Philadelphia
White Gala
Presented by The JMK Foundation
Founding Edition
Wednesday, the Second Evening of September
Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Presented by The JMK Foundation
Founding Edition
Wednesday, the Second Evening of September
Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The unofficial close of summer.
Held on the Wednesday preceding Labor Day Weekend, the Philadelphia White Gala brings together the city for one final summer evening of hospitality, conversation, and shared purpose.
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
Hosted at Kenneth C. Griffin Great Hall Overlook
The Great Hall Overlook · Photography: Paul Loftland
A civic setting for an evening of service.
Overlooking Independence Mall, the Great Hall reflects the ideals that inspired the Foundation: leadership, stewardship, and community. The venue's scale and history allow the evening to feel distinctly Philadelphian without asking the setting to do more than it should.
An elegant cocktail-style welcome in the Great Hall Overlook.
An open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and Philadelphia-inspired culinary stations by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection.
A room designed for natural movement, thoughtful introductions, and genuine professional connection.
A silent auction and brief remarks from the JMK Foundation and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The program remains brief so the evening can breathe.
One evening. One color. One shared purpose. Held immediately before Labor Day Weekend, the Gala draws inspiration from the longstanding association between white attire and the summer season a fitting way to mark one final evening before autumn begins.
All-white attire is strongly encouraged. When the room gathers in white, the shared aesthetic becomes the signature image of the Philadelphia White Gala.
Invitations have been extended across Philadelphia's nonprofit, healthcare, business, education, military, civic, philanthropic, and cultural communities.
Invitations have also been extended to representatives from professional sports organizations and other respected institutions throughout the region.
July
Invitations distributed
August 14
RSVP requested
September 2
Founding Edition
$150
Per Guest
Specific arrival details, parking information, and guest logistics will be provided directly to confirmed attendees.
Extraordinary care. Enduring hope.
The Founding Edition proudly benefits Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. CHOP's commitment to children and families reflects the spirit of service at the heart of the Gala.
Supporting children and families when they need it most.
Advancing pediatric medicine and new possibilities for treatment.
Transforming generosity into meaningful support for the future.
One evening of generosity can carry forward far beyond the room.
The Philadelphia White Gala
Founding Edition