It’s a battle unlike any other, a fight to the end, a tour de force—it’s Pickleball. Join us for Battle of the Paddles, Bethesda Project’s inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser! This low-impact and quick-to-learn sport has grown in popularity in Philadelphia and the nation over the last five years, and now it’s time for you to try your hand in our upcoming mixed doubles tournament.

Bring your A-game and meet you on the court.

Saturday, October 19th. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Phield House

Wontons are a satisfying way for families and/or friends to gather and connect. They are super flexible and can be enjoyed boiled on their own, fried, or included as part of your soup. Join chef Judy Ni, owner of the modern Taiwanese restaurant Bao • logy, as we talk about the importance of sourcing your ingredients and sustainable food systems. Conversations about food insecurity and community will be on the menu as well.

Vegetarian/vegan options are available, BYOB.

Come close out National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with Bethesda Project's Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB)! The YPAB will be hosting a happy hour and Quizzo fundraiser to raise awareness of the life-saving work done in Philadelphia by Bethesda Project, a nonprofit that provides shelter, housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Hosted by Triple Bottom Brewing, doors open at 6:00 and Quizzo begins at 6:30pm. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person, which can be made in advance, or through Venmo the night of. Gather your team for a chance to win some amazing prizes! All proceeds benefit Bethesda Project, including 10% of beer sales!

Bethesda Project’s 25th Annual Party & Auction will welcome back supporters for our in-person event at the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park (as well as stream virtually) on Friday, May 13th at 6:00pm. Funds raised from this event allows Bethesda Project to provide emergency shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.

David, a Bethesda Project guest, noted how Bethesda Project served as "a secure place to stay where I can reconstruct my life that was shattered by both homelessness and the pandemic.” With your support of the Party & Auction, you make our services possible for individuals like David.

Stay tuned for more details, including ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items!

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.

Experience the pleasure of live performance done well! The Chester County Choral Society (CCCS) has provided the community with diverse choral performances for nearly fifty years. CCCS has performed with local orchestras including the Newark Symphony Orchestra, Pennsylvania Philharmonic, and most recently, Kennett Symphony. During this special presentation at the Daylesford Abbey, attendees will be treated to a sampling of music about springtime and starting anew. 

All proceeds benefit Bethesda Project, a nonprofit that provides shelter, housing and supportive services to adults experiencing chronic homelessness. Tickets are $30 per person and advance registration is requested. 

Members of the chorus and Bethesda Project staff are fully vaccinated and will be masked. Vaccinations and masks are strongly encouraged for all guests.

Bethesda Project's Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) would like to invite you to a holiday happy hour! The event will take place at Interstate Drafthouse in Fishtown on Monday, December 20th from 6PM – 9PM. We will have some great raffle items, along with a 50/50! All proceeds from raffle tickets, along with a $500 donation from Interstate Drafthouse, will go directly to Bethesda Project to help aid its mission of caring for Philadelphia's population of adults experiencing homelessness. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to network, grab a drink with friends and win awesome raffle prizes!

Even as the world continues to practice physical distancing, we remain connected through kindness and generosity even without physical proximity. This #GivingTuesday, you can make a difference for the 1,400 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Bethesda Project community. Your #GivingTuesday gift will have double the impact thanks to a $30,000 matching gift donated by supporter Richard Canel!

Your support for our Giving Tuesday campaign can make a difference for those experiencing homelessness in the following ways:

• $10.00 provides toiletries

• $20.00 gives guests and residents underwear and socks

• $50.00 ensures residents receive move-in kits at Bethesda Project at Connelly House

• $75.00 provides kitchen cookware at Bethesda Spruce

• $100.00 supports a resident for a week

• $165.00 provides a resident with a new mattress at Bethesda Bainbridge

• $500.00 supplies PPE for guests and staff in Bethesda Project's Church Shelter Program

• $2,000.00 supports Bethesda Spruce with heat for one winter month

• $5,000.00 sponsors case management support at our shelters and residences

Any amount makes a huge difference in the lives of our guests and residences.

CommUNITY Walking Tour & Meal

A Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Event

Empathy plus action positively impacts our neighborhoods. In the Callowhill neighborhood, organizations like Bethesda Project and Philabundance work to support the needs of neighbors facing housing and food insecurity while the Friends of the Rail Park work to engage diverse residents, bridge communities, and promote inclusivity through its park. Join these organizations for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week through a community walking tour, starting at Bethesda Project’s Our Brothers’ Place and ending with a boxed meal at the Rail Park, that shares the history of the Callowhill neighborhood and the work happening to support those experiencing hunger and homelessness. Those participating on the tour will have the opportunity to reflect on these issues together, which we hope to capture and include in the Rail Park’s time capsule project.

This event, hosted by Bethesda Project, Friends of the Rail Park, and Philabundance, will take place on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 11am departing from 907 Hamilton Street. The ticket price is a suggested donation of $25 per person and includes a boxed lunch sponsored by Philabundance’s Community Kitchen. Proceeds from this event will support Bethesda Project and Philabundance, two local non-profit organizations.

For more information, including tickets, please visit: https://communitytour.eventbrite.com

Know Before You Go

• The program will include approximately 1 mile of walking. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

• The Rail Park is ADA and wheelchair accessible.

• The Rail Park is completely outdoors with tree cover only.

• There are no restrooms on site at the park.

• You can enter the Rail Park by ramp East of Broad on Noble Street, or by stairs on Callowhill Street between 11th and 12th Streets.

• We encourage you to wear a mask while participating in this program, for our safety and yours.

• Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided on site during the event.

Join us on November 17th at noon for a special conversation with Tina Pagotto, CEO of Bethesda Project. Watch live on Facebook as Tina recognizes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and updates our community about Bethesda Project’s programs, the impact of COVID-19, and ways to be an ally to people experiencing homelessness as we enter into the winter season. Stay tuned at the end for an exciting special announcement about an exciting winter community initiative!

RSVP at: https://fireside-chat-with-the-ceo.eventbrite.com/ and join us at noon on Facebook!

Come join Bethesda Project's Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) for an evening of festive crafts and tasty drafts to benefit Bethesda Project!

Carving Change is a fun-filled socially distant happy hour (complete with jack o' lantern carving!) hosted by the YPAB where all proceeds benefit the important work done by Bethesda Project, a Philadelphia nonprofit that has been working for individuals experiencing homelessness since 1979 by providing case management, shelter, and permanent housing.

This year, Carving Change will be an outdoor event using social distancing precautions. With plenty of space at Love City Brewing's beer garden, you can enjoy the event at a distance! Each Carving Change guest is entitled to one drink ticket, fun Bethesda Project swag (including a tote bag!) and a mess-free, fully gutted pumpkin! Social distancing measures will be enforced. For those that want to participate in the fun, but carve their pumpkins from the comfort of their own home, you can purchase a to-go bag (a Bethesda Project tote!) that includes a non-gutted pumpkin, carving stencil, festive swag and a draft beer drink coupon to redeem at a later date.

There is a maximum capacity of 40 people and pre-registration is a requirement. The to-go box must be picked up that evening -- no deliveries -- and must be ordered in advance.

Purchase your tickets here: https://bethesdaproject.ticketleap.com/carving-change-2021/

Social Distancing Guidelines:

• MASKS REQUIRED. Wear a mask unless you are eating or drinking.

• SOCIAL DISTANCING. Please stay at least 6 feet away from others.

• PARTY SIZE LIMIT. Maximum 4 people per table.

If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home.

Proof of vaccination required (photo or card).

Hand sanitizer will be provided.

Home Run 5K 2021 Kick-Off Happy Hour

Join Bethesda Project on October 7, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Triple Bottom Brewery to officially kick off our 2021 Home Run 5K! Race participants will receive one drink ticket to the event and can pick up race packets, have a drink, and network with other race participants and Bethesda Project supporters!

Learn more about the race and register for the race today!

As Philadelphia begins to open, Bethesda Project is excited to announce our process of re-opening on-site volunteering opportunities. During this Lunch and Learn, Liz Anuw, Bethesda Project's Director of Operations and acting Pandemic Officer, and Jeffrey Isaacson, Volunteer and Community Life Manager, will share our phased volunteer return plan, an overview of our on-site safety protocols, and our updated volunteer and safety procedures. This discussion will also include how to sign up for shifts and with time for Q and A. Don’t miss this action-packed session on ways to assist those experiencing homelessness during this crucial time!

RSVP for the session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrde6uqz8jHNOSP6awsOpePJnxYcOnzwBk

Join Bethesda Project for a virtual celebration of our programs, community, and family - all from the comfort of your couch! Make or order in your favorite meal, dress up in sweatpants or a ball gown (whatever makes you comfortable!), and join us for a fun, virtual take on our annual fundraising event.

Learn more on our official web site.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information and fun surprises!