Counter Cartographies is a community art project in collaboration with unhoused shelter residents served by Bethesda Project. This free event will take place at the Rotunda from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Light food and refreshments will be provided.This project was conceptualized and initiated by volunteer contributor Nayantara Ghosh, who continues to participate in a volunteer capacity. Collaborators include Bethesda Project residents, staff, and volunteers, and Design Fellows through PennPraxis and Civic House (University of Pennsylvania). Support for this project has been provided by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation. RSVP Requested.

Join us for Happy Hour on November 20 from 6-8pm. Enjoy a zine-making workshop led by artist Andrew Piccone. Anyone who purchases a raffle ticket or donates will receive a free hot dog (vegan options available!) 

On November 19th, Bethesda Project and Vetri Community Partnership are coming together to make & take meals together as a community. A group from both organizations will prepare a meal to enjoy and a meal to deliver to Bethesda Project guests.

Bethesda Project's Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) will again host the beloved Carving Change on October 22nd at PHS Pop-Up Garden on South Street from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm! Join us for an evening of festive crafts and tasty drafts to benefit Bethesda Project. Pre-registration required.

Battle of the Paddles is Bethesda Project’s second annual pickleball tournament and fundraiser! This widely popular game is accessible to all skill levels and is a fun way to build community and raise awareness for Bethesda Project, a nonprofit that provides shelter, housing, and services for unhoused adults.

Stop by Jeni’s Rittenhouse Location from 3 - 6pm and grab a scoop! 25% of all ice cream purchases sold during this time will be donated to us, Bethesda Project!

Join Bethesda Project’s Young Professional Advisory Board in the taproom at Future Days Beer Company for an engaging workshop led by Leo Vaccaro, St. Joseph’s Prep School History Teacher and Fairmount Resident. This event is designed for all: owners, renters, Philly history nerds, and anyone who is interested in learning how to tap into public records, maps, archives, and other resources to piece together your home’s past.

Save the date for May 16th, 2025, at 6:00 pm! All are invited to join us at our new venue, the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, for our 28th Annual Party & Auction, our largest annual fundraiser. Come out and celebrate with us as we honor Bethesda Project's history and the accomplishments we have shared as a community, as well as a toast to our future! All funds raised from this event allow Bethesda Project to provide emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. 

This ticketed event will give guests an opportunity to learn how to make three cocktails while giving back to those in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Included in your ticket price will come a fully interactive cocktail course featuring three cocktails, & a special take home! There will be non-alcoholic cocktails for those of us who don't partake as well!

Get guided lessons on how to build, shake, & pour a selection of Rex's twists on popular cocktails. Learn to craft high quality cocktails that are easy to repeat at any home event.

Join Bethesda Project Young Professionals Advisory Board for a Trivia Night on January 23rd, starting at 6:30pm. The event will be hosted at newly opened Future Days Beer Company, who will donate $2 from every beer sold for the event.

$15/team donation to play. Venmo/Cash accepted at the door.

Calling all goblins and ghouls! Our Young Professional Advisory Board (YPAB)’s beloved annual event, Carving Change, will return to PHS's Pop Up Garden at South Street on Thursday, October 24th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The event is open to all ages; tickets include one drink (drafts, cans, and N/A), carving tools and stencils, and a mess-free, fully gutted pumpkin. At the end of the evening, enter your pumpkin into our friendly competition for a chance to win a Bethesda Project Swag Bag! Pre-registration is required. 

Immediately after the tournament join us at Triple Bottom Brewing for an informal celebration!

Save the date for May 31st, 2024, at 7:00 pm as we return to the Reading Terminal Market for our 27th Annual Party & Auction! Join us and the rest of the Bethesda Project family for what promises to be another unforgettable evening in one of Philadelphia's most historic sites. The Party & Auction provides attendees an opportunity to see Reading Terminal Market like before. Enjoy a sampling of food from vendors, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and more! Click here to learn more today.

Trivia champions, it’s your time to shine. Gather your friends and head over to Triple Bottom Brewing for Happy Hour and Quizzo on Wednesday, May 15th in support of Bethesda Project! A suggested $10 minimum donation is suggested.

Join us and our friends at Rex at the Royal for a guided spirit and cocktail tasting and demonstration. The lineup features three spirits for you to sip as you learn not just about the spirits themselves, but also how to taste, how to pair with other flavors, and how to pick something out for your home bar. You'll go home with a gift bag including a cocktail glass, recipe card and spirit-infusion kit, so you can show off what you learned at your next cocktail party! Reserve your ticket here!

All are invited to join our Lunch & Learn presentation and discussion with Bethesda Project program staff, Kharisma Goldston and Stephen Kotch surrounding their takeaways from the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference which took place this past July in Washington, DC. The conversation will focus on a recap of what they learned from the conference, in particular, how best to assist aging populations. There will be time for thoughtful group discussion and questions. Register for this free event here!

Carving Change will return to PHS's Pop Up Garden at South Street and tickets include a complementary drink, carving tools and stencils, and a mess-free, fully gutted pumpkin. At the end of the evening, enter your pumpkin into our friendly competition for a chance to win a Bethesda Project Swag Bag! Pre-registration is required. 

New this year: we have added an additonal ticket option for those who wish to attend but do not want to carve a pumpkin. This option includes one beverage, goodie bag and a chance to vote for best carved pumpkin!

Our friends at Dolce Italian are generously teaming up with us to put on a happy hour! Join us from 5-7pm and 20% of any bar purchase will go to Bethesda Project. Enjoy complimentary light bites, delicious drinks, and good company! Click here to RSVP! (RSVP strongly suggested but not required)

Join us for this informal gathering full of food and fun -- and the first round of drinks are on us!  We will have some board games available but feel free to bring your own. RSVP today here to reserve your spot and receive a special gift!

Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn with Bethesda Project staff during National Volunteer Week! Hear from about how they are implementing the organization's core values, and the impact volunteers make every day.

RSVP using Zoom Link .

Join Bethesda Project’s Young Professional Advisory Board at Dock Street Brewery on March 23rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a Happy Hour and raffle!