Community College of Philadelphia Foundation Announces Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and Parx Casino as 2023 Black & Gold Gala Platinum Sponsors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 1, 2023
Contact:
Megan Lello
Email: [email protected]

Both sponsors have been generous supporters of College initiatives that meet student needs

PHILADELPHIA - Community College of Philadelphia Foundation has announced Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and Parx Casino as platinum sponsors for the 2023 Black & Gold Gala. This year's gala will take place in-person at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Vie by Cescaphe, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. The gala is the Foundation's signature fundraising event, which has raised more than $2 million to support student scholarships since 2018.
"We are honored to have Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church as a platinum sponsor again this year, and for Parx Casino to join them in their commitment to students and the College's mission. Both organizations have been constant supporters of initiatives that help students continue their studies. Their support means students will receive needed scholarship support to achieve their educational and career goals. Changing lives through education empowers families and benefits all citizens," said College Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director Dr. Mellissia Zanjani.
Event proceeds will benefit scholarships for College students.
Each year, the Black & Gold Gala recognizes the outstanding service of individuals and organizations in the City of Philadelphia that demonstrate involvement in community growth in the areas of education, business, social services, and health. This year's honorees include:

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About the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation
The Community College of Philadelphia Foundation exists solely to enhance and enrich the educational experiences of Community College of Philadelphia students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community. As its philanthropic fundraising arm, the Foundation supports the College's comprehensive mission by creating partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, and other foundations to raise private contributions in support of scholarships, programs, facilities, equipment, professional development, and greatest needs.

About Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is a faith community of more than 12,000 members committed to using their collective resources to strengthen families and communities. Enon Tabernacle holds the distinction of being the first African-American Baptist church in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Enon's impact is felt beyond the walls of its physical structures, spilling into the local community, throughout the city of Philadelphia and across the globe. Enon's committed to the global community has supplied clean water to communities in Kenya, provided food for children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Uganda, and supported programs to combat drug addiction, gang violence and human trafficking in South Africa. Under the leadership of, Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Enon is proud to have contributed over $1 million to organizations, which are meeting critical needs. For your information, visit www.enontab.org.
About Parx Casino
In 2015, Ron Davis, Community Relations and DEI Officer at Parx Casino, established the Strong Men, Strong Lives Strong Futures mentoring initiative with the College's Center for Male Engagement, which included scholarships to support the CME students. In 2018, Parx extended its support of the College's students with the Community College of Philadelphia/Parx Casino Diversity & Inclusion Partnership, which provides funding for key programs at the College including Center for Male Engagement, Women's Outreach and Advocacy Center, Veterans Resource Center, Center on Disability, LGBTQ Center, and the Office of Collegiate Recovery. Parx Casino has also been a lead sponsor for the College's Black and Gold Gala since 2018.