IBA August ConnX: Hart of Catering
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join the IBA, the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia Region, at our monthly networking event at The Hart of Catering Cafe! This event is FREE and open to all! Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.
This event has a special emphasis on Nonprofits!
If you work, lead, volunteer, or are a Board Member of a local nonprofit, we'd love to have you join us to mingle with others in the field. Make new connections, solidify established relationships, share recent wins and struggles, exchange resources, gather ideas of how the IBA can help facilitate programming specific to nonprofits!
Whether you've been attending IBA events regularly, haven't been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we'd love to have you join us.
As always, ALL are welcome to this networking event:
- Members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Allies of the LGBTQ+ community
- Anyone interested in learning more about TransWork, a program of the IBA
- Business owners
- Young professionals
- ERG members (employee resource groups)
- Entrepreneurs
- Job seekers
- Employers looking to hire
- Colleagues
- Anyone looking to meet like-minded individuals!
More About The Hart of Catering:
At The Hart of Catering, being part of the community means showing up in meaningful ways. Food is how we connect, how we care for others, and how we turn intention into action through ongoing support for our neighborhood.
These initiatives reflect our belief that food can do more than feed people—it can bring comfort, create connection, and support those who need it most. At The Hart of Catering, our mission is to serve the neighborhood through consistent acts of care, both inside and outside our café.
Holy Trinity / Open Hearts Café
Every Tuesday, we donate more than 125 hot meals through Holy Trinity Church’s Open Hearts Café. These meals are served to neighbors in the community as part of our ongoing commitment to fighting food insecurity with dignity and consistency.
My Sister’s Place
We provide six free meal periods each week to My Sister’s Place, a recovery home for single mothers and their children. This initiative helps support families in a safe, stable environment by easing one important daily need—access to nourishing meals.
Pay It Forward
At The Hart of Catering Café, guests can purchase meals in advance for someone who may not be able to afford one. Those meals can later be redeemed by members of the community, creating a simple and direct way to give back.
Safe Space for Community Groups
The Hart of Catering Café serves as a safe and welcoming space for community groups to gather. By opening our doors beyond regular hours, we help foster connection, support, and meaningful conversations.
Hart of the Neighborhood Community Night
Every Thursday at The Hart of Catering Café, we host a complimentary dinner for anyone who could use a warm meal or a welcoming place to gather. Guests are invited to dine in or take their meal to-go—no questions asked, everyone welcome.
2101 Sansom
Philadelphia, PA United States