ALTOONA, PA –The Independent Catholic Foundation is thrilled to announce Jay Paterno as Keynote Speaker for the ICF 35th Anniversary Gala, an elegant evening celebrating our thirty-five years as a catalyst of Catholic Philanthropy. This celebration will take place at the Blair County Convention Center on Sunday, September 14.
Guests will enjoy a delightful social hour, bar and gourmet dinner, honor distinguished award recipients, and be inspired by Jay Paterno’s reflections of his family’s Catholic legacy. The Master of Ceremonies will be WTAJ News Anchor Marty Radovanic.
State College native Jay Paterno is a best-selling author, podcaster, columnist, television and radio producer, and college sports consultant. He spent 22 seasons coaching football, including 17 at Penn State where he developed top quarterbacks and led nationally ranked recruiting classes. Jay serves on several civic and charitable organization boards and has been a visible media presence on major networks and social media platforms.
Proceeds from the Gala will benefit Catholic Charities of Altoona-Johnstown.
“We are excited to celebrate our anniversary, raise awareness about our mission of encouraging Catholics to leave legacies that reflect their faith beliefs, and help Catholic Charities’ local outreach ministries,” said Christopher Ringkamp, President and CEO of the Independent Catholic Foundation. “The Paterno Family’s dedication to Catholic Campus Ministry at PSU University Park for more than 60 years is a little-known part of their legacy. We are honored to have Jay Paterno share his personal experiences.”
Individual tickets for are $65 each (including social hour appetizers, hosted bar, and gourmet dinner) may be purchased online through this link, by phone (814) 201-2080 or by email at grants@icfoundation.us until Tuesday, September 9. To purchase tickets by check (if mailed before September 2), please mail to: Independent Catholic Foundation, 3618 5th Avenue, Suite 1, Altoona, PA16602 noting one dinner choice of either Stuffed Chicken Breast, Grilled Pork Chop, or Horseradish-Crusted Salmon. Business attire preferred.
There will be no silent auctions or raffles. We just want to thank the community for entrusting us with legacy gifts.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals interested in aligning their brand with the Foundation’s mission. Please click on the link below for sponsor categories. Parishes, Catholic Schools and nonprofit organizations should contact us for special advertising and ticket rates.
The Independent Catholic Foundation is a nonprofit public charity governed by a lay Board of Trustees. We partner with families and professional advisors to create legacy funds for the benefit of parishes, schools, cemeteries, ministries and other cherished Catholic causes. We achieve this by stewarding donor-advised funds and family endowments in an investment portfolio aligned with the ethical, moral, and social teaching of the Catholic Church.
