2025 Social Work Summit – Serving Families Better
September 15-16
We are thrilled to invite you to the first annual Social Work Summit, hosted by Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia and supported by RMHC Global. This event seeks to bring together RMHC chapters from across the country to explore how social work can be meaningfully integrated into the unique needs of each Chapter location and the families they serve.
Over two days of connection, collaboration, and learning, attendees will gain insights, share experiences, and build strategies to strengthen family-centered care through social work. Whether your chapter is just beginning to explore this path or has already begun to incorporate social work into its model, this summit is designed to support and inspire your team as we follow in the footsteps of our founder Dr. Audrey E. Evans.
Dr. Evans always said, “a sick child is a sick family.” Join us as we work together to serve families better in chapters across the country.
Registration
To ensure a meaningful and engaging experience for all participants, capacity is limited to 50 attendees. We kindly request that each chapter send no more than two representatives to allow for broad participation across the RMHC network.
Dates:
September 15–16, 2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region
3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Registration Fee: $50
This registration fee includes access to all summit sessions, the welcome reception and tour, meals, and networking opportunities. If this fee is prohibitive and will keep you from attending, please reach out to Susan Campbell, RMHC Philly CEO, at Susan@RMHCphilly.org.
Please register early to secure your spot—space is limited and expected to fill quickly!
*The following is the tentative schedule and will be updated as information is confirmed.
Monday, September 15, 2025
3:30 pm
Arrival and Summit Check-in at Ronald McDonald House (3925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
4:30 pm
Opening Tour of Ronald McDonald House
Begin the summit with a guided House tour offering essential context and connection to RMHC Philly’s Audrey Evans Center for Family Support Services. Meet key team members from the Center, House Operations, and Development.
6:00-8:00pm
Welcome Reception and Opening Program at Dim Sum House by Jane G’s (3939 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Join your colleagues next door following the tour for networking and the Summit Opening Program.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
7:30-8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am-12:00 pm
Morning Sessions – Topics TBD
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch and Networking
1:00-4:00pm
Afternoon Sessions – Topics TBD
4:00 pm
Departure
Located between the campuses of Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania, blocks of rooms are available for booking at the two hotels linked below. Both are within a 15-minute walk of the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street. You may also consider another hotel of your choice in Philadelphia.
The Study at University City
20 S. 33rd Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
Rate: $229+ tax/night
Available: 9/14*–9/16 (checkout on 9/17)
Reservation deadline: 8/21/2025
Click here to book your room at The Study.
*Limited availability on Sunday, 9/14
Sheraton Philadelphia University City
3549 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
Rate: approx. $249+ tax/night
Available: 9/15–9/16 (checkout on 9/17)
Reservation deadline: 8/15/2025
Click here to book your room at the Sheraton.
From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL):
By Car from PHL (25-30 minutes)
- Exit the airport and follow signs for I-95 North.
- Merge onto I-95 N and continue for about 3 miles.
- Take the exit for I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) toward Valley Forge.
- Continue on I-76 W for about 5 miles.
- Take Exit 345 for 30th Street/Market Street.
- At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Market Street.
- Continue west on Market Street for about 1 mile.
- Turn left onto 40th Street, then right onto Chestnut Street.
- 3925 Chestnut Street will be on your left.
By Rail:
Take the SEPTA Airport Line from any terminal to 30th Street Station (approx. 25 minutes).
- Walk west on Market Street, then turn left on 40th Street, and right on Chestnut Street (about 20 minutes), or
- Take SEPTA Bus Route 21 or 42 westbound from 30th Street Station to 40th Street and Chestnut Street (about 10 minutes).
From AMTRAK 30th Street Station:
- By Bus: Take SEPTA Bus Route 21 or 42 westbound to 40th Street and Chestnut Street.
- By Trolley: Walk to 33rd & Market and take any Green Line trolley (11, 13, 34, or 36) westbound to 37th Street Station, then walk a few blocks west to 3925 Chestnut.
- Walking: It’s about a 20-minute walk west along Market Street, then south on 40th Street to Chestnut.
By Car:
From the North (e.g., via I-95 S or US-1 S):
- Take I-95 S to I-676 W toward Central Philadelphia.
- Merge onto I-76 W (Schuylkill Expressway).
- Take Exit 345 (30th Street/Market Street).
- Follow Market Street west, turn left on 40th Street, then right on Chestnut Street.
From the South:
- Take I-95 N to I-76 W via Exit 13 toward Central Philadelphia.
- Follow I-76 W to Exit 345 (30th Street/Market Street).
- Continue as above.
From the East (e.g., New Jersey via Ben Franklin Bridge):
- Cross the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia.
- Take I-676 W to I-76 W.
- Exit at 30th Street/Market Street and follow directions above.
From the West (e.g., via US-30 or I-76 E):
- Take US-30 E or I-76 E toward Philadelphia.
- Exit at 345 (30th Street/Market Street).
- Follow Market Street west, turn left on 40th Street, then right on Chestnut Street.
Onsite parking is not available for attendees of the Social Work Summit. We suggest walking or utilizing ride-share from nearby hotels. The following parking options are available nearby:
- LAZ Lot at 3816 Market Street – entrance is on S 39th St between Market St and Ludlow St. Please note parking is not guaranteed at this location as it may be occupied by day permit holders.
- Acme Garage on 40th and Walnut – self pay, see posted signage for free parking with validation from an Acme purchase
- Street Kiosk Parking throughout the neighborhood – self pay, please monitor timing on your own