Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Home 2025 celebration on October 8th! It was a great evening full of conversation and connection at the Skyline Room & Terrace of The Free Library of Philadelphia.

For those who were unable to attend, we missed you.

Proceeds from our 2025 event series – Building Home and Welcome Home – exceeded $147,000! These funds will support housing and services for individuals and families in need across the Mid-Atlantic. Click here if you would still like to donate to the event.

PHOTOS: Click here to see photos from the event.

VIDEO: Click here to watch our 2025 video featuring Mission First CEO Thomas Queenan, Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation President & CEO Dave Thomas, Mission First Director of Program Management Melissa Mascolo, and Betty Smith, resident of Mid City Apartments. In 1988, Mission First Housing Group was formed as a solution to homelessness in Philadelphia. Mid City Apartments is a perfect illustration of how our work over 36 years continues to be important.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 WELCOME HOME SPONSORS
*Two-City Sponsor (Building Home and Welcome Home)

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Titanium Sponsor

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Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

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Affordable Housing Champions

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Dessert Sponsor

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Entertainment Sponsor

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Decor Sponsor

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Partners

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Contributors

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Thomas Queenan *

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Friends

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Michael Simmons *

*Two-City Sponsor (Building Home and Welcome Home)

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Mission First Housing Group’s mission is to develop and manage affordable, equitable, safe, sustainable homes that support residents and strengthen communities. 100% of the proceeds from this event supports housing and services for individuals and families in need.