Pro Bono Show – Don Guanella Village

I got to do another show for Don Guanella last week while in Philly for Thanksgiving break!  The Don Guanella Village is a large campus located in Springfield, PA that is home to the Don Guanella School for teenage boys with developmental delays, and the Cardinal Krol Center for developmentally disabled adult men.

My relationship with Don Guanella began at age 14 when a self-structured service project at St. Joe’s Prep high school got me linked up with Bob Neely, the activities director there.  I’ve performed there every year for 13 years, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon– the guys are so appreciative, and a ton of fun.  Bob remains a close friend and an inspiration to me today.

My experience doing pro bono shows that early in my career has had a profound effect on me today and my current career goals.  Stay tuned for more info coming soon on my latest project: Win-Win Entertainment.

*Special shout-out to Jack (pictured center in orange) whose harmonica playing really took my show to the next level – HAHA!  See you again soon, fellas :)

Jeff Civillico Pro Bono Performance

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9 Responses to “Pro Bono Show – Don Guanella Village”

  1. Sonja says:
    December 3, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Loved this! What a great thing to do!

  2. Mike says:
    December 3, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Love the bunny ears!

  3. Tim says:
    December 3, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    This just shows one more reason that you are a pro! Thanks for “giving back” your talents.

  4. Sarah says:
    December 3, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    This is great, Jeff! Love that you are giving back and making a difference to people in the corporate world AND in other places that matter! Your energy is contagious – and I’m positive your humor and style made everyone at the Don Guanella Village very happy and joy to their lives! Your a wonderful entertainer – for corporate entertainment AND pro bono entertainment! Great job!

  5. Sean says:
    December 4, 2010 at 4:46 am

    I bet shows like this will be more memorable in the long run than even your BIGGEST Las Vegas appearances! Special and inspiring… Keep up the great work Jeff!

  6. Don says:
    December 4, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    Jeff, as someone, who has a adult niece with Downs Syndrome, I appreciate the joy you are providing for the clients at Don Guanella Village. Keep up the good work.

  7. Jenny says:
    December 24, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Jeff, how great to see the picture of the boys. I was with a group this summer who had the privilege of visiting them. How’s Tyreke? Bless you for blessing them!

  8. Mia Hughes says:
    December 28, 2010 at 6:08 am

    I just read in the obituaries that Bob Neely died on Christmas Eve. I am still shocked from reading it in the paper. I came online to read more about him and found this blog about him. Such a sad day-

  9. Jeff Civillico says:
    December 28, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Mia, I just heard the news myself.. so sad. The world has lost an amazing man. We love you, Bob.