The Community Involvement Committee identifies and coordinates BOMA's involvement with community organizations through collections and volunteer work.

COMMITTEE PURPOSE

Our committee chairs are Leslie Jones, Lincoln Harris CSG;
and Jim Yannie, BFS Landscape.

Committee
Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates community events and activities including, but not limited to: Monthly Our Brothers Place Volunteer Day (OBP), Cradles to Crayons, Operation Gratitude Day, and Toys for Tots.

Our Brother’s Place

In alignment with the BOMA Strategic Plan, the Community Involvement Committee has regularly scheduled volunteer opportunities at Our Brother's Place (OBP)* for our member base to give back to the community while achieving stronger relationships with their BOMA colleagues at these events. A great way to get to know each other and forge stronger relationships is by working next to each other. We are always open to suggestions and additional ideas to continue the philanthropic work spearheaded by the Community Involvement Committee. Our Brother's Place is a men's homeless shelter located at 9th & Hamilton Streets that can house up to 147 men. It is one of the many shelters / programs run by the Bethesda Project.

Space has been limited since the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteer opportunities are sent out via email to BOMA membership.

Upcoming Events

Cradles to Crayons

BOMA Philadelphia partners with Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit organization that provides resources such as school supplies and clothing to homeless and low-income children. Cradles To Crayons began in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 2002. Along with the Suburban Committee, BOMA Philadelphia hosts an Annual Book Drive during the month of March and various opportunities to volunteer at their Giving Factory to help sort and organize donations.

Volunteer opportunities are sent out via email to BOMA membership.