February 23, 2010
North Bowl social event and farewell

Nearly 100 members and supporters crowded around the bowling lanes and bar of the second floor loung of North Bowl in Northern Liberties for a Back on My Feet social event Mon. Feb. 22.

See the photos here.

More than a gathering, the event served as a celebration for member goals, announcements and at least two goodbyes.

Vernon W., an alumnus from Ready, Willing and Able, announced his engagement, Freda, an alumna from Mercy, shared the news of living in her own apartment and taking classes at Community College of Philadelphia and Bob W. was there fresh off his 500th mile.

Before singing Happy Birthday to Stacey from Brotherhood, the assembled group listened to goodbyes from Founder Anne Mahlum and Program Director Wylie Belasik, both of whom are moving to Washington D.C. to lead our expansion there.

Most of the night, though, was spent bowling and eating, playing pool, catching up with team members and friends and talking to new faces. Member Fe Fe earned the night's high score with a 140.

The entire Back on My Feet team wants to offer a special thank you to the North Bowl staff for their help putting on such a wonderful event for our members.