Month: December 2010

3rd Annual Delaware KIDS Fund Holiday Toy Drive

Posted on December 15, 2010 by DE KIDS Fund

The 3rd Annual Delaware KIDS Fund Holiday Toy Drive was held on Wednesday December 15th at James Street Tavern in Newport. All toys collected were donated directly to the Hill Top Lutheran Community Center in Wilmington. The toy drive also helped raise an additional $1,400 in donations during the event. Guests were encouraged to bring a toy or a $5 donation which was good for one complimentary drink and great tasting appetizers throughout the event.

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

Posted on December 7, 2010 by DE KIDS Fund

The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Holiday Hoorah Mixer and Silent Auction on December 7th at Embassy Suites in Newark, Delaware. A portion of the proceeds from the Silent auction went to the Delaware KIDS Fund. Pictured is Mark Kleinschmidt (President, NCCCC) presenting Thomas J. Hanna (Director, Delaware KIDS Fund) a check for $1,250 and Barbara Pettinella with Decorating Den Interiors, who was the event’s top bidder.