25th Annual Party & Auction

Join Bethesda Project as we welcome the family back to the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park!

Mark your calendars for May 13, 2022 at 6pm for an incredible celebration of Bethesda Project history, our lasting impact on Philadelphia, and a toast to our future at Bethesda Project’s 25th Annual Party & Auction. All funds raised from this event allows Bethesda Project to provide emergency shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

If you are interested in sponsorship, donating an auction item, or receiving additional information, please contact Emma Stern, director of development, at estern@bethesdaproject.org or visit our auction page.


Mike McCann, Honorary Chair

Few people love Philadelphia more than Mike McCann. His enthusiasm for the city and its residents is contagious! A native of Philadelphia and graduate of the Temple Real Estate Institute, Mike McCann is well acquainted with the neighborhoods, geography and culture of the city. Mike earned his status as "The Real Estate Man" by utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to consistently provide quality service for his clients, establishing a remarkably positive reputation within Philadelphia. For over 30 years he has been a top selling REALTOR . Mike is proudly associated with KW Philly and KW Main Line.

McCann has earned his place as one of the most successful and respected real estate agents, not only in Philadelphia but also nationwide. At a time when he could easily be slowing down or even pondering retirement, McCann has only strengthened his desire to have a positive impact on employees and clients alike.

The Mike McCann Team acts as that trusted partner for more clients than ever. While McCann has long had a stellar reputation in the city, where he focused most of his business, last year he and his partners opened the Keller Williams Main Line office and expanded the team in the suburbs. Not surprisingly, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.


Kae Lani Palmisano, Event Host

Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly, a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region. She is also the host and writer of WHYY's Delishtory, a digital series on the history of food. As a food and travel writer, Palmisano enjoys following the foodways that bring the foods we enjoy to the plate. Her work has appeared in USA TODAY, KitchenAid Stories, Roads & Kingdoms, and more. 


Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Crew, Champion of Change

As the leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. We are a champion for health equity and positive social change in the region and our country. For more than 20 years, employees in our Blue Crew volunteer program have donated hundreds of thousands of hours to local causes and diverse nonprofit organizations across the region, including those that are working to address good health and well-being, food insecurity, and education and literacy.


50/50 Raffle

Bethesda Project's 50/50 cash raffle winner receives 50% of the amount received for all raffle tickets sold! Contribute $100 for a chance to win! Winners DO NOT have to be present at the Party & Auction to win.


With each donation you make to support Bethesda Project, you help make an impact in the lives of thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness each year. This investment, much like a garden, cultivates the necessary resources and support that provides guests and residents with shelter, housing, case management, and more.


2022 Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Emma Stern, director of development, at estern@bethesdaproject.org.


Silent Auction