Young Professionals of Sumter is a civic organization for working young adults between the ages of 21 to 45 in the Sumter community providing networking and social opportunities, to expand community understanding and involvement, and to broaden professional horizons. They give the younger generation a chance to grow as leaders by providing their members with the opportunity to plan projects, seek advice from Sumter’s current leaders, and to actively express a voice in the Sumter Community. YPS has monthly socials with local leaders in the community and facilitate number of events and fundraisers throughout the year.