Project magis

Project Magis is a networking group of legal and financial services professionals dedicated to helping others in the local community by supporting the Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Project Magis assists people in need by addressing issues such as hunger, homelessness, addiction and more through fundraising events.
For more information, please contact Gina DeColli at 215-587-5650, or by email at gdecolli@catholicfoundationphila.org.
Second Annual Project Magis Fall Reception - Monday, October 7, 2019
Project Magis hosted its Second Annual Cocktail Reception to benefit the Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, at the law offices of White and Williams LLP on Monday, October 7, 2019.
The Honorable Kevin J. Carey (Ret.) was honored with the Inaugural 2019 Magis Award.
The Magis Award will be given to individuals in the Greater Philadelphia business community who, regardless of creed, have demonstrated respect, dignity, kindness, and humility toward others in the performance of their duties and in their profession. Honorees are committed to service rooted in solidarity and justice, increasing common good by doing more for others, and creating a better society and life for those around them.
To view photos from the event, please click here.

Inaugural Fall Reception - 2018
Thanks to our generous sponsors and Blank Rome’s hospitality, the Inaugural Fall Reception raised over $120,000 for the Catholic Charities Appeal. 100% of the proceeds from the event went to support the Appeal. View photos from the event here.
Project Magis Co-Chairs -
John Buck, Managing Principal, Middle-Market Special Situations, DW Partners, LP, Co-Chair
Christopher Calabrese, Partner, LBC Credit Partners, Co-Chair
William J. Phelan, IV, Lead Litigator, Cordell & Cordell, Co-Chair
Linda McDonough, Managing Director, 50 Words LLC, President - CCA Board
David B. Ripsom, Immediate Past President, CCA Board
James P. Quinlan CPA/PFS, CFP, ChFC, CLU, Past President - CCA Board
Project Magis Leadership:
Michael P. Bonner, Esq.
John P. Brady
Jeffrey Buchakjian
Robert Bushey
The Honorable Kevin J. Carey (Ret.)
John T. Carroll, III, Esq.
Beth A. Collins
Keith Daniels
Gina DeColli
Steve Fahringer
Mark E. Felger, Esq.
Lawrence F. Flick, III, Esq.
Michael J. Gorman
Michael Graziano, Esq.
Sarah O. Hanley
Christopher B. Hegarty, CPA
Joseph A. Iannuccilli
Regina Stango Kelbon, Esq.
Robert Kolb
Michael R. Lastowski, Esq.
Christopher Lawler
William Levis
Jeffrey D.K. Ludwig, Jr.
Jerry Maginnis
Colin McDonough
Daniel F. McGonagle Jr.
Ernest J. Miller, FSC
Mark Minuti, Esq.
Luis Pillich
Anne Marie Pisano, Esq.
Dennis Pitts, CPA
Ernie Russom
Jennifer R. Santangelo, Esq.
Heidi J. Sorvino, Esq.
Dan Stella
John Sullivan, Jr., Esq.
Amy Vulpio, Esq.