The Joseph Fund of Camden’s Hand Up Gala to Honor Anthony Perno of Cooper’s Ferry Partnership

The countdown is on for The Joseph Fund of Camden’s Annual Hand Up Gala, scheduled for Saturday, October 29 at The National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia.

The highly anticipated black-tie-optional event is officially “sold out” with 450 confirmed guests. The event will feature dinner, a live auction and a silent auction with fabulous items. Guests will also have the opportunity to hit the dance floor and listen to live music from The Motor City Revenue, a band that covers Motown hits, as well as rock and soul classics. At the event, Anthony Perno, President and CEO of Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, will receive the “Msgr. Robert T. McDermott Philanthropy and Community Service Award.”

The Hand Up Gala is based on the philosophy that giving people a “hand up” instead of a “handout” has a much more profound impact on their lives, because with a hand up anyone can soar.

Event proceeds will benefit those in need who seek affordable housing, homelessness services and a quality education. Those who would like to support the Gala but aren’t attending are welcome to participate in an online auction available at http://www.biddingforgood.com/handupgala. Bidding ceases at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 29.

This year’s Presenting Sponsor is the Paris Corporation, joined by Platinum Sponsors, Intuit Financial Freedom and McHenry Creative Services, and Gold Sponsors, Domenica Foundation, First Montgomery Management and M Financial Planning Services.

The Joseph Fund is a Camden-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the missions of six fellow Camden organizations that provide educational opportunities, permanent housing solutions for lower-income individuals and solutions to end homelessness for those willing to receive a hand up.

To learn more about The Joseph Fund or to make a contribution, contact Jim Catrambone at 856-576-7012 or jcatrambone@josephfundcamden.org or visit http://josephfundcamden.org/hand-up-gala/