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Food for Thought is ACHIEVEability’s most important fundraiser of the year – raising funds to support its work to break the generational poverty by helping single parent, low-income families, achieve self-sufficiency.

ACHIEVEability operates with the belief that everyone has the ability to achieve financial stability through education and personal accountability.

Food for Thought attracts prominent corporate sponsors and individuals who are committed to helping support ACHIEVEability to build stronger families and communities in our region. Sponsors for this year’s event include PNC Bank, PECO, Urban Outfitters, Inc. and UPS.

ACHIEVEability is proud to announce that this year's Food for Thought was a great success, raising nearly $300,000 with more than 600 guests in attendance! Thanks to the support of our sponsors, attendees, committee members, donors, featured chefs, guest speakers, board members, staff and volunteers we were able to raise essential funds to support our families in breaking the cycle of poverty and overcoming impossible hurdles.

This "party with a purpose" took place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Urban Outfitters, Inc. at the Navy Yard and featured food prepared by more than 30 top chefs and restaurants from the Greater Philadelphia area. This amazing collection of culinary masters included Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana, Mitch Prensky of Supper, Ben Puchowitz of Matyson, Chip Roman of Blackfish, Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga, Daniel Stern of R2L, Marcie Turney of Barbuzzo and Jamonera, Peter Woolsey of Bistrot La Minette, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, and many more. The event also featured unique live and silent auction items, games and entertainment, and live music provided by CTO Tribeca.

Food for Thought is ACHIEVEability’s most important fundraiser of the year – raising funds to support its work to break the generational poverty by helping single parent, low-income families, achieve self-sufficiency. ACHIEVEability operates with the belief that everyone has the ability to achieve financial stability through education and personal accountability.

ACHIEVEability is excited to announce the date for next year's Food for Thought: Saturday, March 22, 2014. The event will be held once again at Urban Outfitters, Inc. at the Navy Yard. We look forward to another successful next year!

Food for Thought Auction

This year's Food for Thought auction was supported by Qtego Auction Technology. A few items still remain for bidding on our auction website. If you would like to bid on these items please click here. The auction will remain open for the next few days or until all items are won.

Thank you for supporting Food for Thought. Should you have any questions please contact the ACHIEVEability Development Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 215-748-8809