[RELEASE] Project HOME Celebrates Conclusion of Most Successful Fundraising Campaign, $130M Raised to End and Prevent Chronic Street Homelessness in Philadelphia
Event on November 19 marked the close of historic ‘Home Is Where The Start Is’ comprehensive campaign with trolley tour of Project HOME residences followed by celebration at Christopher J. Seward Residence
Last week we announced the successful conclusion of our “Home Is Where The Start Is” comprehensive campaign, the most successful fundraising effort in Project HOME’s history. The event began with a trolley tour of notable Project HOME residences and locations throughout the city, followed by a celebration and remarks from elected officials, Project HOME leaders, and community members.
“The HOME Is Where The Start Is comprehensive campaign was our most significant fundraising initiative in Project HOME’s history, and we’re beyond grateful to all of the donors and partners who made it a success,” said Donna Bullock, President and CEO of Project HOME. “This event celebrates our shared success by giving donors and other Project HOME community members an inside look at Project HOME’s impact throughout the city and all we’ve accomplished together.”
About the “Home Is Where The Start Is” Comprehensive Campaign
Over nearly five years, the campaign raised $130 million through philanthropic partnerships, foundations, and donors to support capital projects, operating costs, and endowments, exceeding its initial goal of $118 million. This historic fundraising effort has been leveraged to secure an additional $127 million in public funds through government programs and grants to further support housing, employment, healthcare, and education initiatives.
Originally slated to run through June 2025, our campaign concluded seven months ahead of schedule thanks to successfully achieving our funding goal. Through the campaign, we were able to surpass its goal of developing 1,000 units of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia through new and renovated properties, including Gloria Casarez Residence, Maguire Residence, Inn of Amazing Mercy, Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, and more.
About the Campaign Finale Event
The “Home Is Where The Start Is” Campaign Finale event honored the donors who helped us raise these critical funds and spotlight the impact this effort has already created, while sharing all that is to come. This special finale included a trolley tour of Project HOME sites made possible by this campaign, followed by a dynamic celebration at Christopher J. Seward Residence. Highlights included the unveiling of a special art installation and donor dedication, a HOME for Harmony choir performance, as well as a heartfelt presentation revealing total funds raised and the many ways this campaign has secured a future of hope.
Speakers and attendees included:
- Donna Bullock, President and CEO of Project HOME
- Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis (pre-recorded remarks)
- Additional local and state officials
- Leigh Middleton, member of HOME Is Where the Start Is Campaign Committee, Co-Chair of Development Committee, Board Member, & MPOWER Founding Partner
- Megan Maguire Nicoletti, member of HOME Is Where the Start Is Campaign Committee, co-chair of Development Committee, and board member
- Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon, co-founders of Project HOME
- Nephtali, Inn of Amazing Mercy resident
