Heart for Change 2021

For the past 12 years, the R.J. Leonard Foundation has worked to help educate and mentor young adults aging out of the foster care system in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our annual celebration "Heart for Change" has similarly given our community and friends the opportunity to support our young people and our mission, and has been a vital part of our continuing efforts to make a difference in the lives of the young adults we mentor - our Fellows.

We know that this past year and more has been challenging on every level - personally, professionally and financially. Much like you, our Fellows have not been spared. Many have struggled through unemployment, virtual schooling for both themselves and their children, and the emotional weight of the pandemic. More than half have contracted COVID-19. We need your help now as we aim to help our Fellows work toward recovery from this global crisis. Each and every one of them has goals worth achieving. We want to give them the opportunity to do so. 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Attending In Person? 

Get ready for a night of fun with RJLF and emcee Jay Deppeler. Enjoy a cash bar and food stations while perusing the Silent Auction offerings up close. Sign up for Friends Launching Futures with the help of an RJLF volunteer and you'll be entered in the Chance Auction. The winner will be drawn at the end of the night. 

Before you come, don't forget, you'll need proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Bring your vaccine card or a clear digital photo of the card. Masks are required as well. 

Attending Online? 

Experience the live event from the comfort of your own home! Join our live stream at 7 p.m. for the full program. Check out the Silent Auction online and earn automatic entry into the Chance Auction when you sign up for Friends Launching Futures. 

Get Started Early! 

There's no need to wait for the night of to dive into the auctions! RJLF's Silent Auction opens on October 21st. Bid early and often! 

All ticket holders who sign up for Friends Launching Futures between October 14 and the gala will be entered into the Chance Auction. More details coming soon!