{"id":584533,"date":"2024-05-03T16:38:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/?p=584533"},"modified":"2024-07-08T16:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T20:36:13","slug":"project-home-35th-anniversary-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/2024\/05\/03\/project-home-35th-anniversary-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Project HOME 35th Anniversary Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>PHILADELPHIA, PA \u2013 May 2, 2024<\/b> \u2013 Project HOME today announced that it raised a total of $7.6 million at its 35<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary gala held at the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia on May 1, 2024. Attendees and committed citizens donated $4.4 million in the lead up to the evening and $3.2 million during the event itself. For the event, more than 1,400 civic, business, and philanthropic leaders gathered to celebrate 35 years of Project HOME and the organization\u2019s dynamic co-founders, Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat an incredible evening of community, love, and generosity,\u201d said Project HOME Co-Founder and Executive Director Sister Mary Scullion. \u201cWhen Joan and I first imagined Project HOME 35 years ago, we could hardly have imagined the growth and impact we\u2019ve been able to achieve as part of this tremendous organization. It\u2019s taken a lot of hard work and determination, and we\u2019re grateful to the entire Project HOME community for their support and shared belief that none of us are home until all of us are home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event celebrated the enduring legacy and friendship of McConnon and Scullion, who are transitioning out of their day-to-day leadership roles with Project HOME but will remain connected to the organization. It honored Project HOME\u2019s 35 years of impact with a dedicated focus on the organization\u2019s next chapter and its continuing work to end and prevent chronic street homelessness in Philadelphia. Highlights of the event included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A special video message from President Joe Biden honoring the organization and its impact<\/li>\n<li>A special video message from actress Lily Tomlin, a long-time friend and advocate of Project HOME<\/li>\n<li>Opening remarks from Governor Josh Shapiro<\/li>\n<li>A special in-room fundraising effort that raised $3.2 million<\/li>\n<li>A surprise on-the-spot donation of $1 million by Phillies Charities, Inc., presented by the Phillie Phanatic<\/li>\n<li>A heartfelt tribute from Leigh and John Middleton before presenting Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon with the \u201cGolden Heart\u201d award.<\/li>\n<li>Special participation from <strong>Dorothea<\/strong> and <strong>Jon Bon Jovi<\/strong> who both served as co-chairs of the event. <strong>Jon Bon Jovi<\/strong> led the \u201cImpact in an Instant\u201d in-room fundraising initiative, and shared special remarks during the evening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe were thrilled to co-chair this wonderful event that honored the incomparable leadership of Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon,\u201d said Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi, JBJ Soul Foundation.\u00a0\u201cWe consider them mentors, friends, and inspirations. May their work continue until homelessness is a thing in the past.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-584528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-2048x1359.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jbjsf.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ZES_5252-624x414.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/>\n<p>During the \u201cImpact in an Instant\u201d initiative, attendees raised $2.2 million before a surprise $1 million donation was presented by the Phillie Phanatic on behalf of Phillies Charities, Inc., the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Phillies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor 35 years Project HOME, led by the heroic efforts of Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon, has tackled the root causes of homelessness,\u201d said Phillies Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer John Middleton. \u201cWe are incredibly proud to provide this significant donation to Project HOME in support of their mission to end homelessness for good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John Middleton and his wife, Leigh, a Project HOME board member, presented Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon with the \u201cGolden Heart\u201d award. The two co-founders shared their perspectives and vision for the future of Project HOME to conclude the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ending chronic street homelessness will improve the quality of life of every person who calls Philadelphia home,\u201d Dawson McConnon said. \u201cLet\u2019s get this done, together!&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PHILADELPHIA, PA \u2013 May 2, 2024 \u2013 Project HOME today announced that it raised a total of $7.6 million at its 35th anniversary gala held at the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia on May 1, 2024. Attendees and committed citizens donated $4.4 million in the lead up to the evening and $3.2 million during the event itself. 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