Media Fellowship House Founders Plaque

Jackson Street Jubilee: 80 Years of Justice

Celebrating a day of unity and friendship with music, laughter, good food and shared memories.

Thank you for all who celebrated with us on Sunday, October 13th! The day was truly one to remember filled with music, laughter, and shared memories.

Photos from our event will be posted soon!

Honoring our Founders

Join us in celebrating the legacy of our founders, Marie Whitaker and Dorothy Biddle James. A testimony to their courageous vision, Media Fellowship House has stood as a beacon of unity in our community for 80 years. In 1944, amidst adversity, they dared to challenge racial discrimination, paving the way for a more inclusive society. Today, we honor their enduring spirit and commitment to fostering understanding and friendship. As we look back on our journey, we reaffirm our dedication to bridging divides and meeting the evolving needs of our community. Together, let’s continue the legacy of fellowship and unity.

Scholarship Group Photo

Empowering our Community Today

As we reflect on our past, we invite guests to learn about our current community, youth and economic empowerment programs serving residents throughout Delaware County.

Our programs include:

  • Fair Housing Education & Counseling
  • Closing Cost Assistance
  • Housing Stability Counseling
  • Youth Scholarships & Community Service
  • Dialogue Programs
  • Digital Navigation

Come out and support some of the best local musicians, food vendors, and businesses!

Brian Kors

QueenBee Cupcakes

A special shout out to Media Arts Council (MAC) for their partnership in planning this celebratory community event!

friends hands piled togethger

A Community Celebrating Together

Sponsorship Opportunities

This milestone event is more than a celebration; it is a testament to the power of unity and collaboration. We are honored to welcome the families of Marie Whitaker and Dorothy James, alongside our Delaware County neighbors, valued community partners, and generous donors, as we commemorate our remarkable journey.

Will you join us in making this event truly remarkable?

Expand each section below to learn about the benefits included with sponsorship.

** Unable to attend, but still want to make a sponsorship or donation? We are happy to “donate” your unclaimed food and drink tickets to community members who may not otherwise be able to make a financial contribution. Please opt to “donate” your tickets upon checkout.

High school student receiving scholarship award

Your Generosity Makes a Difference.

Your financial support of this event will sustain and propel our essential programs for the next decade to come. MFH programs include:

  • $12,500+ in Scholarships for Delaware County high school students annually
  • Housing Counseling and Financial Literacy Programs to break down barriers to homeownership and increase housing stability for low and moderate income households
  • Technology Navigation Services to bridge the digital divide
  • Our Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Event to honor Civil Rights Heroes
  • Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Community Dialogue Programs to address conscious and unconscious biases
  • Youth Community Service and Mentorship Programs

Contact us to learn more or make your gift online today. To make a pledge or make a sponsorship by check or ACH, please contact us or mail to: Media Fellowship House, 302 S. Jackson St, Media, PA 19063.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors

We express our gratitude to our sponsors and in-kind donors who strengthen Media Fellowship House’s ability to lead economic and community programs in our 80th year and beyond!

Beacon of Justice

Whitaker Family

Champions of Change

Keller, Lisgar & Williams, LLP
Nathan Speare Foundation
United Savings Bank

Advocates for Equity

M&T Bank
Media Presbyterian Church
Providence Friends Meeting
WSFS Bank

Allies of Inclusion

Cavanagh – Patterson Family Funeral Home
Christ Church Media
The Foundation for Delaware County
Providence Friends Meeting
Reformation Lutheran Church
Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County

Friends of Justice

Supporters of Unity

Anonymous (4)
Blue Route Vineyard
Rebecca Bradbeer
Adeline Ciannella
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Cressler Brill Family
Barbara Darlin
Ernie Derrickson, Jr
Susan Duncan
Merril & John Dutton
Jonathan & Jennifer Flynn
Roberta & Joseph Haviland
Mimi Herrin McCarthy
Bob Hetzel
Sylvia Hetzel
Janet Hetzel Henderson
Ken Hilker
Cynthia Holt Favret
Iron Workers Bank
Chrissie James
John & Dixie James
John R. James, Jr.
Kenneth James Herrin & Aimee R. Allen
Media Proper
Robert Mickle
Jeannine Osayande
Tina Polletta-Smith
Dana Riker Jackson
Elizabeth Romaine & Grant Gegwich
SaaS Solutions
Cecilia B. Sibinga
Erica Sibinga
Michael Sibinga
Larry Smoose
Eric Stonestrom
Lisa Titcomb
Rev. Alexis Washington
Joan Yarnall Ma
Rie Yarnall Ma


“We believe that concerned persons can significantly affect the character of a community through the expression, in their daily lives, of their own beliefs in individual freedom and democratic processes.”

– Excerpt from Media Fellowship House Pamphlet

Explore 80 Years of Impact in our Community

At our 80th Anniversary Street Party, guests are invited to explore a gallery showcasing the rich history and impact of Media Fellowship House throughout the last eight decades.

If you have any photos or items to add to our archives, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!

Our committee

Thank you to our Event Planning Committee

Elizabeth Campbell

Event Chair, MFH Board Secretary

James Bishop

Commitee Member, MFH Board Member

Christine Coleman Crosby

Committee Member

Jonathan Flynn

Committee Member, MFH Board President

Ken Herrin

Commitee Member, James Family

Mimi Herrin

Commitee Member, James Family

Sylvia Hetzel

Commitee Member, James Family

Cynthia Holt Favret

Commitee Member, James Family

Christina James

Commitee Member, James Family

Anita Johnson

Commitee Member, Whitaker Family

Bill Whitaker

Commitee Member, Whitaker Family

Gail Whitaker

Commitee Member, Whitaker Family

Terry Whitaker

Commitee Member, Whitaker Family