Fight homelessness. Support One Step Away. Enjoy a night out.

One Step Away is hosting our 6th Annual Knock Out Homelessness charity event to continue our fight to end homelessness in Philadelphia, and you're invited! Come to Chickie’s & Pete’s South Philadelphia on May 12^th to be part of the champion charity party: food, drinks, video games, silent auction, celebrity appearances, raffle prizes and more.

Knock Out Homelessness honors and remembers world champion boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad (1954–2014) for his dedication and commitment both inside and outside of the ring. The event is inspired by "Miracle Matt's" own personal triumph over homelessness, and in his honor we will continue to fight to end homelessness.

All proceeds benefit One Step Away, Philadelphia's street newspaper produced and distributed by people working to break the cycle of homelessness.

HOST

We are very pleased to announce that veteran Philadelphia sportscaster Bill Vargus will be hosting Knock Out Homelessness!

A familiar face to any sports fan in Philadelphia, Vargus is an Emmy-winning broadcaster who has worked with WHYY, KYW, and FOX29, covering the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers. He is also a boxing enthusiast, so who better to help us Knock Out Homelessness?

TICKETS

Tickets are $75/person in advance and $100/person at the door. Each ticket grants access to the main floor where we have celebrity appearances, a silent auction, raffle prizes, hor d'oeuvres, a roast beef carving station, and complimentary beer and wine. (All tickets are tax-deductible.)

WHAT TO EXPECT

A fun, casual night for a good cause!

Age restriction
The event is 21+. 

Parking
Free parking in the Chickie's & Pete's parking lot next to the restaurant (no overnight parking.)

Dress code
Casual or business casual attire.

Food
Yes, there will be food. Appetizers include mini veggie empanadas, cheesesteak eggrolls, mini chicken quesadillas, spring rolls, and steamed dumplings. Main course is a hand-carved roast beef sandwich station.

Beverages/Alcohol
Complimentary beer, wine, and sodas will be served. A cash bar is also available.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Make the biggest impact by sponsoring the event. There are four sponsorship levels you can choose from:

Heavyweight Sponsor – $5,000
•  Name and logo on all promotional material
•  6 month advertisement campaign in One Step Away
•  Full page ad in sponsorship book
•  Large studio* at the event
•  10 event tickets

Middleweight Sponsor – $2,500
•  Name and logo on all promotional material
•  3 month advertisement campaign in One Step Away
•  Half page ad in sponsorship book
•  Small pod* at the event with main floor access
•  6 event tickets

Prizefighter – $500

•  1 month advertisement in One Step Away
•  Name in sponsorship book

*Studios and pods include tables, chairs, and a semi-private personal gaming booth.

All sponsorships are tax-deductible.

DONATE NOW

Click here to donate now. One Step Away, relies on donations, paper sales, and fundraiser proceeds to fulfill its mission to end homelessness in Philadelphia. By donating, you help us provide income and personal growth opportunities to individuals experiencing homelessness. You also help to raise awareness and to advocate for specific issues affecting the Philadelphia community related to homelessness, poverty, and affordable housing.

ABOUT ONE STEP AWAY

One Step Away is Philadelphia's first street newspaper aimed at raising awareness of homelessness and providing employment to those in need. Vendors purchase each newspaper for 25¢, and distribute the papers for $1 donations on the street. With each dollar received, 75¢ goes directly to the vendor. One Step Away vendors work to overcome difficult life challenges, including homelessness and poverty. While the vast majority of vendors are living on the street or in temporary shelters when they start working with One Step Away, most are able to use the money they earn distributing newspapers to obtain or maintain housing. For 82% of our vendors, One Step Away is their only source of income.

For more information, see our website: www.osaphilly.org.

One Step Away is a program of Resources for Human Development, a national human services nonprofit.