yCPD

Community Partners of Dallas’ young professionals group

Connect. Serve. Make an Impact.

 yCPD is the young professionals auxiliary of Community Partners of Dallas. The group brings together emerging leaders in their 20s and 30s who want to make a meaningful difference for abused and neglected children in protective care while building community with peers across Dallas.

Why join yCPD?

yCPD offers a place for all young professionals, regardless of industry or occupation, to plug into the Dallas philanthropic community and give back in a meaningful way.

We believe in:

• Having fun while doing good
• Showing up for children who need us most
• Building a strong and diverse community of future nonprofit and civic leaders

Member Benefits

• 3x Annual Happy Hours
  Join us for drinks and appetizers, meet other young professionals, and serve Dallas’ abused and neglected kids (by bringing school supplies, toys, etc. to designated HHs) at your favorite Dallas venues
• Opportunities to Volunteer
  Get hands on with CPD programs that directly support the most vulnerable children in Dallas County, including serving / supporting our four seasonal drives (Toy Drive, Back to School Drive, etc.), caseworker appreciation events, and other agency initiatives
• Mission Focused Engagement
  Learn about the issues facing children in the child welfare system and how your time, energy, and leadership can help meet critical needs

2026 yCPD Leadership

Steven Mancillas
Co-Chair

Caroline Winslow
Co-Chair