Longwood Gardens, 419 Conservatory Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

<h1>From Childhood to Independence: A Night at Longwood Gardens with Amigos de Jesús</h1>
In a country where poverty, limited educational opportunities and economic insecurity can leave young people with few choices for their futures, Amigos de Jesús is working to create another possibility: helping vulnerable children grow into educated, healthy and independent adults with the skills and opportunities to build their lives in Honduras.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Amigos de Jesús will bring that story to Longwood Gardens for Growing Together with Amigos, an evening celebrating the children and young adults of Amigos and inviting the greater Philadelphia community to become part of their journey.
Amigos de Jesús provides a safe and nurturing home for vulnerable children in Honduras, but its work does not end with providing a safe place to live. The organization walks alongside children from childhood into adulthood, providing education, healthcare, emotional support, faith formation, life skills and opportunities designed to prepare them for healthy, independent lives.
“Our goal isn't simply to care for a child today,” said Kelley Jackson, President and CEO of Amigos de Jesús. “We have to ask what success looks like when that child becomes an adult. Are they educated? Are they healthy? Do they have the skills and confidence to work, manage their lives and build a future within the realities of Honduras? That is the journey we are committed to.”
Guests attending Growing Together with Amigos are invited to enjoy Longwood Gardens throughout the day before gathering in the Fountain Room from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception, stories and updates from Honduras, and a private illuminated fountain show.
The evening is designed not only to raise critical funds for the mission, but also to introduce new people throughout the region to Amigos de Jesús and the many ways individuals, families, schools, churches and businesses can become involved.
Tickets are $200 per person and include untimed admission to Longwood Gardens for the day, the evening reception and private illuminated fountain show.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Growing Together with Amigos Thursday, October 15, 2026 Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA Reception: 5:30–9:30 p.m. Tickets: $200 per person
For tickets and additional information, visit:
<a href="https://www.amigosdejesus.org/longwood2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.amigosdejesus.org/longwood2026</a>

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"This is a strong opportunity for contractors, demolition companies and equipment dealers to acquire well-maintained heavy machinery, including three Kobelco excavators with over $110,000 in recent service work, along with a wide range of tools and job-site equipment," said Richard Maltz, CEO of Maltz Auctions. "We encourage prospective bidders to register early and take advantage of the in-person viewing before bidding closes."




Invoices for the recent service work on the excavators are available at <a href="MaltzAuctions.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">MaltzAuctions.com</a>.
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&#9679; 2019 Kobelco Excavator, Model SK350 LC-10, 2,140 hours
&#9679; 2015 Kobelco Excavator, Model SK350 LC-9E, 3,881 hours
&#9679; 2015 Kobelco Excavator, Model SK230 SRLC-3, 4,182 hours
&#9679; Excavator attachments, including a Labounty MSD2500R Legend Series shear, a Labounty LP70 rotating universal processor with shear, a Kobelco 1.5 cubic yard bucket and additional bucket and grabber attachments


&#9679; 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ pickup truck
&#9679; 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty utility truck
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&#9679; Material handling equipment, including gang boxes, ladders, material lifts, scaffolding and spreader bars

&#9679; Respirators and air quality testing equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, sound level meters and VOC meters

&#9679; Warehouse supplies, including cabinets, pallet jacks, pallet shelving and safety bollardsViewing: Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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