The Spirit of Hope

Recognizing our Honorees: Maureen Oblea and Christopher Swider

For the past 17 years, Hope Partnership for Education has gathered champions, staff, and community advocates at the Friendraiser to celebrate the collective efforts of our students and members of the alumni community.

Coming together for this celebration is meaningful and provides a unifying space to recognize the importance of our Core Values-Academic Excellence, Compassion, Hope, Hospitality, Joy, and Respect.

This year, Hope is thrilled to honor two educators who have served as inspiration for students, peers, and the community in Philadelphia-Mrs. Maureen Oblea and Mr. Christopher Swider. Mrs. Oblea and Mr. Swider have taught at Hope Partnership School for 25 years collectively. Our school is the cornerstone of our programs.

Mrs. Maureen Oblea              Mr. Christopher Swider

5th Grade Teacher                     8th Grade Teacher

This year's Honorees have ensured that hundreds of students and families were welcomed into the building warmly, students achieved their academic goals, and alumni were best positioned to flourish in high school and beyond.

Excellence Sponsors

The O'Connor Family Foundation

Beacon of Hope Sponsors

Lee & Nancy Tabas

Rays of Hope Sponsors

Getting Involved

Interested in joining a planning committee? Sponsoring the event? Donating a Silent Auction Item? Purchasing ad space in the brochure? Purchasing a Young Professionals Ticket?

For questions, please contact Warren Basla, Director of Development, at 215-232-5410 x104 or [email protected].

(Deadline to be included in the printed event brochure is October 28.)

Program Advertisement

Full page (color) - $1,500.00

Full page (B/W) - $1,000.00

Half page (B/W) - $750.00

Quarter page (B/W) - $400

Ad Specs

Full page: 4.875" x 7.5"

Half page: 4.875" x 3.5"

Quarter page: 2" x 3.5" (vertical); 3.5" x 2" (horizontal)

About the Event

"The Spirit of Hope" annual Friendraiser celebrates Hope Partnership for Education's students, staff, and members of the alumni network with champions at our largest community and fundraising event of the year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Virgil Sheppard, President & CEO, join us for a joy-filled evening of live music, dinner, and a silent auction!

About Hope Partnership for Education

Founded in 2002, Hope Partnership for Education is a North Philadelphia independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Our vision is to create compassionate citizens and courageous leaders through a transformative, caring, and joy-filled education. Our programs include Hope Partnership School, Graduate Support, and Community Partnerships.