost. Through their award-winning outreach, they've inspired more than 50,000 students across 600+ schools.

🎓 Why interact at AYP Nonprofit Night? Discover their powerful in‑school programs (masterclasses, kid‑friendly concerts, artist residencies). Learn about Joye’s free or affordable festival offerings for all ages.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend (please register at www.aikenchamber.net)

Let the arts move you—and your community. Don’t miss this chance to chat with the Joye team and find out how you can amplify creativity in Aiken.
Joye in Aiken

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Friends of the Aiken County Public Library 🌟Our next highlight in the AYP Nonprofit Night series ...
07/13/2025

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Friends of the Aiken County Public Library 🌟

Our next highlight in the AYP Nonprofit Night series celebrates the passionate volunteer champions behind the Aiken County Public Library — Friends of the Aiken County Public Library! This 501(c)(3) crew advocates, raises vital funds, and provides essential support to expand programs and services that go beyond what public funding covers.

✨ Swing by their table to discover: How they enhance library offerings — storytimes, literacy initiatives, educational workshops, and community events. Membership perks and giving levels (from “Good Friend” to “True Blue Friend”) and how even a small donation can spark big change.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend

Come meet the Friends, explore how you can support your local library, and help keep Aiken’s intellectual heart beating strong!

Friends of the Aiken County Public Library

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Helping Hands, Inc. 🌟We're thrilled to feature Helping Hands, Inc., a trusted Aiken nonprofit ser...
07/12/2025

🌟 AYP Nonprofit Night: Helping Hands, Inc. 🌟

We're thrilled to feature Helping Hands, Inc., a trusted Aiken nonprofit serving youth and families in crisis. Since 1973, they’ve provided a temporary, nurturing home for children removed from unsafe situations, and continue to support them through a continuum of care—residential programs, mental‑health counseling, youth empowerment, career readiness, and grief support.

💡 Why you should stop by: Learn how they helped over 150 kids last year build life skills—from cooking and financial literacy to college prep and job readiness.

Chat with their team about volunteer opportunities: from mentoring & tutoring to group projects and special events - and discover how their accredited residential services create stability and hope for vulnerable youth.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend (please register at www.aikenchamber.net)

Come be inspired by their impact and find meaningful ways you can help shape brighter futures.
Helping Hands, Inc.

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: United Way of Aiken County 🌟Meet the powerhouse behind community change — United Way of Aiken Cou...
07/11/2025

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: United Way of Aiken County 🌟

Meet the powerhouse behind community change — United Way of Aiken County! They’re all about improving education, health, and financial stability in our region. With key programs like 2‑1‑1, Project VISION, School Tools, and their Young Philanthropist Society, they address critical needs and empower Aiken communities.

🔥 Come learn how their signature initiatives—like free crisis support, home repairs, and early education—are making big differences locally . Plus, get plugged into volunteer and giving opportunities that fit YOUR passion.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend

Don’t miss your chance to chat with their team, discover new ways to give back, and be part of a ripple effect of positive change.

🐾 AYP Nonprofit Night: Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS Aiken) 🐾Our next feature in the AYP Nonprofit Night series i...
07/10/2025

🐾 AYP Nonprofit Night: Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS Aiken) 🐾

Our next feature in the AYP Nonprofit Night series is FOTAS Aiken—the heart & soul of the Aiken County Animal Shelter! 🐶🐱 This volunteer-run 501(c)(3) has supported the shelter for years and helped save 44,203 dogs and cats since 2013.

🔍 Want to connect with adoptable pets? Learn about their concierge adoption service? Ask FOTAS how YOU can support life-saving foster, volunteer, or donor programs in our community.

📍 Aiken County Historical Museum
📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided
💸 Free to attend

🐾 Come for the mission, stay for the puppy cuddles. Seriously—our four-legged friends will thank you.

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121 Richland Avenue E
Aiken, SC
29801

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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