On December 2, PHMC affiliate Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) hosted its inaugural fundraising event Protecting Children 2010. The evening celebrated JJPI’s fifty-five year history and the positive impact it has had on thousands of children and families in the region. This year’s event also honored retired Board Chair Paul J. Fink, MD, one of the region’s leading advocates for children and victims of violence.

Guests enjoyed networking, cocktails and dinner at the historic College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The jazz stylings of The Mélange Trio added warmth to the event while guests mingled and greeted colleagues and friends. As the presentation got underway, JJPI executive director Ted Glackman and board chair Renee Hughes welcomed local and national luminaries, all of whom spoke on the accomplishments of JJPI and Dr. Paul Fink.

The evening’s presenters included John Delaney, Philadelphia deputy district attorney; Seth Williams, Philadelphia district attorney; Dr. Arthur Evans, director of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health; and Estelle Richman, chief operating officer of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Each speaker shared stories that reflected Dr. Paul Fink’s passion and determination to make Philadelphia a safer place for children to live and play.

Fifty-five years ago, JJPI began its trailblazing work to help reduce the causes and results of sexually abusive behaviors through research, training, prevention and treatment. Today, JJPI continues that work through the support of generous donors, dedicated staff members and the behavioral health community.

Sponsors for the evening included:

Public Health Management Corporation

Temple University

Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

Amper, Politziner & Mattia LLP

Beneficial Insurance

Bernard Granor

Gaudenzia, Inc.

David Lovitz

Kramer + Marks Architects

Northeast Treatment Centers

The Philadelphia Foundation

Citizens Bank

The Philadelphia Alliance

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia