“All Together Now” A Night That Will Shape the Future
On May 9, 2025, something truly remarkable happened. Under the evening sky at Water Works in Philadelphia, surrounded by Toll Brothers employees, HomeAid staff, partners, and supporters from across the country, we witnessed not just generosity but a vision for what’s possible when we come together with a shared purpose.
The 31st Annual Toll Brothers Gala was a night to remember. With the theme “All Together Now,” the evening raised a record-breaking $1.2 million, the most in the Gala’s history. But beyond the number, it was the spirit of the evening that stood out. There was a palpable energy and unity in the room proof that the building industry is not only capable of constructing homes, but of building hope, dignity, and second chances.
The funds raised will have a national impact benefiting all of HomeAid across the nation. They will support HomeAid Affiliates in communities where Toll Brothers is already a strong presence through board leadership, project support, and volunteerism. And just as importantly, these funds will help launch new efforts in areas of deep need, including the Delaware Valley, where we’re working to establish a new affiliate, and in Tennessee and the Carolinas, where we’re actively exploring opportunities to expand.
I had the privilege of speaking at the Gala and sharing a story that’s close to my heart: I carry a small pewter acorn in my pocket every day. It reminds me that from the smallest seed, something powerful and lasting can grow. That’s what HomeAid does—planting seeds of hope that, with the help of partners like Toll Brothers, grow into homes, healing, and renewed lives.
To Doug Yearley, Rob Parahus, and the entire Toll Brothers team, thank you for your leadership, your heart, and your belief in a future without homelessness. And to all our affiliates and supporters across the country—this is your success, too. Let’s keep growing. Together.
By Scott Larson
CEO, HomeAid America
