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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 – Message from the board of trustees chair 5 – message from the executive director 7 – CarolE Parker: 35 Years at IHP 9 – resident Reflections: Min Wang 10 – resident life 11 – Resident demographics 13 – arts + culture: From the curators 15 – Staff development: ‘The Flaherty’ 16 – Program diversity + Attendance 17 – language programs 19 – conference center + theater 20 – facilities 22 – corporate Partners 23 – individual Support 25 – financial statements 27 – international house boards + staff 29 – Membership 30 – How your support helps
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message from the board of trustees chair
Dear Friends of International House Philadelphia: IHP is a forum for dialogue and communication between people of all cultures on topics ranging from art to science, and it is also a place of innovation, a home for thousands of students, and a destination for numerous visitors each year. It is with great pride that I have completed another year as Chairman of the Board, with great pleasure that I share our accomplishments and memories from this year with the IHP community, and with great sincerity that I ask for your continued support of and investment in this impactful institution. IHP uniquely offers our residents, our audiences, and our partners the opportunity to become engaged in a variety of new experiences, collaborate with some of the brightest people in the world, work in a progressive environment, and truly be a global citizen. For the growing arts and culture scene in Philadelphia, IHP plays an integral role – by acting as a meeting place for the region’s diverse population, by offering continuing education outside of the classroom, and by weaving a rich and positive thread through day-to-day life. To our residents we offer a safe and secure environment and a truly unique living experience: to come together with others from different nationalities with diverse interests, all in the context of developing a greater understanding of the American experience. During fiscal year 2012, International House delivered enviable results despite the economic downturn, and continued to fully exemplify the institution’s century-old can-do character. IHP provides value to the public and its residents that can’t be found anywhere else, and remains a trustworthy resource and partner in philanthropy. To International House Philadelphia’s residents, supporters, audience, partners, and staff, please know you have my deepest thanks. It is a privilege to be associated with this terrific institution. With warm regards,
James M. Papada, III Board Chair
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message from the Executive director Dear Friends: The past year has been one of journeys: our residents travelled from near and far to find a home at IHP, alumni returned to reminisce on time happily spent in Philadelphia, members and visitors shared in personal journeys of discovery through our compelling programming, and our staff participated in professional development and learning. 2012 began with the International Houses Worldwide Leadership Conference, held in Brisbane, Australia. Members of the IHWW Association met to discuss best practices and to strengthen the bonds among all International Houses. I returned to Philadelphia with a renewed and inspired sense of our united mission: the promotion of intercultural understanding, and contributing to the development of our residents, the world’s future leaders. Over the past twelve months, we heard from many members of the International House Worldwide community that have been inspired by our purpose. I am delighted to share a couple of these stories with you. We were privileged to receive a visit from our alum Joe Nakano, Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. Following a tour of the building, he met with current residents to speak about the world he had discovered, and the lasting value of the new ideas and friends that were introduced to him while a resident at International House. These experiences and people inspired his diplomatic career path. He spoke about how International House uniquely groomed and developed his leadership skills, and how his exposure to such a diverse community opened not only his eyes but a large number of opportunities for a rewarding future. His simple parting advice: take advantage of and participate in all that IHP has to offer. One such resident has done just that. The programs IHP presents for the public and the residents serve our mission
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Some participants in the 2012 International House Worldwide Leadership Conference
and our community. Kerina Khiudin, originally from Malaysia, has attended numerous events, both arts and educational. She participates whole-heartedly in life at IHP, forming strong friendships with residents and staff. As she expressed, “I learn something new every day, from cultural quirks to networking tips.” For example, “I had the opportunity to volunteer at IHP’s Women’s Day program, and was absolutely amazed how people of different generations and backgrounds come together to celebrate and honor the day that equality for women was won. I came away from this event with a newfound appreciation of and respect for the women that have fought and struggled to give women my age the freedom we now enjoy. I will carry this understanding with me in my dayto-day routines and into my future.” It is these experiences that continue to have a profound effect on all the members of the IHP community, and reaffirm the impact that IHP’s mission has both locally and around the world. International House is a special place that brings people and ideas together, and is a positive influence on those who live here and those who are part of our global community. There is tremendous satisfaction felt when reflecting on the
personal stories of accomplishment, discovery, tradition, and many successes born in this home. This feeling is only strengthened by knowing that we uphold our commitment to serving our residents and community, while maintaining a growing and successful organizational track record. I hope these reflections have awoken in you feelings of pride and community, and I thank you for being our loyal friends by sharing your support and strong belief in the mission of International House. Please continue to tell your stories, share your journeys, and come back to enjoy the rich and vibrant arts and cultural programs that bring the world of art, film, music, and dance to so many. Sincerely,
Tanya Steinberg Executive Director International Houses Worldwide Association, Executive Board
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Carole Parker: 35 years at ihp
Imagine the entrance to IHP, and then imagine a group of Indigenous Australians dressed in their traditional garb walking through it. At one point in the 1980’s, this actually happened, and if not for Carole Parker, this memory might have been forgotten. IHP housed this group while they were performing at the nearby Academy of Natural Sciences. They arrived to check in directly from their performance, still in costume and carrying ceremonial spears. Carole remembers that they asked the receptionist where might they “check” their spears, as anyone might ask to check their coat! A suite of rooms had been prepared for them on one of IHP’s upper floors, but as they were unaccustomed to sleeping in separate rooms since it was the first time they had travelled away from home, on the first night they ended up moving all of their beds into an adjacent lounge. Difficultly ensued due to having never slept so high off the ground. Ultimately, Carole and the IHP staff were able to accommodate the group by arranging for them to all sleep together in the theater – much more to their liking given its location on the 1st floor. After more than 35 years of working at International House Philadelphia, our Director of Building Operations, Carole Parker, is retiring. It is with heavy hearts and warm wishes that we wish her well on her next phase of adventures. However before she goes, we wanted to take the opportunity to look back on some of the highlights during her time at IHP. A citizen of the world, Carole was born in England to German Jewish refugees, and lived there the first ten years of her life. Since then, she has called Chicago, IL, Yellow Springs, OH, Palo Alto, CA, Tokyo and Kanazawa, Japan, and finally Philadelphia, home. Initially, Carole came to IHP because she was working for a publishing company in Philadelphia doing editing and – if you know Carole this won’t be surprising – she was starting to find it rather boring. What she really wanted was to have contact with international people and an international organization, so naturally, there was no better fit than International House. With resume in hand and her usual cheerful disposition, Carole stopped at IHP and submitted an application. Some time later, she received a phone call and learned they had a position open in the admissions office. This was 1972 and the building we all know and love, was a mere two years old. “I was excited! I took the job, and afterwards found out that I was singularly replacing four people.” When IHP first opened, it had moved from an 80-student building to a 400-student building. Carole’s first position (one of seven) was to run the admissions office on her own, a sizeable task indeed! Following a brief hiatus (1975 – 1980) from IHP, part of which time Carole and her young family were living in Japan, she returned. “When I found International House, it felt and continues to feel like a second home…The reason I have stayed is that this residential and arts community really does embody an ideal, something rarely found under one roof.” Carole explained that, while the concept of IHP may have been more unique in the early ‘70s, the mission is just as important today. At first, IHP was purely residential, with no public programs, and it was very unusual to have a residence devoted primarily to international students and
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encouraging intercultural communication. The architects, Bower and Fradley, had the foresight to design the building so that there were suites of 10 rooms, and each suite (or minihouse) shared common facilities. These suites were originally intended to be home to 10 people of different nationalities, a very progressive idea, even in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Today, as Carole remarked, the whole idea of international communities is not so unique anymore: people travel more frequently and more easily, the students coming here from both abroad and the US are more globally sophisticated. However, as the times have changed and the people have changed, IHP has grown along with them. “The experience that the students and the general public have when seeing the films, and enjoying the cultural events, is equally as important in broadening horizons now as it was in the ‘70s”. The adding of the public programming element came in the late ‘70s, and is a story in itself – emblematic of the times when there was exceptional funding for and belief in the arts. Carole remembers that it came about in two different ways. The music program was started by a graduate student resident, Mick Moloney. He was studying Folklore at UPenn and was a professional musician. He began by doing little concerts for the residents in the Australia Lounge, and soon other students began performing, too. Ultimately, Moloney developed this into a full-fledged, funded music program, which became the Folk-Life Center focused on traditional ethnic music. The film program was originally at the Christian Association at UPenn. The theater had originally existed as an auditorium, with no fixed seats. “It looked like a gym! In the late ‘80s, IHP had a capital campaign to renovate a number of spaces. One of them was the conference center, one of them was the student center, and one of them was the theater. At that time, I visited NY to look at models for what we wanted the theater to look like here, so that it would be primarily good for film, but also good for music. I remember visiting the Film Forum and the theater at MoMA. The challenge was that it had to work for both film and music, something I feel we were able to successfully achieve.”
about life at IHP over the years was hearing her speak to its strengths, and in particular that International House has been able to survive through so many world changes and, most fascinating of all, how these changes were and continue to be represented here. “In the ‘70s, there were a lot of refugee students from Iran, and then at one point in the ‘80s, there were a lot of students from Venezuela. Gradually, we’ve seen an increase of Asian students – from Japanese to Korean, more recently many Chinese, and now a lot of students from the Middle East.” It seems that IHP exists almost as a global mirror. “We have had to adapt our service to reflect different backgrounds and experiences. Some who arrive come from rural areas and some come from urban backgrounds. It is always very rewarding to watch residents from when they arrive to when they leave…seeing them become more comfortable, more mature, and more confident.” Carole Parker has pretty much seen it all at the IHP we know today, and she will be sorely missed! However, as a long-time resident of University City, we take comfort knowing she is right around the corner should any questions come up. We asked for some enduring words of wisdom: “One of the things I’m most proud of are the links I’ve helped create between departments… and I think that to be successful at IHP (as a resident, staff member, or visitor)… you really need to embrace the concept of community. The greater your interactions, the more you learn and share. I think it’s really important for IHP to have that ethos: work, live, and experience face-to-face. Think about the big picture.” We wish you a very happy retirement!
Carole shared with us another project she played a big role in during her time at IHP. While ‘green’ is the word on everybody’s lips today, it wasn’t the case when this building was designed and constructed. IHP was built in a time before any energy awareness or conservation. “In the early ‘80s, we were awarded funding to put some conservation measures in place for the building. A large part of that was in the Galleria, along the North and East walls. Now there is what looks like traditional Japanese Shoji – it is sort of a milky looking acrylic…it was added because the windows were single paned and got hit by the weather elements. The architect added insulation but was clever enough to make it look like a Japanese screen, and Rohm and Haas donated all the materials. The windows of the conference center on the second floor were all double paned at that time, too.” These were the beginning steps in energy conversation that continue today. One of the most interesting parts of talking with Carole
Carole and her husband Ken. Ken is a teacher/ volunteer at the IHP Language program
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resident Reflections: Min Wang For my first internship, I ran anesthesia clinical trials, spending late nights and long days at the hospital to ensure patient safety and best practices. I realized IHP was truly my home during one of those late nights. While walking past a large window, I looked up to see the PennStar’s landing pad light shining through, and realized it was the same light I would fall asleep to in my room at IHP. It was deeply comforting knowing my home was just another viewpoint away from that light. As a healthcare professional aspiring to improve healthcare policy around the world, living at International House Philadelphia has been tremendously beneficial. IHP offers both a ‘home away from home’ and opportunities for professional and personal development. Constant interaction with people whose life experiences are very different from one’s own allows us to start building bridges across
experiential and cultural gaps. Nurturing these connections has helped me learn about different healthcare systems and beliefs from those with firsthand experience. International health concepts come to life from academic thought, and are contextualized through dialogue. The learning environment IHP fosters is both exciting and inspiring. IHP gives back more than what one puts in. A simple exchange of greetings may lead to a deep and valuable friendship opening up many possibilities. The extremely talented and dynamic staff is generous with their time, and provides ample opportunity for residents to learn from top-notch professionals in the arts, media and marketing, business, residential services, and technology. As a resident, all I had to do was to keep an open mind. What I got back from IHP will stay with me for the rest of my life.
IHP residents with Richard P. Brown, Jr., Esq. (mentor, board member, and supporter of IHP), and Tanya Steinberg
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resident life The Resident Activities and Advisory Center (RAAC) provides programs, events, and opportunities that are fun, educational, and cultural for the students, scholars, and interns that call IHP home. Each year we identify new and engaging ways to involve the residents. Since International House’s founding in 1910, our goal has been to embrace and welcome residents through programming and experiences. This year was no different. Residents experienced a vast number of innovative programs, as well as those that were more traditional. With many activities to add to resident life at IHP, ranging from our public film series in the theater, language classes, community speaker series, resident leadership breakfasts, dinner invitations from board members, and introductions to the movers and shakers in the Greater Philadelphia area, personal growth and intercultural exposure are inevitable outcomes of a stay at International House. A small selection of programs organized specifically for our residents is listed below. Traditional I n de pe n de nce Day BBQ Held in our courtyard, we came together to enjoy the festivities of a 4th of July barbeque. Although Independence Day is celebrated throughout Philadelphia, at IHP we make it special for the many residents who come from all over the world and experience this holiday for the first time. Hot dogs, hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob and other American staples proved popular while we remembered the fight for our Nation’s independence. We lcom e We e k New and returning residents, board members, and staff were involved in a welcoming and warm whirlwind week of activities. The action packed week included a breakfast, lectures, a town hall orientation, movie night, a potluck dinner, and a welcome party. These events helped acclimate residents to life at IHP, providing an inviting environment that eased the transition to a new culture for some, and cemented friendships for all. Diwali Ce le bration An important holiday in Indian culture, Diwali is a feast for the senses! Each year, we celebrate by transforming a space at IHP into a room filled with twinkling candles, festive lights, and vibrant, customary colors. Guests marveled at traditional Indian dance, delighted in curry and chutney, and learned the story behind this happy and important festival, officially celebrated each year in more than ten countries, and now at IHP as well. Davis Projects for Peace Upon the occasion of her 100th birthday, international philanthropist and former International House New York resident Kathryn W. Davis chose to celebrate by committing $1 million to 100 grassroots projects made for peace. In 2012, IHP resident Teresa Brugarolas presented her project Building Peace through Music and Dance,
which was completed in June, and aimed to communicate that global peace begins in one’s own community. Participants attended workshops which addressed the themes of ‘Unity’, ‘Communication through Listening’, and ‘Communication through Expression’, as well as a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra and a presentation by a professor from the Music Department at Penn. The project culminated with a choreographed public dance performance. Both the participants and the public learned that it does not matter what walk of life you come from, what language you speak, young or old, music and dance will always be a source of energy, life, fun, and a unifying voice between people of all nations. Than ksg ivi ng Di n n e r Turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie…residents gathered together to commemorate the harvest cornucopia, and remember the Plymouth Feast of 1621. A holiday rooted in tradition, residents from near and far learned the story of its significance since George Washington declared it as a day of public Thanksgiving on November 26, 1789. A little bit of history with a little bit of fun makes for a delicious and memorable occasion each year. Lunar N ew Year A day known by many names including Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, and Spring Festival, it is the most important of the Chinese holiday traditions. In 2012, we ushered in the Year of the Dragon with hopes for good fortune and happiness! Partygoers enjoyed dance, music, and a special acrobatic performance while experiencing the Chinese customs of this now-international celebration. R esum e Wr iti ng Wor kshop For many in the International House community, the job search process is a large and daunting part of their education. Making a positive first impression is vital! Tips from a seasoned professional, a representative from Drexel University’s Career Development Office, offered residents insight and understanding on how to create an effective and impactful resume. Com mun ity Se rvice Partici pation IHP residents participated in a community service project at MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance) to prepare food for families and individuals living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening conditions. The volunteers made 300 sandwiches, diced 200 pounds of onions, and packed 400 pints of fruit for this local organization. IHP will continue to participate in programs like this to provide an introduction to, and encourage, the value of community service and philanthropy. Far ewe ll Ce le bration & Awar ds N ig ht To recognize resident leaders of International House, and to bid farewell to departing residents, the International House community participated in our annual farewell ceremony. Awards were given to IHP leaders representing efforts in community service, and contributions to the IHP community. Residents gathered in the courtyard to share memories and stories about their stays, and the evening culminated in a dinner and presentations by residents, alumni, staff, and board members.
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Resident demographics Over 800 students, scholars, and interns from 85 countries, including the US, and representing 59 different institutions in Philadelphia, have come together to be members of a friendly and supportive residential community where cultural differences are shared and celebrated. I nstitutions r e pr ese nte d Al Dia The Art Institute of Philadelphia Asian Cultural Council Barbri The Bresler Group Brown University The Chemical Heritage Foundation Community College of Philadelphia Cooper University Hospital CVS/ Pharmacy Defense Logistics Agency Delaware County Community College Drexel University Empire Beauty Schools Erai, Inc. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research Fox Chase Cancer Center Franklin Institute Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Hussian School of Art Integral Molecular, Inc. International SOS International Study Institute Japan Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Jean Madeline Aveda Institute Kaplan, Inc. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology La Salle University Milton Hershey School Monell Chemical Senses Center
National Archives and Records Administration Naval Sea Systems Command Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia University Presbyterian Historical Society Rutgers at Camden County College St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Saint Joseph’s University The School District of Philadelphia The Sonia Sanchez Literary Review Swarthmore College Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia, Inc. Temple University Temple University Hospital Thomas Jefferson University Hospital United States Census Bureau United States Department of Agriculture University of Cambridge University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication Penn Medicine: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Penn Medicine: Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania Penn Medicine: Pennsylvania Hospital Penn Medicine: Presbyterian Hospital Penn Medicine: Scheie Eye Institute USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Wills Eye Hospital The Wistar Institute
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Countr i es r e pr ese nte d Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Brazil* Burma Cameroon Canada* Chad Chile China Colombia* Cyprus Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India* Iran Iraq Israel* Italy Ivory Coast* Japan Kazakhstan
Kenya Kosovo* Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liberia* Libya Macau Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Moldova* Morocco* Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway
Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia* Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania
Thailand Togo* Trinidad and Tobago* Turkey Ukraine* United Arab Emirates United Kingdom* United States Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe *Home countries of IHP staff
Ar eas of Study Healthcare & Life Sciences
322
Business
127
Engineering
124
Sciences
75
Arts
74
Social Sciences
71
Law
41
population 72% international / 28% US
834 total Age range
Gender
18 – 78 years of age
48% female / 52% male
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Arts + culture: from the curators In a quickly changing world with even faster-changing media, International House Philadelphia is committed to creating an environment of discovery and engagement with our audience by serving as Philadelphia’s key destination for moving image and time-based art. By drawing on an extensive history of promoting unique and innovative works of art, we continue to be a forum for new ideas and a point of access for connecting with the world. In the past year IHP has presented more than 100 film screenings and special events as well as several programs that represent major achievements for the organization. Our 2012 season began with a visit from actor/writer/ activist Harry Shearer who screened his recent film The Big Uneasy. Shearer’s film looks at the real causes of the devastating flooding that occurred in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. The Q&A included a candid discussion of Shearer’s quest to show the other side of the Katrina story but was also peppered with a few of his voices from The Simpsons. Other summer programs included a free series of screenings of classic animated films which took place in IHP’s courtyard. We also hosted a rare screening of short films and home movies by French actor Pierre Clementi. The program Unseen Pierre Clementi was accompanied by live performances from Pew fellow Chris Forsyth, Koen Holtkamp (of the group Mountains) and founding member of The Notekillers, David First. Finally, we presented a screening of the new documentary Blank City, which is a thorough investigation of New York’s underground film community during the 1970s and ‘80s. We also screened three early works by Vivienne Dick who is featured prominently in Blank City. With another successful Fall Arts Preview to kick off our season, we moved into high gear with multiple screenings (more than half of which sold out) of Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, a documentary by local filmmaker Jon Foy. Other highlights from the fall season included a live projector performance from Brooklyn artist Bruce McClure, a major retrospective of the works of Bruce Conner (co-presented by Bryn Mawr College), and a nearly complete survey of the film works of British filmmaker Dick Fontaine. The fall also saw the launch of our Philadelphia Music Project funded yearlong retrospective of the Sonic Arts Union, a pioneering group of composers and sound artists who radically transformed modern music in the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s and continue to influence artists from a variety of disciplines today. The program included a series
of concerts by SAU luminaries Alvin Lucier, Robert Ashley and David Behrman, as well as younger artists paying tribute to the group. There were also workshops, panel discussions and film screenings. The program was the first major retrospective of the Sonic Arts Union. Throughout the winter, we continued to deliver a full roster of exceptional programs including two screenings of the film INNI, which captures Icelandic rock band Sigur Ros in concert. We were visited by notorious New York underground filmmaker and photographer Richard Kern, for a survey of his film works. We mourned the loss of two great film pioneers George Kuchar and Bob Cowan with a screening of their film collaborations, and we hosted New York curator Molly Surno and her Cinema 16 project, which featured music by Hiro Kone. This past year, we collaborated with the University of Pennsylvania as we presented several film screenings in conjunction with the Penn Humanities Forum, which was centered around the theme of Adaptations. The Institute of Contemporary Art co-presented screenings of Los Angeles based artists Thom Andersen and Allan Sekula, the latter presented as part of the Zoe Strauss exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Cinema Studies program hosted a Cuban film series at IHP, which included a distinguished group of guest speakers. The most ambitious program of the year was Mixed Messages: Marshall McLuhan and the Moving Image, a two-day series of screenings celebrating the life and work of Marshall McLuhan on the occasion of his centenary year. The program included a lively panel discussion with media artists and scholars and a selection of films and videos illuminating McLuhan’s prophetic theories. As we move into our next year of events, we do so knowing that the arts at International House has never been stronger. We look forward to revealing all of the programs we have curated for the next season, and are excited to continue to develop and strengthen our relationships with the many community partners who have found a home at IHP: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Latin American Film Festival, Ars Nova Workshop, Exhumed Films, Scribe Video Center, ICA, Vox Populi, InLiquid, Reelblack, Secret Cinema, Blackstar Film Festival, and many more! Just as International House Philadelphia’s unique, curated programs are a vital component of the arts & culture scene in the city, so is IHP a vital resource for the community of arts presenters in Philadelphia.
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Inter national House Philadelphia presents hundreds of public programs to over 20,000 Philadelphia-area residents throughout the year, fostering a global community by celebrating the world’s cultural diversity and exploring issues from an inter national perspective. In 2012, we continued our legacy of introducing inter national culture to Philadelphia, while at the same time acclimating our residents to the American way of life. In addition to our well-known film program, we also bring programs featuring scholars, authors, and experts in fields ranging from global conflict, economic development, and ethnic and social studies in an effort to carr y out our mission.
Robert Ashley Sonic Arts Union
Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles
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Staff Development: ‘The Flaherty’ Documentary filmmakers, teachers, librarians, students, film critics, and film program curators from around the world participated in the 58th annual Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, thanks in part to fellowships provided by the New England-based Lef Foundation and the Philadelphia based Wyncote Foundation. The weeklong marathon of documentaries brought filmmakers together with film professionals to watch, think, and discuss a diverse range of films. More than forty short or feature-length films and video works were contained in the seventeen separate sessions presented. Four years ago, I was fortunate to receive a fellowship to ‘The Flaherty’ through the Philadelphia Foundation. My original fellowship fell under the category of ‘Professional Development’ which was designed for emerging or mid-career professionals from both the U.S. and abroad. In granting fellowships, ‘The Flaherty’ searches for applicants who have demonstrated achievement in their profession or field of study, or who show potential to be an emerging talent. In the required essay, applicants need to effectively convey reasons why they would like to attend the Seminar and also how they propose to contribute to the event. In the subsequent years following my grant, it has been my great fortune to attend ‘The Flaherty’ as part of the staff development initiatives at International House Philadelphia. Founded in 1954 by Frances Flaherty, the widow of pioneering documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty (Nanook of the North, Man of Aran, and The Louisiana Story), the seminar began as a small group of friends discussing Flaherty’s works. Now with an office in New York City, the organization’s main program is the seminar, held this year at Colgate University and programmed by Josetxo Cerdán. A seasoned professional, Cerdán is the Artistic Director of Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival of Navarra (Spain). He is also an associate professor at the Media and Communication Department at the Universitat Rovirai Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Among other notable achievements, he has produced more than 60 short documentaries and published articles in several Spanish journals about documentary film including Archivos de la Filmoteca. This year’s theme, ‘Open Wounds’, examined the ever changing perspectives on politics, the economy, technology, culture, and ethics over the past century, and explored how filmmakers contributed to new ways of seeing the world based on their own heritage. Whether
making connections between activist films from different decades, or demonstrating how the traumas of oppression pass from generation to generation, the selected works illustrated how ideas and histories are linked over time. Fourteen presenting filmmakers, plus another 160 participants, watched seven or more hours of film/ video each day, and engaged in vigorous debates about documentary structure, ethical considerations, intention, form, sound, and impact as it related to this year’s theme. The ‘Open Wounds’ theme presents the 20th Century as it will be remembered for giving us the documentary form, the civil rights movements, and the Internet, as well as weapons of mass destruction and global warming. Already, the 21st Century has brought us the War on Terror, a shifting global economy, and a surge of activism and protest seen around the world. Filmmakers, in particular, are charged with the task of documenting these significant events, shedding light on urgent issues, and creating a record for future generations. The Flaherty Film Seminar is an opportunity for film, video, and media arts curators working year round at programming institutions to meet and discuss key issues related to the field. These include new technologies, upcoming programs and retrospectives, and specific challenges related to funding and audience cultivation. This was my fourth year attending the Flaherty Seminar, and it is always a great opportunity to meet colleagues face-to-face with whom I have been working for many years. Sharing programs and films with institutions outside of Philadelphia has helped to establish International House as a major destination and resource for film in North America. I’m pleased to report that the progressive and unique quality of our programs at IHP has brought us recognition and respect as a center for film in places well outside our city’s borders. Every year that I attend Flaherty also serves as a personal reminder that curating is not just the positioning of materials to contextualize the curator’s agenda; rather it is akin to teaching in that one must communicate the necessary steps, process, and purpose to the general audience. It is this role of teacher and communicator that Flaherty cultivates by allowing a greater breathing space, an incubator as it were, for the curator to develop concepts that can be explored, discussed, and absorbed by the audience. – by Robert Cargni, IHP curator
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program diversity + attendance 340
Prog ram Dive rsity Film Programs
films shown
178
Educational Programs
81
Language Classes
53
Cultural Events
27
Live Performances
22
Art Exhibitions
15
Films with Live Score
10
386 total
68
filmmakers + presenters
52
live performers
Prog ram Atte n dance Community Event Attendants
15,392
Ticket Holders
4,597
Free Ticket Holders
3,855
Students/Scholars/Seniors
2,638
Members
1,331
27,813 total
20,400 theater attendance
7,413
conference center attendance
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Language programs The Language Programs have continued to grow with the addition of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) prep classes, writing classes, and more tutoring hours. The TOEFL prep classes and the additional tutoring sessions have been especially welcomed by our English students. We began to offer more TOEFL prep hours by dividing skill areas out into different classes. Some focused on speaking and listening, and others on reading and writing. Our foreign language classes also had broader appeal, as we saw an increase in inquiries and enrollments particularly from high school students and teachers. Many of our students came from different parts of the city, and a higher proportion of our student body travelled 45 minutes or more to attend classes. Our volunteer teachers are interested in different cultures, and our students come from all over the world. This makes our classes a great place to meet people from other countries and learn about American culture. Students participate in field trips, extra-curricular activities, and have opportunities to meet with conversation partners.
“I highly recommend Inter national House Philadelphia’s language program for anyone seeking a pressure free environment in which to lear n a new language. After taking 40 hours of Korean at IHP…I was able to test into an undergraduate Inter mediate Korean class at Temple University. This confir med my suspicion that Inter national House classes are on par with university for-credit language instruction—at a fraction of the cost!” – Peter C. Burke
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Languag e Prog ramS English Classes*
32
Mandarin Classes
14
Korean Classes
4
Spanish Classes
2
Farsi Classes
1
53 total
*Includes TOEFL
287
English L anguage Students
116
Foreign L anguage Students
49
Volunteer Teachers and Tutors
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conference center + theater IHP’s Conference Center and Theater are an outstanding choice for any group. The facilities include a 350-seat theater, as well as a wide range of meeting rooms perfectly sized to meet the needs of any event. The Conference Center is ideal for seminars, lectures, workshops, classes, training sessions, and retreats. It is also available for business meetings and breakout space for large events. The Conference Center and Theater have a distinctly international feel. Our rates are reasonably suited for non-profits, and all rooms can be customized for specific needs.
Partn e rs, Collaborators + Pr ese nte rs Educational Organizations
57
Arts and Cultural Organizations
26
International Organizations
21
Community Organizations
15
Health, Social Service, Youth +
14
Other Organizations
Personal Development Organizations
13
146 total
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facilities In September of 1970, the building we call home received recognition from the American Institute of Architects, and we work continuously to maintain its awardwinning standards. Ever y project we undertake is designed to ensure IHP continues to be a distinctive, welcoming, and comfortable place for residents, audiences, and guests.
R ECE NT Upg rades + N ew Equi pm e nt Residential Rooms + Suites
$79,913
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning ( HVAC)
$69,471
and Piping Infrastructure
Digital Theater Projector
$65,000
Internet Access Infrastructure
$36,509
Total
$250,893
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Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley and Ajay Raju, Esq. at the IHP Vision Award Ceremony, Nov. 1, 2011
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corporate partners Support from individuals, corporations, community, and educational organizations has been integral to the success of IHP’s mission. These gifts are an investment in the lives of our residents, the greater student community, our alumni, and ever y person who walks through our doors. COR PORATE partn e rs ADROITENT, INC. AHMAD & Z AFFARESE LLC. A’LECOLE FR ANÇAISE ALL STATE ABSTR ACT INC. ASHER & CO., LTD. BARTLE T T & COMPAN Y INC. BERK ADIA COMMERCIAL MORTG AGE LLC. B-PRO SAFEGUARD INC. CHESTNU T HILL HE ALTH SYSTEM COMCAST CORPOR ATION DOLE FRESH FRUIT CO. ELECTRIPL AST CORPOR ATION EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. E XUDE BENEFITS GROUP, INC. FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER GENEROSIT Y COMMUNIT Y ALLIANCE INC. GRE ATER PHIL ADELPHIA CHINESE RESTAUR ANT Association HE ALTH PARTNERS I-LE AD INC. ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL HOUSE H ARRISBURG INTERFAITH CENTER OF GRE ATER PHIL ADELPHIA JACOBY DONNER P.C. JOHN WILE Y & SONS INC. JPMORG AN CHASE & CO. LINCOLN UNIVERSIT Y N ATIONAL MARINE CONSULTANTS INC.
NMCI GROUP, INC. PHIL ADELPHIA ASIAN AMERICAN FILM & FILMMAK ERS PREMIER UROLOGY ASSOCIATES PROME TRICS, INC. PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS QLIK TECH, INC. REED SMITH LLP RUSSIAN SPE AK ING PROFESSION ALS NE T WORK SAKS INCORPOR ATED SCANDIN AVIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS FORUM ASSOCIATION SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND G ARDEN UNIVERSIT Y OF PENNSYLVANIA WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHIL ADELPHIA GOVE R NM E NT + FOUN DATIONS SUPPORT ALPIN W. CAMERON FOUNDATION BARTLE T T FOUNDATION GUPTA FOUNDATION DAVIS UNITED WORLD COLLEGE SCHOL ARS PROGR AM THE JAPAN FOUNDATION PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL PHIL ADELPHIA AU THORIT Y FOR INDUSTRIAL DE VELOPMENT PHIL ADELPHIA MUSIC PROJECT SAM AND CH ARLES FOUNDATION THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
Cor porate Prog ram H ig h lig ht: Scan di navian Busi n ess Values On April 3, 2012 guests participated in discussions on the business practices of Scandinavian corporations, and listened to panelists discuss the unique methods and values of some of the most successful businesses in the region. The event was followed by a business networking cocktail party featuring the presentation of the International Vision Award. Moderated by Jan Campbell-Westlind, Honorary Consul of Sweden in Philadelphia. Panelists included Margareta Ozolins, Swedish General Manager for Production at AstraZeneca; Poul Jeppesen, President and Gunilla Nilsson, CFO of SKF USA, Inc.; Kevin Gorman, General Counsel for SCA Americas; Minna Mars, Partner at EarthRate; and Lars Bjork, President and CEO of QlikTech Inc.
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INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT T he c ont r ibu t ions listed below repre sent cumulat ive tot als of all c ont r ibu t ions to Inter nat ional House Philadelphia for Member ship, Special Event s, a nd Programs bet ween July 1, 2011 a nd June 30, 2012.
$10,000 A. Bruce & Margaret Mainwaring Frank & Susan Mechura $2 ,500 - $9,999 Christer Andresen & Donna Lee Jones Yelena Barychev Constance Benoliel-Rock & Dr. Milton Rock Laurada Byers Jill Felix-Colton & Neal Colton Peter R. Dachowski and Victoria Kaplan Hernan & Elizabeth Guaracao Robert & Susie Harries Nicole Wellman Kraus Julie Mostov Louis & Katherine Padulo Jim & Susan Papada Emily Riley John F. & Susan Smith David & Lisa U’Prichard Richard & Carolyn Veith Eric Zillmer $250 - $2 ,499 Anonymous Richard Bartlett Christopher Bryan & Kimberly Heightchew George & Patricia Doolittle Robin Pinder Herndon & Bruce Herndon Frode Kjersem Kenneth Kring & Pamela Laucks William & Sally Larkin Siobhån Lyons Heather Ritch Matthew Satell David Suisman Thomas & Anne Morris
Tanya Steinberg John R. Walker up to $249 Anonymous Anonymous Ashwag Alasmari A zzu Ali Scott Allison Carm Almonor Richard Altman Frank Anbari Saad Anbari Tina Anderson Geeta Aneja Winifred B. Atterbury Busola Awoniyi Steven Balin Kim & James Balaschak Faten Baraka Sally Baraka Almeida Barros Emily Bate Chris Bellis Evelyn Bender Iliana Berkowitz Matt Bernstein Stephen Beuret & Barbara Hirshkowitz Brian Boling Patrick Boyle Kelli Boyles Brett Brasler Bonnie Brunton Ernest & Martha Buccino Giovanni Campbell Elizabeth Cesarini Tom Chaykun
Thupten Chonyi Deanna Chung Chari Cohen Sheila Coley Peter Collopy Rosina Coltellaro Zachary Cone Francis Conroy Claudia Consolati Joel Corcoran Sarah Cordivano Jason Coyle Tristan Dahn Mandy David Ellen and Peter Davis Kathleen Deardorff Jeanne M. DelCasino Candice Dias April Donahower Marian Donley Robert Dromboski Marc & Maureen Duey Peter Dyer Alice Edgerton Hussein El-Sharkawy & Kimberly Morris Jessamyn Falcone Jingkun Fang Chris Featon & Linda Fleisher Ben Firestone Jorgen Flood Clara & Peter Fomich Nikolai Fomich Nicole Gaddis Jonathan Gaev Michael Garden Ryland Garnett
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International Vision Award The IHP International Vision Award is conferred to persons or groups who have contributed to the success of this region as an international first class destination, and who have worked alongside IHP in our mission to encourage cooperation and respect among the peoples of all nations. This year, we presented International Vision Awards to several prominent community leaders whose efforts and contributions have had a positive impact on life in the greater Philadelphia region. R ECI PI E NTS: Dr. Nina Ahmad • Anette Goelet • Susan Jin-Davis • Joe Kim Danny Lau • Ajay Raju • Ed Satell • Dr. Walter Tsou
Juliana Rocha Goncalves Michelle Grant Aashish Gupta Chuck Gupta Neil Hamburg & Michelle Alford Zhao Han Rebecca Harderode Mason Harding Allen Hart John Hauser Jessica Love Heckman Robin Hernandez Geoffrey Hindle Frank Hoffman Olga Ionkhanova Changhan Jin Aravind Joshi Martin Kaelin Christina Kara Anna Kates Jesse Kimball Katsumi Kinoshita Andrea Kirsh Albrecht Koschnik Monica & Marwan Kreidie Helga Levin Nancy Levine Asher Lewis Paul Lewis Jingyu Li Janine Liberman Andrew Lichtman Liddy Lindsay Sheldon Lipson Jennifer Lord Carrie Love
Stephen Luttrell Grace Xueqin Ma Glenn Martin Joshua Martin Kim Massare Max McCauley Diane Mohney Lyn Moir Jason Muir Robert F. Murphy Jennifer Murray Ben Neiditz Bryan Norris Noelle O’Brien Meghan O’Donnell Hataipatr Persvivatana Jared Piazza Kate Poole Zaveri Pratik Nathan Puchalski Eric Rauch Sheldon Raymore Ellen Reece Anna Reed Rachel Reed Curtis Reitz & Judith N. Renzulli Grace Remington Yael Rice Carol Rich Pamela Rich-Wheeler Katherine Rochester Christina Rockwell Justin Roman Nicholas Ronkin Michele Rossi Eric Rugart
Rupert Salmon Lynn Sawlivich Ana Schwartz Michael Scott Yashika Shah Rutvan Sheth Monika Sienkowska Charles Smith Charles Snell Elizabeth Spector Les Spector Bertram Strieb Whitney Strub Yu-Ting Sun Sarah Szymanski Dan Tabor David Teece Bryce Templeton Echo Thomas Melanie Thompson John & Geraldine Tom Maria Traub Carolyn Trench Timothy Unruh Suzanna Urminska Gedalia Vinokurov Kimberly White Edward Wiener Robert Wolff Henry Yang Yuan Yao Matt Yaple Tiffany Yoon Kim Young Xiwei Zhang Evelyn Zelman
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Financial STATEMENTS Combined & Summarized Statements of Financial Position for Year Ended on June 30, 2012 + 2011 Assets Cash & Cash Equivalent Accounts Receivable Property & Equipment, net Investments Other
2012
250,044 1,442,905 6,300,486 1,467,252 74,547
$8,857,029
$9,535,234
819,685 1,977,673
1,149,551 2,188,311
$2,797,358
$3,337,862
1,428,297 1,491,353 3,140,021
1,372,555 1,467,252 3,357,565
Total Net Assets
$6,059,671
$6,197,372
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
$8,857,029
$9,535,234
Total Assets Liabilities + Net Assets Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Undesignated Net Assets Board Designated Net Assets Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
219,578 1,174,819 5,891,417 1,491,353 79,862
2011
Combined + Summarized Statements of Activities for Year Ended on June 30, 2012 + 2011 Revenue + Support Program Revenues Contributions & Support* Unrealized Gain on Investments, net
2012
2011
4,475,960 363,568 24,187
4,080,777 865,951 259,890
$4,863,715
$5,206,618
3,520,702 879,628
3,546,018 967,999
601,086
604,623
Total Expenses
$5,001,416
$5,118,640
Change in Net Assets
$(137,701)
$87,978
Total Revenue & Support Expenses Program Expenses General, Administrative, Public Relations, Marketing & Development Expenses Depreciation & Amortization
*2011 Contributions reflect a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania RCAP Grant of $500,000 for an investment in new Fire Safety Infrustructure. Project completed. In addition, temporarily restricted contributions released from time & purpose restrictions were $267,544 and $447,437 for the years 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Complete audited financial statements available upon request.
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international house boards BOAR D OF TRUSTE ES James M. Papada, III, Esq., Chair David C. U’Prichard, Ph.D., Vice-Chair Yelena Barychev, Esq., Treasurer Eric A. Zillmer, Psy.D., Secretary Christer M. Andresen Constance W. Benoliel-Rock Andrew N. Binns, Ph.D. Laurada B. Byers Peter R. Dachowski George M. Doolittle Marc Duey, M.Sc., M.B.A. Hernán Guaracao Stuart Jablon Siobhán Lyons Frank J. Mechura, M.B.A. Julie Mostov, Ph.D. Louis Padulo, Ph.D. Emily C. Riley Tina Q. Richardson, Ph.D. Heather A. Ritch, Esq. Edward J. Ryan John F. Smith, III, Esq. Richard L.Veith
*Board list as of 10/1/2012
BOAR D OF DE LEGATES Christopher Bryan, CPA, Chair and Board of Trustees member Kodjo Adovor Audrey Allen, Esq. Alexis Arena, Esq. Nelly Arnold Sally Baraka, Esq. Richard Bartlett Sean T. Blackwell, CPA, MST Hillary Bridges Chantelle Fitzgerald Sherry Kumar Samantha Lyons, Esq. Reeba Monachan Kenny Oh, Esq. Festo Okidi John Walker, Esq. Brendan Walsh
BOAR D OF ADVISORS Richard P. Brown Jr., Esq. Anne Elder Hussein El-Sharkawy Jill R. Felix-Colton Graham S. Finney Robert I. Harries Frederick Heldring Josephine Klein William V. Larkin, Ed.D. A. Bruce Mainwaring Paul F. Miller, Jr. Thomas B. Morris, Jr., Esq. Herbert Rappaport, Ph.D. Curtis R. Reitz, Esq. Edward M. Satell EX- OFFICIO Rep. James R. Roebuck, Jr., Ph.D. Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams
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international house Staff Executive Office Tanya Steinberg, Executive Director Clara Fomich, Office Manager Adm issions + R esi de nt Se rvices Glenn D. Martin, Admissions + Resident Life Director Edwin Garcia, Admissions Coordinator Emily Martin, Admissions Coordinator Yun Joon Park, Front Desk Coordinator Marlon Patton, Cashier + Front Desk Manager I nstitutional Advance m e nt Communications + E vents William Parker, Communications + Events Director Sasha Dages, Marketing + Communications Manager Patrick DiGiacomo, Box Office Supervisor Wendy Hyatt, Conference Center Manager Justin Miller, Graphic Designer Robert Cargni Mitchell, Programs Curator + Projectionist Jesse Pires, Programs Curator Herb Shellenberger, Programs Office Manager Barbara Warnock, Language Program Manager Development Jessamyn Falcone, Development Services Manager Lauren Fenimore, Foundations Research Manager Thomasina R. Tafur, Corporate Relations Manager
Bui ldi ng Se rvices + Ope rations Carole A. Parker, Building Operations + Services Director Lina Yankelevich, Finance + HR Director Angela Bachman, Finance Manager Moshe Caspi, Security Services + Systems Manager Lisa Coogan, Operations Coordinator Deborah Sara Houda, Customer Service + Housekeeping Manager Raj Persad, Building Operations + Maintenance Services Manager Alexander Rivkin, Information Systems + Technology Manager House ke e pi ng Staff, Bui ldi ng Ope rations Althelson Towns, Lead Housekeeper Reginald Brown Melvin Caranda Phillip Carter Moifee Dorley Sylvie Hoeto Marie Berthe Johnson Yefim Klurfeld Alberto Osoria Christina Rivera Linda Stanton Mai nte nance Staff, Bui ldi ng Ope rations David Kodzo Gasonu Amar Persad Ronald Persaud Secur ity Staff, Bui ldi ng Ope rations Larry Moore, Lead Security Guard Henry C. Koffi Vipin Maxwell Lulzim Myrtaj Anthony Noah Ronald Smith Robert Wooten
*Staff list as of 10/1/2012
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Membership Support from individuals, corporations, the community, and educational organizations has been integral to the success of IHP’s mission. These gifts are an investment in the lives of our residents, the greater Philadelphia student community, our alumni, and ever y person who walks through our doors. These gifts begin with membership! Member contributions help to present our signature contemporary arts and cultural programs, and to continue providing a warm and welcoming environment for the thousands of people who come from around the world and call IHP home year after year. With an IHP membership, you receive free admission to most IHP films, as well as free and discounted admission to concerts, language classes, and other events presented at IHP.
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How your support helps An nual Cost for se lecte d Prog rams AN D r e novations Films, music, and visual art programs of artistic excellence: $220,000 Programs for cross-cultural understanding, leadership development, and academic excellence: $150,000 Spoken language programs: $70,000 Refurbishment of a residential suite: $30,000 Se lecte d Ope rati ng Expe nses Below is a selection of our building’s operating costs on an annual basis to ensure a comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment Electricity: Equipment Maintenance Services: Building Maintenance + Repairs: Gas: Water & Sewer:
$249,720 $196,293 $145,170 $105,468 $74,180
Please H e lp to advance th e m ission of i nte r national House Please remember International House as you consider your designation for United Way. Our donor option number is 1517. Matching Gif ts are a wonderful way to increase your support of IHP. Planned Gif ts to International House are an expression of your commitment to this great institution. Your gift will ensure our continuing ability to enrich and positively transform lives. Please call Tanya Steinberg, E xecutive Director at 215.895.6527 or e-mail tanya@ihphilly.org to make your gift or for further information.
Thank you for your support.
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