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ACHIEVEability Food for Thought

On April 9, ACHIEVEability hosted Food for Thought at Urban Outfitters at the Navy Yard. The event, attended by 600 supporters, including Mayor Kenney, celebrated the organization's 35 years of breaking the generational cycle of poverty. The crowd enjoyed

(From left) Jamila Harris-Morrison, director, Arnold Johnson, Monica Clarke Platt and Ed Sholinsky. MAGGIE HENRY CORCORAN / For the Inquirer
(From left) Jamila Harris-Morrison, director, Arnold Johnson, Monica Clarke Platt and Ed Sholinsky. MAGGIE HENRY CORCORAN / For the InquirerRead more
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On April 9, ACHIEVEability hosted Food for Thought at Urban Outfitters at the Navy Yard. The event, attended by 600 supporters, including Mayor Kenney, celebrated the organization's 35 years of breaking the generational cycle of poverty. The crowd enjoyed drinks, dancing, and sampling dishes from more than 25 local restaurants. ACHIEVEability is a member of the Mission First Housing Group, a nonprofit organization that assists low-income, single-parent, and homeless Philadelphia families to become self-sufficient. Executive director Wanda Mial honored key supporters, including Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region. The event and auction brought in $250,000, which will be used to support ACHIEVEability's life-changing programs and services.