Labor Day is a upon us again! Where did the summer go? As the cooler weather approaches we are starting to roll out some fantastic programs and have some great events coming up. Our Fourth Annual Golf Outing is around the corner. There are still sponsorship opportunities and tickets available. Please see below for details.
Another exciting event coming this November is Straight Out of Ireland. We're bringing 26 artists and designers from Ireland to exhibit their work alongside 12 local artists. The event will run from November 15 - 17 at Sacred Heart Academy, Bryn Mawr. It includes a sponsor gala night and a family day with a puppet show direct from Ireland. Stay tuned for more information.
Fall programs include the return of Children's Story Time, our day Genealogy group and Foróige . New programs include a grief group, a Caretaker's Seminar, and interesting activities planned for our senior group, including a trip to the Rosenbach Museum to see Bram Stoker's original notes for his masterpiece "Dracula". If you want any additional information on any of our programs please visit our Facebook page or call us on 61-789-6355 ex 3200.
Emily Ashinhurst
Executive Director
Fourth Annual Golf Outing
When and Where?
Date: Saturday,September 14, 2019, at 8.a.m.
Location: Cobbs Creek Golf Course, 7400 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Cost: $100 per golfer includes light breakfast, dinner and prizes.
You can sign up by calling the Irish Immigration Center on 610-789-6355 ex 3200 or clicking below.
Golf information: 8 a.m. shotgun, format- 4 person better ball, closest to the pins on all par 3’s, 2 longest drives. $100 per golfer includes light breakfast, dinner and prizes.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a number of exciting sponsorship opportunities available at different levels ranging from Event Sponsor to Patron. Every sponsorship helps us to continue providing the vital services that we give to our community so please consider donating.
EVENT SPONSOR $1,000 - Individual banner at the event, sponsor signs on all prize holes, recognition on Facebook, and acknowledgement on the Irish Immigration Center’s website for a year.
CORPORATE $500 - Individual banner at the event, sponsor signs on all prize holes, recognition on Facebook and the Irish Immigration Center’s website.
GOLD $250 - Name on banner, sponsor signs on all prize holes, and recognition on Facebook.
SILVER $100 - Name on individual hole sponsor sign and recognition on Facebook.
PATRON $25 - Name on shared hole sponsor sign and recognition on Facebook.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so all contributions are tax deductible. Deadlines for Event, Gold or Corporate levels are September 10, Silver is September 12. Please contact Emily or Nicola on 610-789-6355 or email nicola@icphila.org to learn more. You can also sponsor via our sponsor page by clicking the button below.
Children's Story Time - Brian Boru
Sunday, September 8th at the Irish Immigration Center
Join us at the Irish Immigration Center for a monthly Celtic Children's Story Time from 3 p.m - 4 p.m. Your children will hear a classic Irish tale from one of our gifted storytellers followed by art and crafts activities with our qualified staff and Foróige youth group.
All children between the ages of 3 and 10 years are welcome. Please contact Ciaran on 610-789-6355 ext 3201 or at ciaran@icphila.org to reserve your child's spot.
Grief Group
Saturday, November 14, 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. at the Irish Immigration Center
Join grief counselors, Kristen Pettinato and Karen Murphy at the center, for our first bi-weekly grief session. Karen and Kristen will facilitate this group where community members can seek support with others as they go through one of life’s most difficult journeys. All are welcome
Every month we host two free legal clinics offering access to the expertise of licensed immigration attorneys and help with citizenship and green card renewal. These legal clinics provide professional, confidential consultations and services to all, regardless of their immigration status. Our attorneys speak English and Spanish and give their services at our clinic pro-bono. Our next clinic is on September 16.
Caregiver's Seminar
Thursday, October 10th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Irish Immigration Center
Join Elizabeth Rowles and her colleagues from Bayada Hospice as they present the tools for assisting caregivers that are caring for a loved one.
Caregiver's have an opportunity to meet and share with others who are experiencing similar life challenges. Primary goals will be to support and educate caregivers, promote emotional health, discuss sound caregiving strategies, raise awareness of resources, provide tips for stress reduction and allow for personal growth.
