Next Gen South grants funds to organizations combatting addiction in Kent and Sussex

The Next Generation of Southern Delaware, a giving circle of the Delaware Community Foundation, had its Annual Grants Ceremony at Arena's in Milford Nov. 9.

Funds raised from Next Gen South's Annual Chowdown for Charity, held last February in Dover, were awarded to three organizations at the ceremony: Elizabeth W. Murphy School, Forge Youth and Family Academy and Summer Learning Collaborative. The NGS Grants Committee was able to dedicate funds to organizations that combat the addiction crisis not only in the area of active addiction, but also in prevention and re-entry, which are equally important.

"The funds that we have received from Next Gen will allow us to add some very specific addictions counseling to help those families, in order to try to reunify the children with their biological families, which is huge." said Michael Kopp, executive director of Elizabeth W. Murphy School.

Those in attendance heard emotional and inspiring stories from all three grant recipients that evening. Next Gen South is looking forward to seeing just how these funds are able to change lives and continue the fight against addiction in local communities.

Visit Next Gen South's Facebook @TNGSoDel for the upcoming Annual Chowdown for Charity to be held at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover Friday, Feb. 24, 2018. 

Next Gen South is a philanthropic organization that was created and is directed by young professionals living and working in Kent and Sussex counties. Its mission is to develop young professionals into effective nonprofit board leaders. Next Gen South board members engage in fundraising, grant making, community outreach, education and more. Next Gen South recently changed its grant focus to supporting addiction treatment and family support services in Kent and Sussex counties. Since its inception, Next Gen South has awarded more than $72,500 in grants. For more information visit: delcf.org/ways-to-give/giving-circles/nextgen.