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Delco Gives Raises Over $2.1 Million for Local Nonprofits

Supporters at a Delco Gives celebrate May 9 at Rose Tree Park hold up numbers denoting how much had been donated to the two-day campaign at that point.

The Foundation for Delaware County announces that the second annual Delco Gives event raised more than $2.1 million from over 11,500 donors in support of 306 nonprofits.

This year’s event featured celebrations across the county, including at Dining Under the Stars in Media with special guest Cecily Tynan from 6abc and performances by Maci Lago, Next Gen Theatre, the Strath Haven High School Silvertones, and the Media Theatre.

Tailgate gatherings took place on May 8 in communities throughout Delaware County, leading up to a closing celebration at Rose Tree Park on May 9, headlined by Jenn Frederick from FOX-29.

Several nonprofits exceeded their fundraising goals. The Media-Upper Providence Free Library received the highest number of individual donors—671 in total—and raised more than $58,000. The Historic Lansdowne Theatre raised over $36,000 from more than 500 donors, and Aneway brought in more than $50,000.

“The Foundation is deeply grateful to everyone who contributed—whether through donations, volunteering, putting up yard signs, or joining us in celebration,” said Frances Sheehan, President of The Foundation for Delaware County. “Delco Gives has become a true expression of community pride and generosity. Special thanks to Power Home Remodeling for stepping up as the presenting sponsor for year two. It was a joyful and inspiring two days, and we can’t wait to do it again next year!”

Get a full recap of participating nonprofits, sponsors, and leaderboard results.

The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County. One of 900 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation offers support and resources for nonprofits of every size, helps generous people give with more impact, brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community problems, and responds to major challenges and crises as they arise.

In addition to grant funding, the Foundation operates the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to strengthen Delaware County’s nonprofit community through training workshops and peer learning opportunities. The Foundation encourages philanthropy by connecting donors to worthy causes through efficient charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised and scholarship funds.

Learn more about the Foundation and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X at @DelcoFdn.