Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) will hold its Annual Gala on

Tuesday, March 20, 2001
Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Program: 7:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia


The Annual Gala, BLOCS' main event, has raised $2.6 million for the Catholic Schools since 1998. Funds raised by BLOCS have helped 5,000 students through tuition assistance, special project grants and equipment. Nearly 40% of the students attending the elementary and secondary schools in the inner city are not Catholic and 75% are minorities.

The program will include a lively dance presentation by the "Ambassadors for Christ," a dance ensemble composed of students from inner city schools who are recipients of BLOCS grants. There will also be songs by the Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School Theater Groups, and a medley of songs performed by the Father Judge High School Jazz Ensemble.

BLOCS Chairman David F. Girard-diCarlo, Esquire, is managing partner of Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley. BLOC relies upon the support of individuals, businesses and foundations to financially assist families in need regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin.

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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747