Gallo Gives Foundation donations boost local nonprofits
As part of its continual effort to make a difference in the community in which its associates live and serve, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty’s Gallo Gives Foundation made donations to area nonprofits totaling $9,000 during its most recent giving campaign.
Duffle Bags & More received $2,000 in support of its mission to provide children in foster care with a new duffle bag, toiletries bag and stuffed toy. For details and to donate, contact Debbie Fratella at DufflesMore@gmail.com.
Love Inc. of Mid-Delmarva was given $2,000 for its Code Purple project. The faith-based organization coordinates efforts to provide emergency nighttime shelter for homeless neighbors during the winter months. To learn more, go to loveincofmiddelmarva.org.
A donation of $2,000 was given to the Milton Community Food Pantry in support of its goal to provide three meals a day for three days each week to approximately 85 families, for a total of more than 130,000 meals per year. For more information, go to miltonpantry.org.
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company received $1,500 in support of its upcoming Fire Fightin' 5K race in August. To learn more and participate, go to seashorestriders.com.
Southern Delaware Orchestra was given $750 in support of its goal to foster musical excellence, diversity, inclusion, collaboration and community engagement in the area. To support the organization, go to sodelomusic.org
A donation of $750 was given to Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. To assist, go to fenwickislandlighthouse.org.
The Gallo Gives Foundation is a charitable arm of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty. The foundation is managed by the Greater Lewes Foundation. Most of the funds are contributed by the agents and staff of PenFed Realty, and the company matches all contributions 100%. Established in 2016 by the original owners of the real estate firm, the Gallo Gives Foundation has donated more than $250,000 to local and worldwide charitable organizations. To contribute to the foundation or request a grant, contact Andrew Ratner at 302-227-6101 or email andrew.ratner@PenFedRealty.com.
