Events

40th Anniversary Logo

On April 10, 2025, Connectedly’s 40th Anniversary Celebration was held at Independence LIVE to honor our Founder, Merle Drake, and to commemorate forty years of impact in our community. Special thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, esteemed speakers, and guests who helped to make the event a great success.

Silent Auction Donors

Connectedly appreciates the generosity of individuals and businesses that donated to our silent auction. Please patronize these businesses and if possible, let them know that you appreciate their support of Connectedly.

Alliance Francaise of Philadelphia
Arden Theatre
Bar Lizette
Booked Bookstore
Capital Grille
Chick Fil-A
Cin Cin Restaurant
CooknSolo Restaurants
Dandelion Jewelry
Di Bruno Brothers
Dotty’s Gourmet Kitchen
Dr. Kathleen Walls
Famous 4th Street Cookie Company
Fearless Restaurants
Frosted Fox Bakery
Giorgio on Pine
Greene Street Animal Care
Hand and Stone
Harpo’s Hair Salon
Kelbourne Woolens
Le Bus East Falls Restaurant
Learn, Empower, Grow Consulting Group
Liz Kinder Ceramics
Longwood Gardens
Mirror and Mantel Salon
Moore Brothers Fine Wine

Morris Arboretum
Nancy Hilton
Nell Wulfhart
October Gallery
Penn Live Arts
Philadelphia Art Museum
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Philadelphia Zoo
Philly Skate Plex
Pitruco Pizza
Quintessence Theatre Company
Rescue Spa
Ristorante Pesto
Roslyn Pollack
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sabrina’s Cafe
Sang Kee Noodle House
Sura Indian Bistro
Taqueria Amor
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Theatre Horizon
Tito’s Vodka
Two Locals
Umoja Communications Company
Yards Brewing Company

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Denise and John McKnight

Silver Sponsors

Julie Auerbach

Merle Drake

Rahul Tomar

Bronze Sponsors

AMJ Foundation

Ellan Bernstein

Beth Burrell and David Sorensen

Jane Combrinck-Graham

Jeanne Dworetzky

Wendy Graham & Family

Maxine Katz

Sharon and Herb Kraybill

Marleen Livingstone

Carol Magee

Lesley & Sally

Bill & Chris Roberts

Sincere Personal Care, LLC

Linsey Will