Inaugural Delco Gives Day Now Underway

MEDIA, PA — The first-ever Delco Gives Day is underway and more than 285 non-profits are on board to participate in the inaugural giving day.

Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, the 24-hour county-wide celebration of giving invites donations to nonprofits via the Delco Gives website on Wednesday and Thursday

The event will culminate with a celebration of Delco’s community spirit and generosity at Rose Tree Park from 4:30 p.m. to 7p.m. Thursday.

Community members are also invited to join the festivities.

The celebration at Rose Tree Park will feature family-friendly activities, including carnival games, music, food trucks, free ice cream, and a special appearance by local mascots the Phillie Phanatic, Gritty, and Phang.

iHeart Radio’s Bex and Buster will be broadcasting live, and Jason Martinez from FOX29 will be the emcee.

More than 100 nonprofits will be in attendance. The Foundation will announce the final Delco Gives amount raised at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held at Sun Center Studios.

"Delco Gives is truly a celebration of our community spirit, connecting businesses and people to 285+ nonprofits enhancing lives in the county," Frances Sheehan, President of The Foundation for Delaware County, said. "We hope you can join us and celebrate the nonprofits that provide critical resources and services right here in our backyard.

A list of volunteer opportunities is available online here.

Every donation qualifies for bonus funding provided by the Foundation, and Delco Gives sponsors, maximizing the impact of each contribution. In addition, bonus prizes provided by local businesses will be awarded throughout the giving period.

Local businesses have jumped in to provide bonus dollars and cash prizes for participating nonprofits, including Power Home Remodeling (POWER), the
presenting sponsor for Delco Gives.

Additional sponsors include Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company; Brinker Simpson & Company; The Boeing Company; Burns’ Family ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer Supermarkets; Citadel Credit Union; Comcast NBCUniversal; Cork and Charm; Courtyard Philadelphia Springfield; Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority; Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Broomall/Newtown Square; Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union; The GIANT Company; The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust; Harrah’s Philadelphia; The Haverford Trust Company; Wilbur C. & Betty Lea Henderson Foundation; Independence Blue Cross; Laborers's District Council of Philadelphia Baltimore, Washington & Vicinity; National Realty Corporation; PECO; Philadelphia Union; Springfield Country Club; State Farm – Ed Hanway; TD Bank, N.A.; Visit Delco; Wawa; WSFS CARES Foundation; and more.