The Union League of Philadelphia

Welcoming Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Students to The Union League of Philadelphia! As a new partner, we are proud to support this wonderful initiative that allows students to gain work experience while contributing to over 100 companies in the greater Philadelphia area. These students are rotating through various departments, including Human Resources, Private Events, The Inn and Founding Forward. They each dedicate one day a week, Monday through Thursday, for the entire school year. This partnership helps shape the future workforce of our city and we are excited to support their growth and development! #leaguelife #unionleague #workstudy #community

Join BLF for an Afternoon of Community Service with Cradles to Crayons (C2C) 📚🎒 Join the Business Leadership Forum for an afternoon of community service on Friday, October 4 at 12:30pm at Liberty Hill. C2C is a Philadelphia non-profit that collects and distributes everyday items to homeless and low-income children. To support that mission, all League members are invited to come together to sort books, school supplies, clothing and personal hygiene items. We will meet at Liberty Hill and take a bus to the C2C location in East Falls and then return to Liberty Hill for a cocktail and appetizer reception. The bus will depart from Liberty Hill at 12:30pm. Please Note: collection boxes will be in the League House in the weeks leading to the event - most needed items for the children: new socks, new underwear, new or gently worn winter clothing, new or gently worn sneakers, new spiral notebooks, new 24-pack crayons, etc. Click here to reserve: https://lnkd.in/exRzdp_j Let’s make a difference together! #UnionLeague #LeagueLife #CommunityService #CradlesToCrayons #GiveBack

Our best wishes to our Union League Scholarship and Abele Scholarship recipients as they begin their college experience! We are thrilled to have them as part of the Founding Forward and The Union League of Philadelphia communities. This past spring, Founding Forward awarded a total of $414,000 to 12 graduating high school seniors to assist them with their educational pursuits throughout their coming four-year collegiate experience. Both programs require an extensive application, including an external letter of recommendation, record of grades, financial information, a personal statement, and an essay. Over 70 years, we’ve awarded approximately $8 million to nearly 1,500 students in support of their college and other post-high-school educational endeavors. #FoundingForward #CollegeScholarship

Join us every Thursday in September from 4:00 to 6:00pm for Happy Hours in Gather, the League's newest exclusive business center. This is a perfect opportunity to network with members and relax in a professional setting. Gather is conveniently located between The Summit and The Lodge, offering private workstations, a conference room and a comfortable lounge with shared workspaces. The lounge is complimentary for members, while the conference and meeting rooms can be reserved via the Union League website. hashtag #UnionLeague #LibertyHill #Gather #Coworking #HappyHour

Back to School Backpack Drive 🎒📚 In our second annual drive hosted at Torresdale, our Family Events Committee successfully packed over 200 backpacks with essential back-to-school supplies for local students in need. Thanks to your generous donations and time spent volunteering, these students can now start the school year with the tools they need to thrive. Your support truly makes our membership special. Thank you for making a difference in our community! #leaguelife #unionleagueofphiladelphia #unionleague #backpack #backpackdrive #giving #givingback

Join the Business Leadership Forum at noon on Wednesday, September 18 as we welcome Todd Carmichael, Founder and Former CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Founder and CEO of Loftiwater. An unstoppable Beverage Pioneer, Todd Carmichael is credited for fathering several key movements in the Coffee and Beverage space, including The Third Wave Coffee Movement, Cold Brew Coffee, Texturized Cold Beverages such as the Draft Latte and a range of Self-Foaming and Effervescence Technologies including Shimmering. Among his many accolades are six time Bevnet award winner, three time “FABI Food and Beverage Innovation” award winner, two time “Package and Design” award winner, winner of the prestigious “World Beverage Innovator” award and ranked No. 1 by The Food Republic for the “Most Influential Figure in Coffee.” Carmichael is Esquire Magazine’s "American of the Year,“ Philadelphia Magazine’s "Person of the Year,“ and named “Most Intriguing Entrepreneur” by Goldman Sachs. Click here to reserve: https://lnkd.in/e3JUN2Zh #leaguelife #BusinessLeadershipForum #Business #Philadelphia #Philly

🇺🇸 Empowering America's Future Leaders 🇺🇸 Founding Forward's Spirit of America Youth Leadership program is transforming how young Americans engage with our nation's history and values. What students experience: • Connections with peers from across the nation • Conversations with historical figures like Thomas Jefferson • Free Enterprise Challenge for hands-on learning • Freedom Summit to develop critical thinking Our impact: • 67% of participants more likely to volunteer post-program • Consistently rated as "incredible" and "eye-opening" Student voices: "My entire perspective on what it means to be an American has been transformed." - Teagan, Age 15 "This experience gave me more leadership skills than I came with. Thank you for allowing me to learn and expand my horizons." - Amalia, Age 16 Support our mission to inspire informed, active citizens. Help shape America's future leaders at www.FoundingForward.org #YouthLeadership #AmericanHistory #CivicEducation #FoundingForward

Celebrating our Food and Beverage intern, William McKernan, as he concludes his summer at Liberty Hill and returns to The University of South Carolina! Will presented his takeaways from his internship at Liberty Hill on his final day: Grays: "Families First" - Emphasizing our commitment to a warm, welcoming atmosphere Marquis: "Strive for Perfection" - Reflecting our unwavering dedication to excellence Banquets: "Timing and Preparation" - Highlighting the critical elements of successful events Thank you, Will, for your hard work and fresh perspectives. We wish you continued success in your academic pursuits and beyond! #HospitalityInternship #Intern #Hospitality #FoodandBeverage #UnionLeaguePhiladelphia

10 years of Torresdale 🐘⛳️🎆 The Union League member experience has been elevated constantly at Torresdale for the last decade. Now, we see members and guests make their way to the northeast year-round to enjoy the club’s various amenities. Expanded outdoor dining, additional private spaces and a refreshed look in MacAlester’s have helped make the most out of the beautiful, classic clubhouse. And as golf maintains its uptick in popularity, it has never been better to play at Torresdale. We look forward to seeing the clubhouse and course continue be enjoyed by Union League members and their families for decades to come. Thank you for all of the memories! #leaguelife #unionleague #unionleagueofphiladelphia

Did you know? The Union League Legacy Foundation is now Founding Forward, a national nonprofit charity leading the way in civic education. This summer, Founding Forward hosted 308 teachers from 44 states for professional development seminars. These immersive programs provide teachers with engaging course content, activities and first-hand experiences at historic sites to enrich their lessons and student learning. Teachers will carry what they learned from Founding Forward back to the classroom, where they will impact the lives of an estimated 3,000 students over the course of their careers. Your donations and support directly fund these teacher seminars, enabling more educators to attend. By investing in these teachers, you're investing in the next generation of engaged citizens who will uphold our democratic principles. To learn more and support Founding Forward, visit www.foundingforward.org #civicseducation #education #continuededucation #teacherprograms #teacher #civics #nonprofit #philly #philadelphia #foundingforward