Celebrate the past, present, and future of the 29th street community center

Friday, April 17, 2026 • Red Emma’s

Forever 29 is the annual fundraiser event of the 29th Street Community Center. This is YOUR opportunity to show your commitment to the community! Our ability to offer free daily and diverse programming relies on generous donors and supporters like you.

Join us for a fun-packed event from 7-10PM on Friday, April 17, 2026 with a DJ, delicious food, a signature Forever 29 cocktail, and an exciting silent auction.

Every dollar earned from this event will support 29th Street Community Center’s youth development programs and our free community programs for toddlers, seniors, parents, and more!

Friday, April 17

7:00-10:00PM

Red Emma’s Coffeehouse & Bookstore

3128 Greenmount Ave

Tickets

Plan ahead for a good time

Your $60 ticket to Forever 29 purchased online today gives you access to good food, good company, and an open bar with wine, beer, and our signature cocktail — all in support of a good cause.

Tickets will be available at the door for $75 on April 17.

Venue

Red Emma's Coffeehouse & Cafe

Red Emma’s is a 20-year-old bookstore, vegan restaurant, and movement center. It’s a worker-owned neighborhood institution, and we’re proud to partner with them to host our Forever 29 celebration! The culinary specialists of Red Emma’s are providing a relaxed and celebratory food menu, featuring a mezze table focused on Mediterranean foods and a slider bar.

Silent auction

Local goods for local good

Your generous contribution to our Forever 29 online auction will directly support the Center’s ongoing program development and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of the youth & families we serve.

The auction will take place online from April 14 to April 24, 2026.

Please consider donating an item, gift certificate, or service to the auction. All donors will be recognized on the online auction platform, in event communications, and through social media channels.

Sponsorship

Our sponsors are our champions

Our sponsorship packages are designed to fit your organization’s budget and enhance your brand exposure while maximizing each dollar’s impact to make positive change in our community.

Charm City Steward — $5,000

Our Charm City Stewards support art, science, and cooking enrichment for youth.

Logo on all electronic invitations & online auction
Logo in all event advertising & featured at event
Individual social media callouts prior to the event
Special recognition on Center’s website
8 complimentary tickets

Community Anchor — $2,500

Community Anchors support outreach events at the school and Center like the Spring Fling celebration, Halloween party, and Career Day.

Logo on all electronic invitations
Logo in all event advertising & featured at event
Group social media callouts prior to the event
Special recognition on Center’s website
6 complimentary tickets

Neighborhood Hope Maker — $1,000

Neighborhood Hope Makers support CPR training & professional development for staff and YouthWorkers. With contributions from Hope Makers, we are able to host our monthly Feed Our Neighbors: Community Dinners and operate our emergency Food Pantry.

Logo on all electronic invitations
Name in all event advertising
Group social media callouts prior to the event
Special recognition on Center’s website
4 complimentary tickets

Block Builder — $500

Block Builders cover the cost for a bus for summer field trips. Block Builders also support community service projects and neighboring greening initiatives.

Name on all electronic invitations
Name in all event advertising
Group social media callouts prior to event
Special recognition on Center’s website
2 complimentary tickets

Friend of the Center — $250

Friends of the Center help support sports programming for youth and adults.

Name on all electronic invitations
Name in all event advertising
Special recognition on website
2 complimentary tickets

Patron of the Center — $100

Patrons support hands-on STEM explorations and lessons for youth.

Special recognition at the event

Thank you to our Forever 29 Event Sponsors