Project Magis is a networking group of legal and financial services professionals dedicated to helping others in the local community by supporting the Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Project Magis assists people in need by addressing issues such as hunger, homelessness, addiction and more through fundraising events. 

For more information, please contact The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia at 215-587-5650, or by email at  ProjectMagis@thecfgp.org.

Join us for the Project Magis Fifth Annual Cocktail Reception to support the developmental programs offered through Catholic Social Services. Children, men, and women with intellectual and physical disabilities are served through programs at St. Edmond’s Home for Children and The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence. The organizations provide a continuum of care through a wide range of programming options in vibrant, safe, and loving environments. Programs include community and campus-based living arrangements, the Life Sharing Through Family Living Program, day program services, and in-home and out-of-home respite care services.

Regina Stango Kelbon, Esq., Partner, Blank Rome LLP, will be honored with the 2023 Magis Award during the reception. The Magis Award is given to individuals in the Greater Philadelphia business community who, regardless of creed, have demonstrated respect, dignity, kindness, and humility toward others in the performance of their duties and in their profession. Honorees are committed to service rooted in solidarity and justice, increasing the common good by doing more for others and creating a better society and life for those around them. Click here to learn more about Regina.

The Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, D.D., V.G, will be in attendance and provide remarks to attendees. Come network with financial services, corporate restructuring, M&A, and professional services colleagues while lending a helping hand to others.

Monday, October 16th, 2023
5:30 – 8:00 pm

One Liberty Place
1650 Market Street, Suite 2800
Philadelphia PA 19103

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and register, click here. To download the 2023 sponsorship opportunities, click here. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Fourth Annual Project Magis Cocktail Reception, hosted by Cozen O'Connor, was held on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Thanks to the generosity of Cozen O'Connor and our sponsors, this event raised close to $130,000 for the Catholic Charities Appeal, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to support beneficiary programs. 

The Magis Award was presented to J. Scott Victor, Managing Director of SSG Capital Advisors by Archbishop Nelson Pérez and CCA Board President, Ernie Russom. The Magis Award is given to individuals in the Greater Philadelphia business community who, regardless of creed, have demonstrated respect, dignity, kindness, and humility toward others in the performance of their duties and in their profession. Honorees are committed to service rooted in solidarity and justice, increasing the common good by doing more for others, and creating a better society and life for those around them.

To view photos of the event, please click here.

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The Third Annual Project Magis Cocktail Reception, hosted by Blank Rome, was held at the Logan Hotel on Tuesday, September 28th. Thanks to the generosity of Blank Rome LLP and our sponsors, this event raised over $87,000 for the Catholic Charities Appeal, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to support beneficiary programs. 

To view photos of the event, please click here. 

Thanks to our generous sponsors and White and Williams hospitality, the Fall Reception of 2019 raised over $120,000 for the Catholic Charities Appeal.  The Inaugural Magis Award was given to The Hon. Kevin J. Carey (Ret.). 100% of the proceeds from the event went to support the Appeal.  

To view photos from the event, please click here. 

In 2018, Project Magis hosted its first Inaugural Fall Reception. Thanks to the hospitality of Blank Rome LLP and our generous sponsors, this reception raised over $117,000 for the Catholic Charities Appeal. 100% of the proceeds from the event went directly to support the 4 Schools of Special Education and Catholic Social Services.

To view photos from the 2018 event, please click here.