SELF in the City Gala 2025 | DonationMatch

SELF in the City Gala 2025

Gala/Party for Self Inc
Nov 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Deadline: November 1, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $150,000
Expected Attendance 350
Reach 5,000
Ticket Price $150
Metro Area Philadelphia, PA
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category L - Housing & Shelter
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram Printed Flyers
Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) Eco-Conscious Active People
Description

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 6 PM, SELF Inc. will host its annual flagship fundraising event, the SELF in the City Gala, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Grand Ballroom. 

Hosted by WPVI 6abc’s Vice President of Community Engagement, Niki Hawkins, the gala will also recognize distinguished honorees whose unwavering advocacy for the unhoused and those facing housing insecurity has profoundly impacted Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. The SELF in the City Gala brings together advocates, regional leaders in unhoused and housing-insecure services, local and state legislators, dedicated volunteers, community members, and agency supporters, providing networking opportunities, including an inspirational program and an auction. Event attendees can look forward to browsing and bidding in our robust silent auction, both in person at the gala and via our online event platform.

All proceeds from this event will support SELF Inc.'s various programs and services, including case management, street outreach, permanent supportive housing, emergency housing, and temporary and rapid rehousing for adults and young people ages 18-24, as well as community food distribution and wellness programs for those with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.

SELF Inc. serves approximately 1,000 clients daily through our eight emergency and permanent housing programs and 77 permanent supportive housing units. In 2024, SELF Inc. assisted 5,048 clients, including: 454,965 meals; 151,655 emergency shelter bed nights; 31,791 supportive services, such as case management and transportation; and 23,815 after-hours bed nights.

In recognition of your donation, your organization will receive promotion on SELF Inc.’s social media platforms, website, and the event’s online platform leading up to the event. During the event, your company logo and name will be prominently displayed on your donated item.

Our programs and services are made possible by SELF Inc.’s community of donors. I hope you will lend your support!

Organizer
Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Philadelphia - City Line
4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Philadelphia, PA 19131