Past Beneficiaries 2023

Their mission is to provide permanency for children. They focus on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. Through education and support, families can develop the skills necessary to provide a stable, nurturing environment for those children. 

 A Better Chance for Our Children Delaware - ABCFOC 

Art Works for All, formerly VSA Delaware's mission is to enhance the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing educational opportunities in the arts.

http://artworksforall.org/

 Cab Calloway School Fund’s mission is to support innovative programming, fund state-of-the-art technology, incubate and launch new initiatives, and provide outreach and scholarships to underserved community members through their SMArtSummer camp.

https://cabcallowayschoolfund.org/

Carasmark's mission is to inspire hope in the lives of children and their families by meeting their practical needs.

https://www.carasmark.org

Caring Hearts Helping Hands mission is to provide assistance to financially struggling working families in Kent County, DE by supplying holiday gifts (clothes and toys), back to school needs (book bags packed with age-appropriate supplies), shoe certificates, as well as new and gently used clothing and household items as needed throughout the year.

https://chhhde.org/

Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation’s mission is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about Science, Space, Technology, Engineering, Earth’s environment and Mathematics through the use of their academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost.

https://www.dasef.org/

The Delaware Contemporary is an art space which provides opportunities for local and emerging artists to showcase their work and advance their artistic growth. Art sales through their galleries and Museum Shop support area and exhibiting artists and their commitment to the importance of contemporary art in the community.

https://www.decontemporary.org/

Delaware Museum of Natural & Science's mission is to ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and value nature and science. 

 Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (delmns.org) 

The purpose of the Brandywine Zoo and the Delaware Zoological Society, Inc. is to professionally exhibit specific species of animals and provide a comprehensive program of conservation, education and recreation to the citizens of the State of Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.

https://brandywinezoo.org/about/delaware-zoological-society/

The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware supports families, promotes community involvement, and encourages a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome. 

Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (dsadelaware.org) 

EDGE for Tomorrow Mission and Vision Statements is to improve the lives in Edgemoor and surrounding communities in one generation through caring and trusting relationships. They envision a vital community of families who help each other as they have been helped.

https://www.degives.org/fundraisers/edge-for-tomorrow

ECC's mission is to improve the lives of medically fragile children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional and palliative care. 

Nursing Home for Children in Delaware | (exceptionalcare.org) 

Family Counseling Center of St. Paul's mission is to see Latinos heal, grow, and thrive, by providing behavioral health and resources that empower individuals and families. 

 Home - Amanecer - Counseling & Resource Center (amanecerde.org) 

First State Squash's mission is to offer year-round tuition free programming to Wilmington youth centered around providing access to internal and external academic, athletic, mentorship, and community service opportunities.

 First State Squash 

GOTR's mission is to teach critical life skills. They meet in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire team members with and without disabilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. 

 Our Impact | GOTR Delaware 

The Girl Scouts of Chesapeake’s mission is to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders.

 Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (gscb.org) 

The Junior League of Wilmington's mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. 

Junior League of Wilmington (jlwilmington.org) 

El Centro Latino’s mission is to address the immediate needs of members of their community as they adapted to life in a new country, and in most cases, to a new language.

https://www.thelatincenter.org/

Ministry of Care's mission is to have programs near Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware and help with homelessness, unemployment, food insecurity and overall poverty that disproportionately affects residents of color, especially children and seniors. 

 Ministry of Caring : Serving the poor with dignity and respect. 

Nativity Preparatory School's mission is to educate students, regardless of faith, to maximize their God given potential. They empower them to earn acceptance and achieve success in a college preparatory school through a rigorous holistic education. 

Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington 

The Newark Area Welfare Committee, Inc.’s mission is to be a trusted resource that establishes and supports diverse programs to provide the services for their neighbors that are in need. They offer several programs to assist their clients.  These include the Food Cupboard, Emergency Assistance, Shoe Program, and Holiday Food Boxes. 

https://www.newarkareawelfare.org/

PAWS (Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services) for People is a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to improve the lives of people in their community by lovingly providing individualized, therapeutic visits with their specially trained volunteers and their certified gentle, affectionate pets.

https://www.pawsforpeople.org/

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant's mission is to follow Jesus for children they have summer camps. 

The Presbyterian Church Of The Covenant (covenantde.org) 

Prevent Child Abuse Delaware’s mission is to provide resources and training to make certain that every child in Delaware has a safe and nurturing childhood, free from abuse and neglect.

https://pcadelaware.org/

Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association’s mission is to foster a lifelong love of tennis and learning.

https://rodneystreettennis.org/

Shoes That Fit's mission is to tackle one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive. 

 Shoes That Fit – Every Child Deserves Them 

 St. Michael’s School and Nursery, Inc’s. mission is to build strong foundations for all children in the first five years of life and to support families as their educational journey begins. They foster a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment and seek the highest standards in their practice, curriculum, and professionals.

They are committed to the community they serve and believe a sense of community is a core strength for children, families, and educators.

https://www.stmichaelsde.org/

Supporting Kidds mission is to provide a compassionate pathway to healing for grieving children and their families, and to empower the community to support them in the grieving process. 

Supporting Kidds – THE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES 

SOAR is dedicated to providing professional mental health services to victims of sexual trauma and their families regardless of their ability to pay. They also provide education, advocacy, and professional development. 

 Sexual Abuse Therapy | Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR) | Delaware 

The mission of Tennis Rocks is to provide an opportunity for underserved youth and families in Wilmington to fulfill their maximum potential academically, socially, and physically. They use tutoring and music to address educational needs, and tennis to develop physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and essential life skills. 

http://trockstutoring.org/

Wilmington’s Head Start mission is to equip children to be prepared for kindergarten and become successful students.  They accomplish this through evidence based curriculum and the provision of supportive services to ensure their education, health, nutrition and social services needs.

https://www.wilmingtonheadstartinc.com/

Wilmington Youth Jazz Band's mission is to expose, educate and culturally enrich students through learning jazz music in an effort to maintain and expand jazz throughout our communities. This effort reaches youth from economical and culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Home - Wilmington Youth Jazz Band (wyjb.org) 

YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA Delaware is the leading organization for social change and is widely recognized as the highly effective, inclusive and uplifting force that empowers women to achieve their full social and economic potential.

https://www.ywcade.org/