Catholic Partnership Schools Hosts Beef & Beer Dinner Feb. 23

Catholic Partnership Schools will host the 13th Annual James Gillespie, Sr., Memorial Beef and Beer fundraiser to benefit CPS’ athletic programs, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at P.J. Whelihan’s in Cherry Hill, N.J. The theme of the event is “Educating Our Athletes.”

James Gillespie, Sr., was a long-time youth baseball, softball and basketball coach and mentored many young people in South Jersey. The Beef and Beer fundraiser was established by his children to support Catholic Partnership Schools and its athletic programs, including intramural and traveling boys and girls baseball, basketball, and cross-country track. The all-you-can-eat event also includes wine and soft drinks, a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction.

“Each year, this fun event provides opportunities to our kids that they otherwise wouldn’t have,” says Sister Karen Dietrich, executive director of Catholic Partnership Schools. “Sports participation is important for childhood development, and we count on the generous support of the community to make programs available in our schools.”

The Beef and Beer fundraiser runs from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 23, 2019. P.J. Whelihan’s is located at 1854 Marlton Pike in Cherry Hill. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance go to EventBrite.com.

Catholic Partnership Schools is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and sustaining the educational excellence of the Catholic, K-8 schools that serve the children of Camden. This network of five partnership schools nurtures communities grounded in faith and values. They provide enriched, student-centered programs that prepare their graduates for successful transition into rigorous, college preparatory or technical high schools. For more information, visit www.catholicpartnershipschools.org.