The Community House of Moorestown’s sixth annual house party will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26.
Attendees will be treated to food, live music, drinks and games at the indoor/outdoor event.
“This (the party) allows us to continue to serve as a gathering place for the community,” said Kathryn Distler, member of the board of trustees for the Community House.
Although the house party is one of the Community House’s biggest fundraisers of the year, others include the nonprofit’s golf outing, wine tasting, tree and Menorah lighting and its inaugural Touch-a-Truck event on Aug. 20. That gathering featured fire trucks, police cars, EMS and more for children to explore.
“It (Touch-a-Truck) was a labor of love from one of our board members – Nick Pantle – and we really appreciated the support of our sponsors, as well as our local EMS service, the police and firefighters, to put together such a nice event for our community,” Distler said. “We had some rain that day, but we were thrilled with the turnout despite the weather.”
The Community House will host its first nonprofit forum – “Building Stronger Communities: How to Move Forward During Challenging Times” – on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event will be an opportunity for nonprofit professionals from Burlington and Camden counties to come together and share ideas, resources and strategies for tackling today’s most pressing challenges.
Panelists will represent a range of organizations and perspectives, including funders, sponsors and community-based nonprofits. The event’s panel discussion will explore how nonprofits and their partners are navigating increased competition for funding, responding to economic pressures and meeting the growing demand for services.
“These events offer an opportunity for the community just to come together,” Distler explained. “ … It’s so nice to not only see the same people, but also new faces, and get the chance to offer or introduce people to the Community House who are familiar with our mission.
“It’s really special and I think seeing these events grow year after year are really important, and I think it strengthens ties in our community.”
Next year will be a busy one for the Community House as it celebrates its 100th anniversary in April.
“We look forward to celebrating our anniversary, but also strengthening our mission and providing additional connection points for the community moving forward,” Distler noted. “This is really something where we’re serving as a community hub, and that is made possible by the community.”
For tickets or more information on upcoming events at the Community House, visit www.thecommunityhouse.com.
