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Devereux Pennsylvania Hope Gala generates nearly $200,000 for individuals with special needs
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More than 350 guests gathered at the National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia for Devereux Pennsylvania’s 20th annual Hope Gala.
The event generated nearly $200,000 to benefit the more than 3,500 individuals the organization serves in southeastern Pennsylvania.
This year’s theme, “Fostering Independence,” celebrated the nonprofit’s commitment to helping the youth and adults in its care develop the skills needed to thrive.
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than 350 guests gathered at the National Constitution
Center
in historic Philadelphia for Devereux Advanced
Behavioral Health Pennsylvania’s 20th annual Hope Gala to raise critical
funds for children, adolescents and adults living with emotional, behavioral
and cognitive differences.
The
event this fall generated nearly $200,000 to benefit the more than 3,500 individuals
the organization serves in southeastern Pennsylvania.
This
year’s theme, “Fostering Independence,” celebrated the nonprofit’s commitment
to helping the youth and adults in its care develop the skills needed to
thrive.
“What
an incredible event, and a night to remember! Thanks to the overwhelming kindness
and generosity of our sponsors, volunteers and attendees, we are able to
continue ‘fostering independence’ in those entrusted to our care – helping them
become more productive and socially-connected members of their communities,” said
Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark
II. “Every dollar raised through this event will enhance our programs and
services, and support our efforts to make a meaningful and positive impact on
the lives of those we serve.”
About this year’s event
…
Devereux
Pennsylvania’s 2019 Hope Gala featured once-in-a-lifetime experiences and other
extravagant items offered via live and silent auctions, including a seven-night
stay at an oceanfront resort in Fiji, a group whiskey tasting and custom blazer
fitting in Philadelphia, and an autographed Guns N’ Roses Fender electric
guitar. Guests also enjoyed specially crafted food and drinks prepared by Brûlée
Catering. Custom décor with themed accents accentuated the spectacular backdrop
of the National Constitution Center.
The
event was presented through the collaboration of the Devereux Hope Gala
Committee, the Devereux Pennsylvania Advisory Board and more than 20 corporate
sponsors, including presenting sponsor Independence Blue Cross.
Save the date!
Join
Devereux Pennsylvania for an unforgettable evening of food, dancing and fun.
The 2020 Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, November 14 at Vie in Philadelphia.
View
photos from the 20th
annual Hope Gala. Learn more about Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.
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