Rather than provide temporary shelter, the programs funded by PHLCares seek to give individuals and families the wrap-around services, skills, and tools needed to achieve long-term housing stability. To date, PHLCares has made three major donations and plans to make a fourth donation in 2026. Since its inception, more than 70 businesses, hospitality organizations, and individuals have contributed to the mission of PHLCares. To incentivize community support, the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority has pledged to match any donation, dollar for dollar. In 2025, PHLCares raised $519,000, bringing the total amount of fundraising to more than $2 million. For more information or to help support this important initiative, please visit PHLCares.com. DOING BUSINESS WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER Hosted 95 attendees at three events in the Doing Business with the Pennsylvania Convention Center series. The mission of the series is to provide equal opportunity and access for all contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to the economic benefits generated by business opportunities with the Pennsylvania Convention Center ACTIONABLE RESULTS SERIES: EDUCATION AND ACCESS Launched a new initiative to provide small, local, and diverse business owners with supplier diversity education on the “how tos” of scaling their business as well as access to valuable resources. Established a partnership with Longview Strategic to provide grants up to $5,000 to assist eligible businesses receive their diverse certification. VOLUNTEERISM Strengthening the community through volunteerism. In 2025, members of the Pennsylvania Convention Center team donated food, baby items, and toys, gardened, served Thanksgiving dinner, and decorated for the holidays in an effort to provide those in need with supplies and support. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDED: Philabundance, Methodist Services, Bright Hope Baptist Church, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., and the Salvation Army. 70 TOTAL CONTRIBUTING BUSINESSES $2M IN FUNDS RAISED 2025 ANNUAL REPORT 43
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