Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, outdid itself the second time around as generous Delaware County residents donated nearly $2 million to the two-day campaign benefitting 306 participating nonprofits.
The second annual Delco Gives Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9, produced $1.9 million in donations, exceeding the inaugural total last year of $1.7 million, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
“Well over 10,000 donors stepped up, and we’re just thrilled that we’ve been so successful with everything going on in our community right now,” said Frances Sheehan, president of the foundation. “I think folks really stepped up and recognized that we really need … a nonprofit community [as strong] as possible going into these uncertain times.”
The online donation portal opened Thursday while volunteers held community tailgates around the county to stir up interest in donating and to highlight the important work being done by nonprofit organizations in Delaware County.
Nonprofits like Breaking Break Community Shelter in Upper Darby and ChesPenn Health Services.
Breaking Bread has seen its federal funds cut as shelter demand has gone up. ChesPenn is filling vital gaps in healthcare with the closing of Crozer Health.
Find out more about the second annual Delco Gives and the vital work of nonprofits at WHYY.
