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You are Invited to Attend Connectedly’s 40th Anniversary Reception Honoring our Founder, Merle Drake

Merle Drake founded Connectedly (formerly known as SOWN, short for Supportive Older Women’s Network) in 1984 and served as Executive Director until 2020. Merle recognized the tremendous, unmet needs and challenges faced by older women and in response, developed innovative programs to address these needs. Under her leadership, the organization expanded into a nationally recognized, multi-service agency for vulnerable older adults and grandparent caregivers throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

Date & Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:30 to 7:30 pm

Location

Independence LIVE
1919 Market Street
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Parking is available at nearby public parking facilities


Sponsorship Levels

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$5,000 • PLATINUM SPONSOR • 8 TICKETS
• Registration, Media or equivalent sponsorship
• Recognition on the Connectedly website
• Dedicated press release highlighting your commitment to our mission
• Special acknowledgement from the stage
• 2 dedicated social media posts highlighting your partnership
• Your promotional materials included as giveaway items at the event

$2,500 • GOLD SPONSOR • 6 TICKETS
• Sponsor event attendance for 5 Connectedly participants
• Recognition on the Connectedly website
• Dedicated press release highlighting your commitment to our mission
• 1 dedicated social media post highlighting your partnership
• Your promotional materials included as giveaway items at the event

$1,000 • SILVER SPONSOR • 4 TICKETS
• Inclusion in a social media post highlighting your partnership
• Recognition on the Connectedly website
• Your promotional materials included as giveaway items at the event

$500 • BRONZE SPONSOR • 2 TICKETS
• Recognition on the Connectedly website
• Inclusion in a social media post highlighting your partnership


Choose your Level of Support


Register by Mail

  1. Provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. If purchasing multiple tickets, list each attendee’s full name.
  2. Enclose a check payable to Connectedly
    •  $85 Early Bird Ticket (if purchased by March 20, 2025)
    •  $95 Regular Price Ticket
  3. Mail to Connectedly, 4100 Main Street, Suite 403, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

  • Julie Auerbach
  • Merle Drake

BRONZE SPONSORS

  • Ellan Bernstein
  • Jane Combrinck-Graham
  • Jeanne Dworetzky
  • Maxine Katz
  • Carol Magee
  • Linsey Will