Inglis Methodist Gardens opened its doors for the first time to welcome formerly homeless individuals and families, as well as people with disabilities to their new, inclusive community of 47 affordable, integrated, and supportive apartments, 23 of which are fully accessible and technologically-enhanced for greater independence.
Over 60 partners, funders & politicians celebrated this new $16.8 million project, awarded funds through low-income housing tax credits from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), a leadership gift of $4 million from Aetna Better Health of PA, and a $700,000 investment from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
Speakers for the ribbon-cutting included Senator Vincent Hughes, Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr, Representative Amen Brown, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Derek Green’s Director of Constituent Services Donna Clement Jackson, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’ Labor & Community Liaison Carmella Green, Philadelphia Housing Authority President & CEO Kelvin Jeremiah, TD Bank Vice President/Relationship Manager Sue Taylor and Aetna Better Health of PA Director of Community Development Marykathryn Tronco.
“Since 1966, Methodist Services has been housing people experiencing homelessness,” said Anne Rice-Burgess, President & CEO, Methodist Services. “We are thrilled to partner with Inglis Housing Corporation to establish a fresh model of community housing with the type of high-quality housing that everyone deserves, in close proximity to our Philadelphia Housing as Health (PHasH) Collaborative providers.”
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As the pandemic continues to unfold, Methodist Services assisted Residents, Program Participants & Staff in accessing COVID19 PPEs, pop up clinics, COVID19 tests and vaccines. Special thanks to community partners: Dr. Ala Stanford & Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, Penn Towne Chapter of The Links, Jack & Jill of America Philadelphia Chapter, PCOM, City of Philadelphia, Walgreens, The Yo-Yo’s. As always, a big shout out to all of our essential & non-essential staff who diligently continue to show up & invest in children and families, every day! “We are Methodist Services!”
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Special thanks to Cradles to Crayons for contributing more than 200 new Happy Harvest Parade/Halloween costumes for Methodist Services’ Children & Families. It’s always a treat to see Staff, Parents and Program Participants festively attired, albeit socially distanced!
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We are grateful for our good friends at Penn Towne Chapter of The Links, PCOM, The Gateway School and Food Connect for collectively donating 60 full Thanksgiving meals, along with 40 large boxes/bags full of canned goods. Big thanks from our Residents & Families!
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What a wonderful surprise! Methodist Services’ Housing/Residential Staff were thrilled to assist “Standin’Cannon” (Trent Williams), Meerah Saunders & Kennedy Johnson who arranged, hosted, served & donated Hot Buffet Meals for 100 Residents as a Pre-Thanksgiving Giveback. We also appreciate “AM, The DJ” for bringing his DJ’ing to this great event!
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Donations continue to pour in: Lansdale Christ United Methodist Church – 1 Bridge House Room; Parkesburg United Methodist Church/Lanchester Men’s Group 150 Personal Care Boxes; NGA Lansdale & Hatfield (merged) New Children’s Coats & Clothing for All Ages; PCOM’s Health & Wellness Fairs and Pop-up Clinics; Paoli United Methodist Church/Doylestown United Methodist Church/Staples’ Backpacks & School Supplies; Foster Angels on Earth’s Holiday Gift Bags/Wish Lists for Residents, Makeup Kits, Gift Cards for Residents’ Bedding; Together We Rise Birthday Boxes & Sweet Cases; and so much more!
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2021 Holiday Toy, Gift & Gift Card Drive
Help us make chlldren’s holidays special! Ways to participate: make a secure online donation, send a check by mail, or by pre-arranged appointment - drop off new, unwrapped toys, gifts, gift cards, or arts and craft supplies. Happy Holidays! Click here for more details!
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Heritage Farm veggie stand with healthy produce for Methodist Services' Summer Camp and Out of School Time Families.
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NOW ENROLLING!
Head Start, PHL Pre-K, Kindergarten & After School for 2021-2022
Learn more via jsoto@methodistservices.org
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On behalf of Methodist’s Board of Directors, Leadership, Staff & Constituents; 140th Anniversary Co-Chairs Kali Curran & Regina Lofpersberger; Auction Organizer extraordinaire Alice Schwartz; 140th Anniversary Host Committee Members, we send thanks to all of our generous 140th Anniversary donors, sponsors, virtual event attendees, auction & raffle buyers. You helped us reach an ambitious goal of $95,000!
We are thankful for event support from Pizzeria Vetri; Home Appetit; Jazz Musicians Warren Oree & Larry Price; Rotary Club of Springfield; Amis Trattoria; 13th Cocktails’ Aaron Gordon; Irish Musicians Mick Moloney, Haley Richardson & Brenda Castles; getmasksafe.org; MGW Properties & Services LLC; Kali & Vince Curran; Anonymous! See full slate of past virtual events!
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Check Out Past 140th Anniversary Events |
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service
Monday January 18, 2021
Give: Dinner for 2
Receive: Dinner for 2
All for $120!
GIVE
Home Appétit Dinner for 2 to Methodist Services' Residents
RECEIVE
Three-Course Pizzeria Vetri Dinner for 2
💗Live, Virtual Instruction from Executive Chef John Sidoti
💗Make-Your-Own Pizza Kits (Margherita & Pepperoni)
💗Premade Arugula Salad & Cannoli's
Home-Delivered, Safely, on January 18
WATCH ANYTIME
Message from President & CEO Anne Rice-Burgess
Hour of Jazz: Bassist Warren Oree, Saxophonist Larry Price
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Step Back in Time
Help Us Celebrate the Heritage of Our Founders Bishop Matthew &
Ellen Holmes Verner Simpson!
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Dinner for 2 plus Cocktails/Mocktails
All for $75!
GIVE
Your Generous Donation Will Help Us Reach
Our 140th Anniversary Goal of $95,000 By June 2021!
RECEIVE
Amis Trattoria Shepherd’s Pie for 2 - Lamb or Beef
Handmade 1879 Style Cocktails/Mocktails
by Aaron Gordon of 13th Street Cocktails + Virtual Demo
Oven-Ready, Home-Delivered Safely on March 17
WATCH
Message from President & CEO Anne Rice-Burgess
30-Minute Virtual Concert with Award Winning
Traditional Irish Musicians Mick Moloney
Haley Richardson & Brenda Castles
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Around the corner from Methodist Services' campus, you'll find the memorial for Bishop Matthew & Ellen Holmes Verner Simpson in West Laurel Hill Cemetery. At the time of his death, Matthew Simpson was one of the most respected orators in the nation. Ellen Simpson was the inspirational founder of Methodist Home for Children. |
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35 WAYS TO SHOW MOM SOME LOVE!!!
Virtual Auction Opens Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12am
Concludes Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 11pm
GIVE
Your Generous Donation Will Help Us Reach
Our 140th Anniversary Goal of $95,000 By June 2021!
RECEIVE
All Winners will be notified on Monday, April 26, 2021
regarding email, pick up or drop off of auction items
in advance of Mother's Day.
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Win the PERFECT Father’s Day Gift!!!
5 Big-Ticket Raffle Packages
$25, $50, $75 & $100 Online Tickets
NOW Thru Sunday, June 13, 2021
The More You Buy...The Better Your Chances
GIVE
Your Generous Donation Will Help Us Reach
Our 140th Anniversary Goal of $95,000 By June 2021!
RECEIVE
All Winners will be notified on Monday, June 14, 2021
regarding pick up or drop off of raffle items
in advance of Father's Day.
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Enjoy photos of select Auction/Raffle Winners: Mitchell Schwartzman, Jerry Burhop, Kali Curran, Randy Miller, Janet Castellini.
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