THE GALA
On Friday, March 22nd, 2024 The Block Gives Back hosted our Gala fundraiser at the Philadelphia Ball Room! It was an amazing night surrounded by so many incredible supports of our organization. Some volunteers were honored for their service and commitment shown throughout 2023. We had a great time trading in our event t-shirts’s and sneakers to see everyone come together dressed up! We look forward to hosting another Gala next year, and most importantly we look forward to seeing you there.
2024 GALA
Check out last year’s Gala
Where are the proceeds going?
The funds raised from "The Gala" will help jump-start a very busy spring and summer. Funds will be allocated to events such as:
- 4 Blocks In 4 Weeks: City-Wide Street Cleaning followed by a block party to mend community relationships
- Love thy Park Tour: City-Wide Park Cleaning & Safety Celebration
- Peace & Play Day: Annual antiviolence initiative hosted in July
- Block 2 School: Back To School Celebration hosted in August
In addition to programs such as our Youth Internship Program and Shop With Sean. The funds raised will be a direct investment into clean streets, safe parks, multiple give backs and preparing our many different communities in our city for successful and impactful futures.
Thank You To Our 2023 GALA I-95 Tier Sponsors
“It is great to give back to a local event that does so much good for our community”
- Michael Hersh, Brandpoint Services
“As a woman-led business owner, I want to be a great example of bringing awareness and that giving back to our communities shows strong leadership.”
- Anais Camilo, Sirena Photo Booth
“Having C.A.R.E being a part of the Beef & Beer allows communities to have resources that mitigate the inequities that marginalized communities face which essentially impacts the welfare of animals and humans”
- Jen Evans, C.A.R.E
“The Block Gives Back is an organization that engages in active non-violence better than any neighborhood organization. It’s like the joie de vivre of the area.”
- State Rep Joe Hohenstein
Thank You To Our 2023 GALA Avenue Tier Sponsors
“To be able to support and volunteer with this organization brings me great pleasure and fulfillment in my mission to inform others that there is good being done and that it’s possible to be a part of something bigger than yourself.” - Jonathan Rosario, Limelight Highlight
“We are proud to sponsor this grassroots initiative. Giving back, food & hope is paramount.“ - Lane McKenna
“TBGB has been a great support for all sponsors in the past, including NCA. The Block has referred business to us and we still have those same customers today. “ - Liz Negron