Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals Hosts Fifth Anniversary of Opulence Drawing Dozens to Alternative Night Life

Style Magazine Newswire | 8/22/2017, 4:01 p.m.
August ninth marks the fifth anniversary of Opulence Casino Night, Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals’ (HAULYP) signature fundraising event. …

HOUSTON, TX, August 21, 2017 – August ninth marks the fifth anniversary of Opulence Casino Night, Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals’ (HAULYP) signature fundraising event. Hosted at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum, Opulence provides an alternative to the common club or lounge options for nightlife.

The 2016 event drew over 170 guests and, through sponsorship and ticket sales, raised 17,450 dollars for the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL). As the Young Professionals’ largest fundraising event of the year, Opulence funds efforts in progression of Houston-area minorities through education, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, and more. Specifically, it funds programs hosted by HAULYP, the first Urban League Young Professionals chapter in the nation.

Established in 1999, HAULYP is an award winning chapter and leader in innovation, programs, and promotions. With an ever-growing membership, a digital network of over 3,000, and social following of over 2,000, this diverse group of young professionals is impacting the Houston community every day in more ways than ever.

Opulence will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, 8pm-12am at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum. Hors D’oeuvres and an open bar will be provided and a discounted ticket package will be available at HAULYP signature semiannual membership drive, Lounging With the League, August 24, 2017. For more information and tickets, visit haulyp.org/opulence.

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