47 COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY – In 2024, as part of its commitment to providing a welcoming experience for all, the Center began the process to become accessibility certified in 2025. In 2024, as part of this commitment, the Center began the process for an accessibility audit of the facility and operations, with the goal of becoming certified in 2025. Additionally, the Center enhanced its ADA signage in the facility to improve the visibility of the building’s accessible entrances. PARKINSON READY TRAINING – In September 2024, the Center’s staff, together with hospitality industry partners, participated in the launch of the Make the City Parkinson Ready (“Parkinson Ready”) program in Philadelphia, an initiative of the World Parkinson Coalition, The Parkinson Council, and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Parkinson Ready program aims to reduce stigma and enhance support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by training employees in Philadelphia’s safety, transportation, and service industries. 3 STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES VOLUNTEERISM – METHODIST SERVICES HERITAGE FARM – During the year, the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Team PCC volunteers partnered with Methodist Services, to lend a helping hand on their Heritage Farm. The team helped to plant fresh produce which the organization uses to create a sustainable, community-based food system for the families they serve. PCCA/ASM GLOBAL BACKPACK DRIVE – In August 2024, the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, in collaboration with ASM Global and Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Philadelphia Chapter, hosted a backpack drive to provide 150 backpacks with school supplies to students participating in programs hosted by the nonprofit Mighty Writers. The supplies were donated by the Center’s staff, vendor partners, and labor union partners. LEGENDS AND ASM GLOBAL “GLOBAL MONTH OF GIVING” – From November 15 to December 15, 2024, Legends and ASM Global venues worldwide partnered to celebrate Global Month of Giving. The Pennsylvania Convention Center participated in the program with the following initiatives: THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER DRIVE – The Center’s team, food and beverage partner, Aramark, and other partners, collected turkeys and other food items to provide 25 Philadelphia families with a turkey dinner for the Thanksgiving holiday. INTERCULTURAL FAMILY SERVICES WINTER WONDERLAND – The Pennsylvania Convention Center partnered with local nonprofit organization, Intercultural Family Services, to host their Winter Wonderland holiday event for 250 Philadelphia families. Prior to the event, the Center’s staff collaborated with community partners, including Auto Dealers CARing for Kids, School District of Philadelphia, and Aramark to donate toys, coats, and other winter clothing, and the meal for the event. SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA’S ELIZA SHIRLEY HOUSE – For the second year, a joint Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau team decorated The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia’s Eliza Shirley House for the holidays to help spread some holiday cheer to the home’s residents. DONATION PROGRAM – In 2024, the Pennsylvania Convention Center partnered with eleven events to donate various items including furniture, bags, stationery, and clothing to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
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