HOLLYWoods: A Red Carpet Gala 

About Woods

Woods provides educational, residential, healthcare, clinical and vocational supports and services to 600 people of all ages and levels of care with a unique model that drives greater achievement for individuals. Philadelphia schoolteacher Mollie Woods founded Woods in 1913 as a progressive residential school for children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. One century later, Woods' programs are highly individualized and as unique as the people we serve. Learn more.

Woods' Vision

In 2013, Woods celebrated its long and successful 100 year history with a Gala in Philadelphia. The elegant affair was designed to raise awareness for Woods and to celebrate the accomplishments of the thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that have benefitted from Woods' programs and services. This year Woods will continue the tradition by hosting HOLLYWoods: A Red Carpet Gala.

The Event

Taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the magnificent Hyatt at the Bellevue, HOLLYWoods: A Red Carpet Gala, will feature entertainment from a 25-piece Big Band, The Mood Swings, a silent auction and more!

Overnight Accommodations

We have reserved several rooms at the Hyatt at the discounted price of $179 per night. Reserve your room.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

 

Gold Sponsors:

 

 

Silver Sponsors:

  

Alice A. DeVoe and John Szabo

                                                                         Bronze Sponsors:

    

     

  

                       Auction Items

Behind the Scenes Tour at the Philadelphia Zoo

Value: Priceless

Here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and three of your family or friends to see the Philadelphia Zoo's conservation work first-hand as you go behind the exhibits for a rare insider's view. America's oldest zoo, is home to more than 1,300 animals-many of them rare and endangered. Enjoy the zoo's 42-acre Victorian garden setting while experiencing Zoo360, a campus-wide network of see-through mesh trails that afford more opportunities for animals to roam around and above zoo grounds.

Diana Ramsay, CEO of Woods and Vik Dewan, CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, will host a lunch for you on the zoo grounds in The Solitude, an elegant manor house built by John Penn, grandson of William Penn, in 1784. Package includes a complimentary parking space.

Available Saturday, April 25, 2015 or Sunday, June 7, 2015. 

Donor: Diana L. Ramsay
Expires: June 8, 2015 

The Flag is Up ! Calling all NASCAR fans...                   

 Value: $1,500

Our friends at Sunoco have donated a NASCAR package that is sure to entice all NASCAR fans. This racing package features four Grandstand tickets to two of NASCARS biggest races: one at Dover, Delaware and one at Pocono. See NASCAR’s biggest stars battle for 400 laps on the one-mile, high-banked concrete Monster Mile! Dover dates are May 31 or October 4, 2015. Pocono dates are June 7 or August 2, 2015.

Includes flag signed by Richard Lee Petty, the legendary NASCAR driver (nicknamed "The King") who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. 

Race Dates: Dover, May 30-31, 2015 and Poconos June 6-7, 2015

Donor: Sunoco, Official Sponsor of NASCAR
Expires: June 8, 2015  

Fun at the Shore: Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Value: $4,000

Located in Stone Harbor's southern end known for its quiet, relaxing seashore atmosphere, this beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home offers a prime location, less than 2 blocks  from the beach. Remodeled in 2012, this upside-down with wrap-around porch offers views of the ocean and the bay. Enjoy the short walk to the beach or the oversized, very private, fenced-in, heated pool with outdoor bar, grill, lounge, and TV under a covered porch-making "staying home" so enjoyable.  

Inside you'll find a newly renovated, beautifully decorated, comfortable home with an open, great room floor plan ideal for family time. Stone Harbor has small town charm, with a quaint shopping district, and exceptional restaurants. Three king bedrooms, plus one double bedroom with a crib, and one "bunk" room that sleeps 4.  

Amenities include four flat screen TVs (one outside), Blueray/DVD player, outdoor shower, washer & dryer, central air. Sonos surround sound music. Sleeps 12.  

Restrictions: No pets. Offered June 2-7, June 6-11, June 23-28, June 27-July 1 or any weekend in September (excluding Labor Day). Date must be selected by May 1, 2015.

Donor: The Faulkner Family
Expires: September 30, 2015 

"Home Sweet Home": A Special Appeal to Our Guests

Imagine your loved one living away from home because they require the kind of expertise that only a place like Woods can provide. As much as you want to bring them home for frequent visits, the expense of transportation costs can add up, straining the family budget.  Heartbreaking, right? Stressful, to say the least! 

The therapeutic benefits of having strong family relationships to an individual with a disability cannot be overstated. We feel this is a critical component of Woods' plans of services and supports, so much so that Woods incurs great expense providing transportation and staff support so the individuals we serve can travel home on a frequent basis.

More often than not, these expenses are not reimbursable, causing a strain on Woods' budget. Help us continue this effort by pledging your financial support of Woods' "Home Sweet Home" initiative. Help us continue to strengthen families and ensure the emotional well-being of those we serve! You will have the opportunity to give directly to the cause during the Live Auction!

 More at the Shore:  A Week in Lewes, Delaware at Sundance Bay Beach Home

Value: $4,000

Soak up the sun, sand and sea of Lewes, Delaware. This lovely seaside community features miles of beautiful beaches, nature trails, bird sanctuaries, tennis courts, a large swimming pool and a fishing pier. The five-bedroom, four-bath home is located in the Cape Shores development. It is available for one week by mutual agreement in the summer or fall of 2015. The home has a gourmet kitchen, decks with a large airy family room that has views of the water. It is perfect for a family getaway or well-deserved respite with friends.

Restrictions: No pets. Must be scheduled no later than April 1, 2015 by mutual agreement with owners, via rentals@graceblood.com.

Donors: Karen Blood and Amy Grace
Expires: October 31, 2015 

Rocky Mountain High                                                 

Value: $4,500

Enjoy a week in the Colorado Rockies enjoying Steamboat Spring's endless array of music and dance festivals, art galleries, outdoor activities and fine dining. The summer weather is dry and sunny with average daytime temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees and evenings that are cool and refreshing. This fabulous five-bedroom townhome is located in the Eagle Ridge Lodge and Townhomes and features a genuine mountain lodge atmosphere with a western flair and all the comforts of home.

Amenities in Eagle Ridge include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and access to Bear River Spa.

Restrictions: The townhome available any week during the summer of 2015 but must be scheduled by May 1, 2015

Donor: JoAnne and Jeffrey Tarnoff
Expires: August 30, 2015

Ski Breckenridge Easter and Passover Week (Colorado)          

 
Value: $2,500

With more than 2,200 acres of terrain for all levels of skiers, world-renowned terrain parks and half pipes, and a state-of-the-art ski and snowboard school, it is clear why Breckenridge Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in Colorado. Tucked between Peaks 8 and 9 of Breckenridge Ski Resort, this three-bedroom, three-bath condo at Grand Timber Lodge features a well appointed interior and includes numerous amenities like access to an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and a day spa. It doesn't get any better than spring skiing in Colorado!

Restrictions: Available April 4-11, 2015 only

Donors: Rita and Alan Greene
Expires: April 11, 2015