2023 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
NOVEMBER 11TH - 18th, 2023
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program bringing people together across the country to draw attention to issues surrounding hunger and homelessness. In 2023, Bethesda Project will recognize this week and raise awareness for its mission and accomplishments in homeless services in Philadelphia.
2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Not all events listed are open to the public. If you'd like to get involved during NHHAW, please click here.
EVENTS:
Signature Event: Cocktails for a Cause with Rex at the Royal
Friday, November 17th, 2 sessions - 6:00pm, and 8:30pm
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!
Community Education Event: HHA Week Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, November 15th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Via Zoom
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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 conference is one of the largest opportunities for service providers, system leaders, advocates, and others to gather and share ideas. Kharisma, Director of Shelter, and Stephen, Program Coordinator at Bethesda Project My Brother’s House, were selected to attend the conference as a professional development opportunity. 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.
Community Life Event: Fall Flavors Cook-Off
Thursday, November 16th
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In the spirit of the season, our sites will be participating in a friendly cooking competition! Each site will be assigned a fall-themed ingredient and then given a month to come up with a recipe and make the dish that will be shared the day of the cook-off.
ALL WEEK LONG (Nov. 11-18)
HHA Week Raffle
Try your luck and enter our HHA Week raffle! Buy tickets online and enter for a chance to win some of our premium items, including a night stay at the Loews and treats from Di Bruno Brothers. A link to the raffle will go live on November 11th, and remain live from November 11th through November 18th. Winners will be announced on the 19th. One ticket is one step closer to ending homelessness!
JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS PINT FUNDRAISER
In recognition of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Bethesda Project is teaming up with Jeni’s Ice Creams for a pint drive fundraiser at the Fishtown Scoop Shop!
From November 11 - 18, a portion of every ice cream pint sold will be donated to Bethesda Project. All you have to do is present this flyer at checkout or use the code “CONEtribute” for Jeni’s local delivery. Please note that this offer is only valid for the Fishtown location.
All Month Long
Schmear It, will once again raise funds for Bethesda Project for the entire month of November! Follow @SchmearIt to see where their truck is, or stop by their University City or East Market locations to have breakfast for a good cause at any time of year!
How can i help during Hunger and Homelessness awareness week?
You can join our mission to be family to those with none during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in a number of ways other than attending our events. These could include:
Inviting a Bethesda Project board or staff member to speak at a meeting, classroom, or event (virtual or in-person)
Participating in a workplace giving campaign in support of the week
Hosting a fundraising event to support Bethesda Project during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Sponsoring an on-site community life event for guests and residents, like a special meal, BINGO event, or movie night
Hosting a donation drive (financial and/or items from our wishlist)
Making a financial gift
Donating items needed at our shelters from our wishlist
Contact us at communitylife@bethesdaproject.org to get started!
Thank you to the following organizations and groups for hosting volunteer activities during NHHAW!
Beloved St. John’s, BOMA, Century Therapeutics, EO Philadelphia, Freire Charter School, Masonic Lodge, Morgan Lewis, Tzu Chi, Villanova Alpha Phi Omega - Sigma Eta Chapter
