Responding to coronavirus: Tiberi, Piendak, M Sherpa, University of Delaware
In partnership with Delaware business leaders Richard Piendak and Dave Tiberi, as well as other local businesses and members of the community, ChristianaCare will...
Nonprofit, philanthropic groups launch coronavirus initiative
Four nonprofit and philanthropic entities have launched an initiative to generate resources necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware. The group is...
Giving back: New nonprofit focuses on at-risk children; Grotto, Dunkin donations
New nonprofit aims to build support for programs that support at-risk children
A coalition of 17 civic and business leaders announced that they had formed...
Giving back: Chesapeake Utilities, Schell Brothers, Easterseals
Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that employees logged approximately 5,000 hours of volunteer service with nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s service area in 2019.
Chesapeake's...
Jewish Federation named ‘Top-Rated Nonprofit’
Jewish Federation of Delaware announced it has been named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, a provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
The...
Delaware gets $7.8 million to aid homeless population
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $7,825,678 to support 27 homeless housing and service programs in Delaware.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) grants...
Chemours marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with service projects
Employees of The Chemours Company today volunteered at events in Delaware, New Jersey and Mississippi as part of Chemours' Fifth Annual Martin Luther King...
Housing fund announces $1 million in funding for two dozen homes
Seven housing projects statewide will receive $1 million from Delaware’s Housing Development Fund.
The HDF, Delaware’s housing trust fund, was created for the purpose...
Gerret, Tatiana Copeland win Chamber’s Marvel Cup
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce awarded the Josiah Marvel Cup Award to philanthropists, Gerret and Tatiana Copeland on Monday night.
The award was presented...
Giving Back: Beebe campaign raises $45 million; United Way fund-raising day, Sallie Mae Dream...
Beebe Medical Foundation announced the “I Believe in Beebe Campaign” raised $45.4 million – exceeding its $34 million goal.
The four-year campaign surpassed all previous...
Chemours employees join in international volunteer effort
Employees at The Chemours Company Thursday joined forces to celebrate International Volunteers Day and launch its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Commitment Day with service projects...
Giving back: Bank of America, Grotto Pizza, Sallie Mae, Dot Foods
(Editor’s note: We welcome news of your company’s donations. Send items to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com. We have a backlog of items. If you have not seen...
Ladybug release comes during dedication of Second Chances Farm
Ten thousand ladybugs were released in a dedication ceremony for Second Chances Farm #1 in Wilmington.
Second Chances is the first hydroponic, indoor vertical farm...
Trending: JPMorgan Chase announces $4 million investment in collaborative effort to revitalize ‘left behind’...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a $4 million, three-year investment in Equitable Wilmington, a collaborative aimed at promoting growth in Wilmington’s West, East and...
Giving back Philanthropy – Fundraising Professionals, Community Foundation
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) DE/Brandywine Chapter announced the winners of the 2019 Philanthropy Day Awards:
Volunteer Award – Mary Bowler.
Youth in...
Philanthropy: Fundraising Professionals awards, Community Foundation managing Brandywine Creek fund
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) DE/Brandywine Chapter announced the winners of the 2019 Philanthropy Day Awards:
Volunteer Award – Mary Bowler.
Youth in...
Blood Bank of Delmarva issues plea for donations
The Blood Bank of Delmarva, citing a critical shortage, has issued a plea for donations
A release stated the blood bank has seen a "significant decline...
Thirty-two individuals, groups receive state volunteer awards
Thirty-two individuals and groups will be honored with the 2019 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 29 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will...
Updated: Norwegian Cruise Line to honor everyday heroes in each state, province
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled its Encore Moments campaign to recognize and reward an everyday hero in Delaware and in other states and most Canadian provinces.
Launched in advance...
Nonprofit association opens location in Milton
The Delaware Association for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has opened a new location in Milton.
Located at Paynter’s Mill off Cave Neck Road, the space will...
