The Salvation Army Annual Christmas Toy Shoppe
The Salvation Army is seeking help from the Delaware community this season – asking for volunteers to sort, unpack, and stock shelves, as well as assist families shopping at the Annual Christmas Toy Shoppe. Every holiday season, the Salvation Army obtains a warehouse in the New Castle County Industrial Park and fills it to the […]
Interview on the WDSD Morning Show, ft. Heather Hook and Michael Waite
On Friday, November 6th, our Executive Director, Heather Hook was a guest on the WDSD Morning Show, accompanied by friend and fellow Delaware Philanthropist, Michael Waite, to discuss our Active Partner Program and current work with the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Our foundation’s partnership with the Blood Bank goes back many years as sponsor of their high […]
Join us in celebration of a successful first year with the WXPN Musicians on Call at the Wilmington Hospital
Last month was the first anniversary of the WXPN Musicians on Call at the Christiana Care Health System’s Wilmington Hospital. This expansive organization has helped over 70,000 patients and their families, bringing live music to the bedsides of patients through weekly programs at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson […]
Urban Bike Project: 1st Annual Crisp Classic Recreational Ride Fundraiser
The philanthropic community in Delaware hosts a diverse roster of events, continually bringing life-changing and rewarding experiences to Delawareans. Stay in the loop this month and learn about the many acts of gratitude in our community, centered around giving back to those in need. Read on for information about an enjoyable event coming up this weekend in our community […]
Volunteer For City Fare Meals on Wheels
Looking to get involved and give back to the community? City Fare Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help provide hot, nutritious meals to homebound elderly and disabled individuals in New Castle County, who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and do not have anyone to help. To get involved, please call (302) 421-3731.
St. Anthony Grade School 1st Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
The St. Anthony of Padua Grade School hosted a successful and entertaining Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17th, as a means to meet the growing educational needs developing at Padua. The event brought in nearly $10,000, helping the school create a better and brighter future for each student. All proceeds raised from the Casino […]
Kind to Kids Halloween Hoopla 5K
This Halloween, our Active Partner, Kind to Kids will be hosting The Halloween Hoopla 5K at the Wilmington Riverfront, raising money to continue their efforts to help foster children in need. Kind to Kids’ programs help children and infants throughout their years in foster care. Their support fills a great need in our community and we greatly […]
Delaware National Guard Honors The Kenny Family Foundation
On Tuesday, October 13th, The Delaware National Guard presented The Kenny Family Foundation with a plaque in honor of our dedication and commitment to provide assistance to the brave men and women, serving and protecting our country, as well as our support of their Family Readiness Program. Military involvement runs deep in the heart of The Kenny Family […]
Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation
The Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation (CCHF) formed back in 2004, to alleviate both financial and emotional struggles facing terminally ill patients and their loved ones. The primary goal of hospice care is to mitigate the pain and symptoms of chronically, terminally, or seriously ill patients, and attend to their emotional and spiritual needs. Tony Bolden, […]
Delaware State Mounted Patrol: Providing Retired Racehorses A Second Chance
For many racehorses, life after racing is ended abruptly, as many of these beautiful creatures meet the unfortunate fate of being sold off as meat or animal byproduct. According to NBC News, most horses finish their racing careers before the age of 7, leaving them nearly two more decades of life ahead of them, waiting […]
