Bethesda Project's partnership with Sabrina's Cafe was featured in a Daily News article! Sabrina's has been preparing soup for guests at the Bethesda Cafe drop-in center at Broad Street Ministry each Wednesday night since December, an idea initially proposed by Sabrina's owner Robert D'Abreu. Click here to read the full article.
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As we usher in an age when movies can be watched on phones and sandwiches can be ordered through touchscreens, there remains an immense barrier for individuals who are not familiar with and don’t have access to technology. With paper applications becoming obsolete, basic goals such as applying for a job or looking for housing can be impossible for a person who does not have computer knowledge or digital literacy skills.
Acknowledging this technology...Read More
This year’s fundraiser to benefit Bethesda Project will be held on Saturday, February 9th from 7:00-10:30pm at St. Norbert’s Parish. The Mardi Gras Magic themed celebration will include drinks, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a “Big 50/50 Drawing.” Music will be provided by The Chatter Band.
Last year’s St. Norbert’s fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising over $60,000 for Bethesda Project....Read More
Bethesda Project proudly introduces its newest initiative for expanding services to homeless and formerly homeless individuals in Philadelphia—a Young Professional Advisory Board. This recently established volunteer group brings together the ideas, talent, and professional resources of men and women of younger generations in order to develop new avenues of constituent support.
At the first meeting of the YPAB on October 24, 2012, members assembled...Read More
Bethesda Project’s 15th Annual Gala & Auction was a rousing success this year! The Phillies again generously hosted the event at their Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park on May 1. Over 330 Bethesda Project supporters attended and bid on live and silent auction items.
Joseph F. Coradino, newly promoted CEO of PREIT, served as honorary chair and brought in a record number of new sponsors. At the Gala, Bethesda Project Executive Director Domenic Rossi presented him with a...Read More
On March 12, Connelly House celebrated its one-year anniversary. Residents, volunteers, and staff gathered to celebrate the program's successes.
Board member and former Executive Director Angelo Sgro told the story of partnering with multiple organizations and individuals to build the permanent supportive housing residence. "What this says to me is that there are people in Philadelphia who care deeply about each one of you," he told residents. "Use this place to take the next step...Read More
Bethesda Project had a very happy holiday season thanks to the support of dozens of individuals, businesses, and faith-based and other groups.
Bethesda Project's Community Life department continued its tradition of providing every housing resident and shelter guest with two holiday gifts. Community Life Director Tony Medwid estimates the department collected over 1,500 gifts from various donors, many tailored to the specific requests of each resident.
"People are reminded that...Read More
Two local groups hosted their annual fundraisers for Bethesda Project, bringing in a record-setting $66,000 for the organization.
On January 16, Malvern Preparatory School held its fourth annual Empty Bowls event. Students created beautiful ceramic bowls for the event, which includes a simple meal of donated soup and bread. Guest choose a bowl to use at the event and to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world.
A silent auction that included...Read More
THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our 14th Annual Gala & Auction our most successful ever – raising a record $232,510, a 53% increase over the 2010 record! In his remarks, Honorary Chairman and Flyers legend Bernie Parent shared his view that homelessness should be seen "as a disease rather than a weakness" so that instead of blaming the homeless for their situation people will be inspired to help. SNL alum Joe Piscopo, as Emcee and Auctioneer, entertained those gathered into parting...Read More
