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Help SquashSmarts Reach Its Goal

The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation offers SquashSmarts a $15,ooo Matching Challenge. If this organization can raise $7500 by May 23rd, Dick's will match it, for a total of $15,ooo. Please help SquashSmarts reach their goal by making a donation: https://sportsmatter.com/squashsmarts-starts-new-middle-school-teams all donations must be made on-line via the above link

100% of gifts will be used to help SquashSmarts meet the challenge and, more importantly, enable SquashSmarts Middle School Teams to travel to the 2014 Urban Individual Nationals.

Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is a free intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit academic and athletic mentoring program with a proven track record of keeping kids in school, in shape, and on track for graduation. 

SquashSmarts works with 5th-12th grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and Drexel’sDaskalakis Athletic Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on SquashSmarts’ Five Pillars: (1) Academic Support, (2) Squash Instruction, (3) Fitness and Nutrition, (4) Personal Achievement, and (5) Leadership. Students also participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects, cultural outings, and special events. For more information, www.squashsmarts.org.

Dunleavy and Associates Produces Successful Gala for St. Martin de Porres School on April 10, 2014

Dunleavy and Associates produced the 5th annual gala hosted by The Friends of St. Martin de Porres School at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue on Thursday evening April 10, 2014.  The “Budding Scholars” Gala honored Jerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust.  Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, seated dinner and an exciting live auction with auctioneer Dave Frankel! The evening’s program, starring EMCEE Renee Chenault-Fattah, highlighted the talents and achievements of St. Martin de Porres School students and alumni.   All proceeds from the event benefit the 440-student elementary school.  Recently accredited by the Middle States Association,  St Martin is educating children with excellence in one of the poorest, crime-ridden neighborhoods of North Philadelphia.  100% of students graduate 8th grade and attend high school, with most going on to top-notch colleges.

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Nancy Dunleavy Mentors at PBJ BizWomen Mentoring Monday

Philadelphia Business Journal held its Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event on Monday April 7 at the Moore College of Art & Design. The event offered attendees the opportunity to choose from 40 mentors who are the most influential women in the community for one-on-one coaching sessions. Nancy Dunleavy was delighted to participate as a mentor and share advice on making connections. Photo Gallery 

The Arthritis Foundation Will Honor Brittany Alba at April 2014 Event

Dunleavy and Associates is pleased to announce that the Arthritis Foundation will honor one of our project associates, Brittany Alba, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1990. Along with Brittany, Charlotte McKines, Vice President of Global Marketing Communications & Channel Strategies at Merck, will also be recognized as a “Woman on the Move.” These two exemplary women will be honored at the annual “Women on the Move” luncheon at 11:30am on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Arts Ballroom, 1324 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Nancy Dunleavy Selected as Expert Panelist for Thrive Discussion featuring Arianna Huffington on April 1, 2014

On Tuesday, April 1st, join the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia at the Hyatt at the Bellevue for an inspiring discussion featuring Arianna Huffington, chair, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group. Celebrated as one of the world’s most influential women and leading one of the fastest growing media companies, Huffington will share experiences and insights from her latest book, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.