About
Who We Are
Doesn’t our name say it all! Party With Purpose (PWP) is a 100% volunteer based, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded on the concept of producing great events to raise money for charities and bring the community together in the process.
How We Started
Following the attacks on 9-11, Scott Delea was inspired to make a difference in his own local community. Hoboken is known for its “work hard, play hard” lifestyle. But with a little organization we could “give hard” too! Beginning with the first event in December 2002, PWP was born to meet the needs of both local charities as well as a community looking to get involved. Learn more about PWP’s beginnings through our archived news articles.
What We Do
We combine the best local social events with charitable causes to make a positive difference both here in our local community and abroad. To date, PWP has donated $350,000 and counting to help those in need through the generosity of volunteers, those attending events, and local sponsorships & donations. Learn more about the PWP Events that continue to improve the lives of people near and far.
Why We Do It
Because we are a community of people who know what it means to “work hard” and “play hard.” We have been fortunate in our lives and know it is important to give back. And why not have fun while we are at it! All proceeds raised go directly to a selected local charity or local office of a national charitable organization. Learn more about PWP Beneficiaries and the impact made over the past 10 years of giving back.
When Will You Join
Learn about all the ways you can get involved.
Executive Board Members
Now that you are ready to join the fun, get to know the team.
Favorite Hoboken Spot
Turtle Club
Favorite PWP Experience
There are so many. Probably every Thanksgiving or Christmas when we see the faces of the kids we produce events for.
Quote That Inspires Me
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure… than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. – Theodore Roosevelt
Favorite Sports Team
Giants and Yankees
My Role Model
My parents
Favorite PWP Experience
Two favorite PWP Events, wrapping up the 5k and knowing we put on another successful event and then serving Thanksgiving Dinner at The Boys & Girls Club
Why I Joined PWP
I joined PWP to get involved in the community in which I live. I was earning my living here and thought it was appropriate in making it a better place to live rather than sitting there complaining about it.
Quote That Inspires Me
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
Favorite Hoboken Spot
An open parking space
Why I Joined PWP
Had finished grad school part time and wanted to do something useful with my new found free time.
Quote That Inspires Me
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” Confucius
What I Wanted to Be When I Grow Up
Who wanted to grow up, I loved being a kid!
Why I Joined PWP
I’ve always enjoyed volunteering my spare time for charity and I think it’s important to give back to your community if and when you can. I liked the fact it’s a local charity so it gives me the opportunity to see firsthand who we are helping and how we are improving the community. It’s also great because you meet other people in the community whether it is as volunteers or the people we are helping.
Quote That Inspires Me
“The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude.”
Favorite Sports Team
The Hudson Giant Pumpkin Kayaking Squad
Favorite PWP Experience
At the Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving Dinner, one of the kids asked me if he could save the ice cream we gave him for his mom.
Quote That Inspires Me
Dance like there’s no one watching
Board Members
Favorite PWP Experience
The finish line of the 5k
Why I Joined PWP
It combines all of my interests: running, charity, raising money for kids
Quote That Inspires Me
“At some point your life will flash before you, make sure its worth watching”
Favorite PWP Experience
Helping Scott get the organization started
Why I Joined PWP
To help give something back to the community
Quote That Inspires Me
“There is no time like the present.”
Favorite PWP Experience
Spending time with the kids at the Boys & Girls Club at the Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Benefit.
Why I Joined PWP
I moved to Hoboken for a fresh start and wanted to get involved in the community. Party with Purpose gave me that opportunity, plus I made amazing new friends along the way.
Quote That Inspires Me
“When life gives you lemons…make lemonade!”
What I Want to Be When I Grow Up
A magician, gymnast, or toy designer (like in the movie Big – who didn’t want that job?)
Favorite PWP Experience
The first 5K I volunteered for – amazing to see that many people come out for such a great cause – and then see it grow over the years.
Quote That Inspires Me
“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving — with passion and compassion, and humor and style, and generosity and kindness.” – Maya Angelou
Why I Joined PWP
To give back & connect w/ people who like to have a good time while doing so
My Role Model
Anyone who can stare adversary in the face & conquer it despite the odds.
Quote That Inspires Me
“Failure is not defeat until you stop trying” – Chinese Proverb
Why I Joined PWP
I wanted to devote time to an organization that made an impact in the Hoboken community. As an added bonus, I’ve met some fantastic friends.
My Role Model
My grandfather, Felix Lebenberg. He smiled, despite encountering some of life’s most difficult obstacles and experiences. He took pleasure out of every moment.
Quote That Inspires Me
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Favorite Sports Team
J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!
Favorite PWP Experience
The faces of the B&GC kids at the thanksgiving dinner in 2010. To see how our hard work throughout the year made those smiles happen!
My Role Model
My mom, simply the best person in the world!
Favorite Drink
My favorite drink is water. Room temperature water. If I want to get real crazy I will put in an ice cube and occassionally a wedge of lemon for those special times.
Favorite PWP Experience
I remember my first volunteer experience which was at a Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club. I was so taken with the joy and the size of the smiles on all those kid. I was hooked and am happy to say that the experience is repeated so often in all of our PWP events.
Quote That Inspires Me
“Happiness consists in activity: such is the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant pool. ” – John M. Good
Favorite PWP Experience
Definitely the first day of my Party with Purpose involvement, which was the Boys and Girls Club holiday party. Those kids just stole my heart, and from the very first moment I was hooked.
Why I Joined PWP
Simply because I wanted to give something back. But I also wanted to find something I’m passionate about, and helping to put a smile on a child’s face is definitely it. I didn’t grow up with much, but I was fortunate to have had the opportunities in my life that brought me to where I am. Some kids might not be so lucky, and I want try to change that..one volunteer event at a time.
Favorite Movie Quote
“Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn” – Gone with the wind. Plus I think Clark Gable is the ultimate McDreamy
What I Want to Be When I Grow Up
Pitcher for the NY Mets.
Why I Joined PWP
To give a little to those less fortunate than I am.
Quote That Inspires Me
“There is no limit to what one can do or where one can go, if one doesn’t mind who gets the credit.”
Favorite PWP Experience
The kids and the Boys and Girls Club coming up to thank me for their party.
Why I Joined PWP
I wanted to give back, and I love that the majority of our contributions go to support local kids.
Quote That Inspires Me
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Favorite Sports Team
Penn State Nittany Lions
Favorite PWP Experience
All of them!
Quote That Inspires Me
Positivity and negativity are both contagious…choose to be positive!
Favorite Hoboken Spot
On the beach in Spring Lake…well it’s sort of “Hoboken” in the summer time!
Favorite PWP Experience
The Winter Benefit of course!
Why I Joined PWP
I had just moved to Hoboken 3 days before and one night in a bar down the shore Scott and Brian convinced (aka peer pressured!) me to volunteer for the 5K.
