Kudos for a Cause to benefit Delaware Botanic Gardens during June

Schell Brothers has initiated its Kudos for a Cause Campaign to recognize the important work of local nonprofit organizations.

For June, Schell Brothers has selected the Delaware Botanic Gardens as its campaign beneficiary. For each kudo – a message of gratitude, appreciation and joy – directed to DBG on social media, Schell Brothers will donate $1 to the organization.

“If you love the idea that we now have a public botanic garden in Sussex County, if you have visited and seen the natural beauty of the site, if you have connected to nature as you strolled through the native plant meadow, if you appreciate the dedication of the volunteers who have created this special place, the Kudos for a Cause campaign in June is your opportunity to share your gratitude and joy, with the extra benefit of helping the Delaware Botanic Gardens to raise funds to maintain and expand its unique garden features,” said Brent Baker, Delaware Botanic Gardens director of communications.

“I am lucky enough to work for a company that constantly invests resources into supporting the local community. We have discovered the DBG project through our collaboration with the Sussex County Land Trust. We are more than happy to work together with all the hardworking staff and volunteers to raise awareness and funds for this hidden treasure that will be here for generations to come,” said Adelina Riddick, Schell Brothers marketing specialist.

“With Kudos for a Cause, we have been able to positively impact so many area nonprofits. The simple concept of flooding social media with positivity and kudos truly embraces our company mission of happiness. The best part is that anyone can contribute simply by giving kudos on social media. Schell Brothers is committed to donating $1 for every message of appreciation shared by our community,” said Alyssa Titus, Schell Brothers director of marketing.

Ray Sander, DBG president, said, “Schell Brothers’ innovative program to inspire gratitude, appreciation and generosity is a great gift to our community. We are honored and grateful for their recognition of DBG and the dedication of our entire team.”

Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, said, “As DBG is one of the newer nonprofits in the region, Kudos for a Cause offers an opportunity for our growing circle of visitors and supporters to show their appreciation for all that has been accomplished at DBG and help us raise funds to continue the development of this beautiful public garden.”

Stephen Pryce Lea, director of horticulture, said DBG’s Facebook and Instagram postings have generated great interest in the gardens, and Kudos for a Cause will give people a way of supporting them.

To help the Delaware Botanic Gardens turn kudos into dollars, supporters can give kudos to someone or something  they are grateful for in the comments of the DBG Facebook page, or on their personal page, and tag @projectkudos page when posting. Every kudo tagged = $1 donated by Schell Brothers to DBG.

Those who do not use social media can ask a friend or family member to post and share kudos instead. Everyone can visit DBG and share a kudos sticker in the welcome center during June.

Delaware Botanic Gardens are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Go to delawaregardens.org for more information and to reserve tickets.