Retirement Celebration for Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake

Crowning a Legacy

Join us for a retirement celebration honoring the extraordinary leadership, service, and impact of Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake.

For decades, Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake has inspired communities through her unwavering commitment to faith, leadership, advocacy, and service. As we celebrate her retirement and remarkable legacy, we also look toward the future — continuing her lifelong commitment to uplifting communities through nonprofit grantmaking.

This special evening will bring together leaders, colleagues, community partners, family, and friends to honor her incredible journey and invest in the next generation of impact.

Together, we continue her legacy of leadership and giving.

Your donation helps fund nonprofit grants that support organizations making a meaningful difference in our communities.

• $250 — Seeds of Change
• $500 — Pathways of Hope
• $1,000 — Building Brighter Futures
• $2,500 — Empowering Communities
• $5,000 — Legacy Leadership

Every contribution helps continue the legacy of service, leadership, and community impact that Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake has championed throughout her career.

If you would like to make a larger contribution, submit payment by check, or arrange an ACH payment, please contact [email protected] for an invoice and payment instructions.

As part of this celebration, nonprofit organizations connected to the work, leadership, and legacy of Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake are invited to apply for special grant funding that will be awarded during the event.

If your organization has been impacted by her advocacy, mentorship, service, or community leadership, we encourage you to participate.

To be considered, please select the “Nonprofit Partner Application” ticket option during registration.

All eligible nonprofit organizations that register will be entered into a special drawing, and selected organizations will be drawn live from a hat during the celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake’s signature style and enduring legacy of giving. The number of grants awarded and grant amounts will be determined based on total funds raised through event sponsorships and contributions.

• Each nonprofit organization only needs to register once.
• Multiple entries from the same organization will not increase the chances of selection.
• Organizations must complete the Nonprofit Partner Application ticket registration to be eligible for consideration.

Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

This event and grant disbursement are fiscally sponsored by the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). UAC is recognized as a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as a charity with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations.

UAC Tax Exempt Number: 23-7046393

This event is managed and produced by HiTouch Enterprises.

For all inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

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