Expanding Opportunities For Underserved Young Women In Our Community

The Serviam Girls Academy, a tuition-free, independent middle school for young women from low-income households, is hosting their 2nd Annual Pars for Stars golf outing on Monday, October 12th at Bidermann Golf Course. The Pars for Stars fundraiser was established as as a means from which, the school can provide continual support and assist their students […]

Weekend Round-up: All The Difference Annual Clambake & MASVN 5k and Health Fair

Our philanthropic community in Delaware hosts a diverse roster of events, continually bringing life-changing and rewarding experiences to Delawareans.  Stay in the loop with our Weekend Round-ups and learn about all of the philanthropy blooming right here in our neck of the woods. Read on for two joyous events coming up this weekend and leave a comment to […]

Heart in the Game

Heart in the Game is a welcomed new addition to the Delaware philanthropic community, formed in response to Grace Firestone’s traumatic experience of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), days after celebrating her high school graduation.  Paying it forward, Greer Firestone founded Heart in the Game, in an effort to reduce the fatalities of SCA in our community. With a mission to […]

Day For Kids: Helping Children In Need

On Saturday, September 19th, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware will partake in a nationwide celebration, Day for Kids, encouraging and highlighting quality time spent between adults and the children in their lives. Day for Kids was established as a day to celebrate our children and invite the community to see the important work that is being […]

Weekend Round-up: Wilmington Heart Walk & Kids Runway for Research Fashion Show

Our philanthropic community hosts a diverse roster of events here in Delaware, continually bringing life-changing and rewarding experiences to Delawareans.  Stay in the loop with our Weekend Round-ups and learn about all of the philanthropy blooming right here in our neck of the woods. Read on for two joyous events coming up this weekend and leave us a […]

Delaware Humane Association – Adopt A Duck, Help An Animal

About four years ago, our partnership with the Delaware Humane Association started to bloom and we are proud to see the growth that has transpired. The Kenny Family Foundation has taken part in many of the Delaware Humane Association’s events, through event sponsorship and active participation, but our biggest source of pride within this partnership comes from […]

Delaware Burger Battle – Fundraiser To Help The Hungry

The Delaware Burger Battle is a collaboration uniting the restaurant and philanthropic communities, designed to raise money for individuals struggling with poverty and hunger.  All proceeds raised at this event will go directly to support the Ministry of Caring and their work in the community.  Since the event’s inception, The Kenny Family Foundation has worked […]

University of Delaware Hillel Foundation

Nowadays, going to class is not the only element to a quality education – there is so much more that goes into the equation. A new emphasis has been placed on the importance for students to become more involved on their college campuses and start to build a network with their peers, as support to help them succeed […]

The Transformation of the Wilmington Riverfront: Shipyard Summer Concert Series

Over the years, both the Brandywine and Christiana rivers have seen eye-opening transformations, in thanks to the Riverfront Development Corporation.  The Riverfront Wilmington, once considered a polluted, industrial wasteland is now seen as a thriving, up-and-coming hot spot within Wilmington.  Thanks to the RDC – founded to restore the riverfront’s economic vitality, enhance the environment, encourage historical preservation, and […]

Help Support The Newark K-9 Fund

K-9 units are becoming a widespread addition to police departments around the nation.  The use of dogs in the police force increases productivity and success in preventing crime, protecting the community, as well as the officers. Currently, the Newark Police Department has three police dogs on their team. However, most notably, the access to and care of K-9 […]