
Dine. Network. Give back.
June 5, 2025 @ 5:30pm | Crystal Tea Room, Philadelphia
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual Grow with JEVS fundraiser in the elegant Crystal Tea Room.
Reconnect with friends, build new connections, and support an organization that transforms lives. Your presence helps us continue our vital work—creating opportunities and providing support where it matters most.
Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy fine refreshments, engage in meaningful conversations, and be inspired. This night is more than just an event; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in our community.
Interested in Sponsorship opportunities?
Please contact: Katherine Shinholster, Chief of Advancement, 215-854-1827
2025 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR

CHAMPION SPONSOR

AMBASSADOR SPONSORS

Laurie and Jeffrey Franz

BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
- Ballard Spahr LLP
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- Emerald Business Supply, Inc.
- Esperanza
- HHAeXchange
- JDB Service Group
- Ned and Marcia Kaplin
- ServiceNow
- Benjamin Zuckerman and Marian Robinson
GUARDIAN SPONSORS
- 1845 Walnut Associates, Ltd.
- Akkodis
- Canon Solutions America, Inc.
- Columbus Construction, LLC
- Firstrust Savings Bank
- Glenmede
- Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
- INTECH Construction, LLC
- Linda McAleer
- The Philadelphia Foundation
- Roberta Pichini, Esq.
- Howard and Linda Scher
- Ivan and Etta Szeftel
- Lisa Washington, Esq.
- WSFS Bank
ADVOCATE SPONSORS
- Nina and Kyle Abbott
- AFSCME Local 1739
- AHEAD
- Frank and Marilyn Ash
- Becker & Frondorf
- Evan and Teri Benn
- Max Berger
- Liz Cohen and David Whellan
- Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
- Elliott-Lewis Corporation
- harman deutsch ohler architecture
- KME Technology Consultants, LLC
- Bob and Julie Levine
- Jerry Miller and Lois Frischling
- Dan Muroff, Mission Government Relations
- PECO, An Exelon Company
- Philadelphia Parking Authority
- Denise and Jeffrey Portner
- Public Health Management Corporation
- Rivers Casino
- Teach for America
- The Reinvestment Fund Inc.
- Urban Affairs Coalition
- Vanguard
Host Committee
- Luke Bernstein – PA Chamber of Business & Industry
- Bonnie Camarda – Salvation Army
- Patrick Clancy – Philadelphia Works
- The Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr. – Esperanza
- Jim Dever – Bank of America
- William Farmer – Aetna, Inc.
- Dan Fitzpatrick – Citizens Bank
- Laurie and Jeffrey Franz
- Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend – Hamilton Foundation
- Stacy Holland – Elevate 215
- Ned and Marcia Kaplin
- Richard and Lindsey Lazer – Philadelphia Parking Authority
- Keith Leaphart – Jefferson
- Manny Mar – Santander Bank
- Sharmain Matlock Turner – Urban Affairs Coalition
- Joseph O’Connell – Emerald Business Supply, Inc.
- Marcel Pratt – Ballard Spahr LLP
- Pedro Ramos – Philadelphia Foundation
- Vanessa Smith – ServiceNow
- Mark Squilla – Philadelphia City Council
- Joseph Staerk – JDB Service Group
- Brett Studner – Acrisure/ Odell Studner Group
- Benjamin Zuckerman and Marian Robinson