The Middleton Family Presents PHLove, a Concert for COVID-19 Relief, Featuring Daryl Hall, Questlove, Patti LaBelle, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Other Performers with Philadelphia Ties on May 21

PHILADELPHIA, Might 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The PHL COVID-19 Fund is worked up to announce it’s going to host PHLove, introduced by the Middleton Household, a one-time selection present on Thursday, Might 21 at 7 p.m., to assist the Fund. Daryl Corridor, Questlove, and Patti LaBelle will headline PHLove and have DJ Jazzy Jeff, Amos Lee, DJ Diamond Kuts & Mates, WALLO267, Jeffrey Gaines, Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons, The Geator, Jerry Blavat, and Mates, and Pastor Alyn Waller and The Enon Tabernacle Contemporary Anointing. The family-friendly occasion will air reside on 6ABC, CBS3, NBC10, 96.5 TDY, 98.1 WOGL, B101.1, and KYW Newsradio, and stream nationwide on-line at Inquirer.com and Radio.com.

The variability present will have a good time the expertise and resilience of the Higher Philadelphia area because it raises consciousness and assist for the PHL COVID-19 Fund. Produced by ESM Productions, a ROC Nation Firm, together with assist from Stay Nation Philadelphia and Stay Nation City, the lineup will embrace shock visitor appearances from a number of different pals of the Philadelphia area.

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Since March 19, the PHL COVID-19 Fund, powered by Philadelphia Basis and United Method of Higher Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has been quickly deploying crucial funds to nonprofits serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In eight weeks, the Fund has raised $16 million {dollars} and aided almost 400 regional nonprofits. Nonetheless, to be able to proceed to satisfy the crucial wants of the group, extra funding is important.

“Regardless of the Fund’s success up to now, the wants of probably the most weak amongst us proceed to persist,” mentioned Pedro Ramos, President & CEO of Philadelphia Basis. “Further funding will assist the pressing and urgent wants of the group.”

“Because the pandemic wears on, we proceed to see our neighbors going through very actual, very pressing challenges, putting ongoing pressure on the restricted sources which might be accessible to assist,” mentioned Invoice Golderer, President & CEO, UWGPSNJ. “As profitable because the Fund has been in elevating cash and figuring out and addressing probably the most quick, urgent wants in our group, the nonprofits on the frontline of the disaster are nonetheless struggling to satisfy elevated demand for companies. The extra funds raised from this occasion won’t solely be sure their doorways stay open for these hardest hit in our group however guarantee we stand prepared to handle rising wants as properly.”

“These previous two months have been a distressing time for all of us – notably those that are most in want and missing meals, shelter and hope,” mentioned John S. Middleton, managing companion of the Phillies. “Everyone knows there are individuals who can use a hand up proper now.”

The PHL COVID-19 Fund has prioritized supporting individuals who have been hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, resembling seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, these with disabilities, low-income residents with out medical health insurance, individuals with substance abuse dysfunction and survivors of abuse.

“The PHL COVID-19 Fund is doing an unimaginable job serving to nonprofits on the frontline of the area’s response to this pandemic,” added Leigh Middleton. “We’re honored to be part of this effort to boost funds for these most in want, and excited to deliver this program to the group.”

Extra data on the PHL COVID-19 Fund, latest grantees and its efforts up to now might be discovered at www.PHLCOVID19Fund.org.

About Philadelphia Basis
Based in 1918, Philadelphia Basis strengthens the financial, social and civic vitality of Higher Philadelphia. Philadelphia Basis grows efficient philanthropic funding, connects people and establishments throughout sectors and geography, and advances civic initiatives via partnerships and collaboration. A publicly supported basis, the Philadelphia Basis manages greater than 1,000 charitable funds established by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards annually. To be taught extra, go to philafound.org.

About United Method of Higher Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Method of Higher Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, serving communities in Pennsylvania’s Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, and New Jersey’s Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape Might and Cumberland counties, is a part of a nationwide community of greater than 1,300 domestically ruled organizations that work to create lasting optimistic adjustments in communities and in individuals’s lives. United Method fights for the well being, schooling and monetary stability of each individual in each group. In Higher Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, United Method fights for youth success and household stability as a result of we LIVE UNITED towards intergenerational poverty. For extra details about United Method of Higher Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey go to www.UnitedForImpact.org.