Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional CEO Speaking At The Bercy

ARDMORE, PA — The CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region will be in Ardmore March 25 for the Dine & Dish monthly benefit dinner.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region CEO Marcus Allen will headline Dine & Dish at The Bercy on Monday, March 25.

The dinner will be held from 6 p.m to 9 p.m.

The evening begins with a “meet and greet” reception, followed by a seated dinner presented by Executive Chef Joseph Monnich.

Allen follows recent sold out Dine & Dish events that featured Mary Dougherty, the owner of Philadelphia area Nicole Miller stores, and Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director and CEO Andrew Greenblatt.

Tickets are on sale now for $50 per person, and include a glass of sparkling wine, a three-course dinner, tax and gratuity. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence.

Contact the Bercy at (610) 589-0500 to reserve tickets, or visit the Bercy's website here.

“Marcus Allen is a visionary leader, which is why I invited him to speak at this month’s Dine & Dish,” said Dine & Dish Founder Realtor Michelle Leonard. “Marcus is CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, which in 2018 served nearly 4,000 local children! Marcus used his passion to overcome adversity and create change in the community. He emanates the inspiring personality Dine & Dish was created to share with the community.”

For March’s program, Allen will discuss his career journey and what it is like being a major authority at one the Greater Philadelphia region’s largest and most experienced youth mentoring associations.

Allen, raised in a single-parent household, experienced the hardships of both rural and urban poverty as a child. When Allen was nine-years-old he met his lifelong coach and mentor who helped to lay his educational foundation and assisted in helping Allen prevail poverty. In April 2013, Allen became the first African-American CEO in BBBS Independence Region’s 100-year history. He has since gained the agency ample exposure, secured additional donation-based funding and increased the number of children served throughout the region annually.

“It is the responsibility of BBBS Independence Region to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their highest potential,” said Allen, spearhead to the creation of MENTOR Independence Region, an initiative designed to strengthen youth mentoring through partnership. “I know firsthand that one-on-one mentoring is a major part of the solution, which is why creating MENTOR Independence Region was so important to me.”

A portion of every dollar collected on the night of the event will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence.

Dine & Dish’s monthly wine selections will be curated by The Bercy’s Beverage Manager and award-winning Sommelier Steven Gullo.

The menu for March features:

• First Course:
  • French Onion Soup
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Tuna Tartar
• Entree:
  • Lemon Chicken White Meat
  • Boeuf Bourguignon
  • Roasted Halibut
  • Cauliflower Bolognese
• Dessert:
  • Chef's Sampler

The Bercy is located at 7 E. Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. Complimentary valet parking is available on Station Road right off Lancaster Avenue.