Delco Gives Kicks Off May 6 at Media’s Dining Under the Stars

Dancers entertain and a little girl joins them at last year's Delco Gives kickoff in Media.

Delco Gives is just 22 days away. The third-annual event will take place on May 6-7, 2026.

In just two years, Delco Gives has raised nearly $4 million for hundreds of local nonprofits. Local causes include local organizations providing support for animals, the arts, veterans, immigrants, and several organizations providing food, shelter, and educational opportunities, and much more.

Delco Gives Events

Kickoff at Dining Under the Stars on Wednesday, May 6. Delco Gives launches at the corner of Olive and State Street in Media at the first Dining Under the Stars of the season. 

There will be musical and dance performances from the Penncrest and Valley Forge Choirs, the Chester Community Arts and Technology Center, and Summer Stage’s Shooting Stars. The short program will feature remarks from a few key sponsors and music from the Sprawlers.

Thursday, May 7: Community Tailgates The Foundation for Delaware County will host tailgate celebrations throughout the county; staff will be out there with signs, passing out coffee coupons, and info about Delco Gives. They will be joined by sponsors and other supporters.

  • Delaware County Literacy Council – 8 AM
  • Team Toyota of Glen Mills – 8 AM
  • Villanova (Lancaster Avenue) – 7:30 AM
  • Media TBD – 8 AM
  • Citadel (Brookhaven) – 8:00 AM
  • Veterans Memorial, Newtown Square – 7:30 AM

Closing Celebration: Join the Foundation on Thursday, May 7, at the brand new WSFS Bank Sportsplex (home of the Philadelphia Union) to celebrate Delco Gives 2026 from 5 to 8 PM.

The celebration will feature family-friendly activities, including games, kids’ activities, face painting, music from Go Go Gadget, food trucks, beer and wine, and more. The Foundation will announce the final Delco Gives fundraising total around 7:30 PM. There will also be a flag football tournament led by Presenting Sponsor Power Home Remodeling (benefitting Delco Gives).



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