Charitable Partnerships
December 6, 2017
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Gesu School
Contact: Bryan Carter, President/CEO | 215-763-3660 | Bryan.carter@gesuschool.org | www.gesuschool.org
1700 West Thompson Street Philadelphia, PA 19121
Gesu School is an independent Catholic School (pre-K to 8th grade) in the Jesuit and IHM traditions. Both of these religious orders believe in providing academic, spiritual and social development so that each young person understands and gives full expression to his or her God-given talents and gifts. This mission is carried on within some of the most difficult economic and family circumstances imaginable in the North Philadelphia neighborhoods that are Gesu’s primary service area.
Chase Lenfest has been supporting multiple programs at Gesu School for nearly two decades. The profound impact Chase has on Gesu’s children includes not only financial support through four annual Sponsor a Child scholarships and participation in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, but also his active engagement in the lives and education of our students. Chase was awarded the Spirit Medal in 2017 for his loyal dedication to Gesu School.
Joe Hand Promotions
Contact: Joseph P. Hand, Jr. President | 215.364.9000 | www.joehandpromotions.com
407 E. Pennsylvania Blvd. Feasterville, PA 19053
Joe Hand Promotions is the premier distributor of closed circuit pay-per-view boxing and special events in the country. Founded by Joe Hand, Sr. and his family in 1970, the company’s size and reputation has grown due in large part to the chairman’s background, passion and keen foresight about the television distribution industry.
It has always been the philosophy of Joe Hand Promotions to support many causes and organizations in order to make a difference in the community. Through the years, the company has been involved with the Special Olympics, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, and scholarship funds at various Philadelphia area high schools.
NUSEA
Contact: Tim Wyant, President | 917.608.6327 | info@squashandeducation.org | www.nationalurbansquash.org
555 Eighth Ave., Suite 1102 New York, NY 10018
NUSEA is the umbrella organization and governing body of 19 urban squash programs in the United States, and four affiliate organizations around the world. NUSEA’s mission is to support the creation, development, and improvement of urban squash and education programs. Together, NUSEA programs enroll over 2,500 students, providing year-round academic support, squash instruction, college preparation, and community service opportunities.
Chase Lenfest has been a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of NUSEA and our member programs. Chase played a critical role in providing a home base for Philadelphia’s SquashSmarts, building courts and classrooms and offices in The Lenfest Center in North Philadelphia. Chase has also been a great friend to Squash Urbano Colombia, traveling frequently to Cartagena, Colombia, to provide instruction to our program participants. Chase is passionate about urban squash, and NUSEA is deeply grateful for his generosity and commitment.
PAL
Contact: Cassandra Harris | 215.291.9000 | info@phillypal.org
www.phillypal.org
3068 Belgrade St. Philadelphia, PA 19134
PAL is “Cops Helping Kids.” We aspire to be the premier youth-service organization in the city, by reducing crime, promoting character development, and improving educational outcomes. We do this by having Philadelphia Police Officers offer sports and other programs to youth in 17 centers highest crime and lowest income neighborhoods. PAL Centers are safe havens, offering a variety of programs and other events to attract, engage, and develop more than 18,000 of Philadelphia’s youth.
For more than two decades, Chase Lenfest has been a supporter and advocate of the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (PAL). Personally, and through his Foundation, Chase has invested in many of our youth development programs, including our Chess Program and its annual Citywide Tournament. In 2005, Chase received PAL’s highest honor, the PAL Award, for his unwavering commitment to serving Philadelphia’s youth, particularly those in the city’s high-crime and low-income areas. Chase continues his commitment today in his annual support of PAL Night at the Phillies and PAL Night at the Sixers. His support allows hundreds of kids and teens from PAL’s 20 centers to root for the home teams, and sometimes even to have the opportunity to meet their sports heroes.
Philadelphia Outward Bound School
Contact: Katie Newsom Pastuszek, Executive Director |215.232.9130 | info@outwardboundphiladelphia.org | http://www.outwardboundphiladelphia.org
3250 West Sedgley Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19130
The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) changes lives through challenge and discovery. POBS serves thousands of youth from across the region each year, providing them with confidence and skills to live healthy and productive lives. Teachers and parents of students who complete single and multi-day programs say that the changes they see are profound – young people leave their Outward Bound experiences stronger, healthier and more confident in their capacity to achieve success.
Outward Bound students venture out into the wilderness and challenge themselves in ways they never knew possible. All POBS’ core programs emphasize Outward Bound’s character, leadership and service Educational Framework. As students confront challenges, they discover the key to success: that we are stronger than we know and if we can be made to see and feel success when overcoming difficult circumstances and situations, we are better prepared to face tougher ones as our lives progress.
Since 2004, The H. Chase Lenfest Foundation has supported and partnered with The Philadelphia Outward Bound School, allowing hundreds of students to participate in POBS’ experiential education courses.
“Chase Lenfest’s commitment to inspiring the youth of this city and region to step up as positive leaders in their schools, neighborhoods and communities reflects his desire to make Philadelphia a better place in which to live and work. Chase engages with Outward Bound students at the end of their courses and personally encourages them to be bold – to achieve more than they thought possible. Chase’s commitment to the youth of this city continues to inspire!” – Katie Newsom Pastuszek, Executive Director, Philadelphia Outward Bound School
Squash Urbano
Contact: Esteban Espinal | info@squashurbanocol.org |
http://www.squashurbanocol.org/
Squash Urbano is an organization that combines academic tutoring, mentoring, travel, and the sport of squash for 50 elementary and middle public school students who are enrolled year-round in the program. Squash Urbano holds squash practice, homework help sessions and English classes at a public sports facility just outside of Cartagena’s Old City and is a short walk from the public school where the program’s students are enrolled.
Since the program was launched in Cartegena in Sept 2014 the Chase has been a great friend and supporter of the initiative at a financial and personal level. Chase visits the program at least 4 times a year and is always willing to spend time with the kids inside and outside the squash court. Chase goes way beyond our program hours, walking around the neighborhood, talking to people and learning about all the challenges that the community has to face.