🎉 It's time to celebrate.
We’re unveiling our NEW and IMPROVED facilities after years of renovation and expansion—a true milestone in our commitment to a more equitable and connected West Baltimore!
Join us at our official Homecoming Celebration (6 PM) for a nostalgic night of local food and culture, inspired by the resilient spirit of Baltimore and pride for our great city!
Homecoming Highlights
▪️🍧 Feast and Fun: Enjoy nostalgic comfort foods and festive treats while connecting with fellow community members invested in West Baltimore.
▪️🕺 Dance the Night Away: Get ready to move and groove to the beats of Baltimore's own DJ TNT, plus special performances throughout the night.
▪️📸 Memories to Keep: Capture the night at our photo booth, complete with themed props, for a special keepsake to take home.
▪️🌟Support Innovation: Bid on exclusive silent auction items and try your luck at our raffles, with all proceeds supporting SFNC’s transformative programs for West Baltimore.
Suggested Attire: Elevated spirit wear. Rep your alma mater! Whether it’s high school, college, or neighborhood, show us YOUR spirit colors.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🍺 We're delighted to be collaborating with Checkerspot Brewing Co. once again on a special edition Honey Session IPA for our Homecoming! Snag a 32 oz. crowler with every VIP ticket, or sample our "Neighborhood Nectar" on the night-of!
Dan Rodricks
Keynote Speaker
Dan Rodricks has been a columnist with the Baltimore Sun for over 46 years. He has also worked as a local broadcast radio host, public radio interviewer, morning television personality, podcaster and author of three books. Most recently, Rodricks has written, produced and performed two original plays based on his columns. “Baltimore, You Have No Idea” and “Baltimore Docket” are multimedia stage productions that sold out all 21 performances since 2022.
Check out this story Rodricks wrote about SFNC's flagship program, the Power Project, in 2014.
Proceeds will fuel our transformative programs for West Baltimore!
St. Francis Neighborhood Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, first founded in Reservoir Hill in 1963.
Our mission is to dismantle inequity by cultivating community connections through tailored education and social interventions for West Baltimore. For over 60 years, we have continuously evolved to develop programs in response to present needs.
Can't attend Homecoming? Join us for the Ribbon Cutting!
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marks the unveiling of our expanded facilities, including a new multi-purpose auditorium, additional classrooms, and administrative spaces. These upgrades will enable us to address long waitlists, host concurrent youth and adult programs, and offer event reservations to the community.
🎤 Inspiring Words: Hear from special guest speakers and VIPs who share our vision of innovation and empowerment for the 21217 zip code.
🥁 Dynamic Performance: Enjoy a live performance by the Baltimore Twilighters, a nonprofit community marching band and youth group based in the Upton/Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore City.
✨ A Taste of Nostalgia: Enjoy treats like our signature "Spirit Punch" and classic concession snacks.
🌈 Explore the Future: Tour our new spaces, designed to cultivate agency, collaboration, and opportunity.
Snacks for our pep rally have been graciously donated by:
Tickets & Sponsorships
We can't wait for you to join the excitement!
MORNING "Pep Rally" Ribbon Cutting RSVP
FreeJoin us at 10 AM outside the Center as we celebrate the culmination of our years-long capacity-building project, featuring a performance by the Baltimore Twilighters & tours of our expanded facilities! (Note: This does NOT include admission to the evening Homecoming event)
VIP Admission (Homecoming Party)
$175.00Enjoy all the standard perks of the event, PLUS a 32 oz. crowler of our signature SFNC x Checkerspot Brewing Co. beer & a selection of locally-themed keepsakes!
General Admission (Homecoming Party)
$125.00Enjoy a nostalgic “food hall”-style presentation of comfort foods & festive treats, music & dancing, & more!
Presenting Sponsor
$50,000.00- Presenting Sponsor recognition - Logo and branding featured on ALL event materials - Exclusive mentions during opening remarks - Full-page ad in the event program - Branded banner with prime placement at the venue - Recognition on SFNC social media platforms - 20 VIP tickets with a reserved table - Branded item included in swag bag - Customized acknowledgment brick
Reservoir Hill Sponsor
$25,000.00- Prominent event recognition - Logo featured on ALL event materials - Exclusive mentions during program - Notable press release acknowledgment - Full-page ad in the event program - Prominent company banner at the venue - Recognition on SFNC social media platforms - 10 VIP tickets with a reserved table - Branded item included in swag bag - Customized acknowledgment brick
Whitelock Sponsor
$10,000.00- Logo featured on event materials - Verbal acknowledgment during program - Half-page ad in the event program - Company banner displayed at the venue - Recognition on SFNC social media platforms - 6 VIP tickets - Customized acknowledgment brick
Penn North Sponsor
$5,000.00- Logo included on event materials - Verbal acknowledgment during program - Quarter-page ad in the event program - Company banner displayed at venue - Recognition on SFNC social media platforms - 6 General Admission tickets - Customized acknowledgment brick
2405 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
Ample street parking is available along Whitelock Street and the surrounding area.
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Kenneth and Rev Dr. Sheila Davis donated $100.00 and generously covered the transaction fee
Judith Schagrin purchased a ticket
Sierra Cary-Brown reserved a ticket
Kiah Pierre reserved a ticket
Sheila Anderson purchased a ticket