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 […]
EVENT RECAP: The KFF 19th Annual Partners’ Breakfast, Golf Outing and Dinner
The Kenny Family Foundation hosted our 19th Annual Partners’ Breakfast, Golf Outing & Dinner on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. This event extended across three of Delaware’s premiere country clubs and golf courses with complimentary transportation between clubs, tennis, golf, entertainment and fun for all. Proceeds from our Annual Fundraiser support the Kenny Family Foundation’s work to invest in well-being, improve quality of life and create a sustainable future for New Castle County, Delaware.
Delaware Shakespeare Festival – The Taming of the Shrew
The Delaware Shakespeare Festival hosted their 13th production this summer, opening in July, and ending with a finale performance on Saturday, August 1st. This year’s featured production was, The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Samantha Bellomo with the two headstrong lovers, Katharina and Petruchio, played by Felicia Leicht and Charlie DelMarcelle. As aligned in […]
