The Circle in Georgetown lights up green for philanthropy

The Delaware Community Foundation and the Town of Georgetown recently lit The Circle in green for a week to celebrate the impact of philanthropy, and especially the people who make it happen, increasing the quality of life in Sussex County. The foundation’s Southern Delaware office is located at 36 The Circle in Georgetown.

“Philanthropy means more than writing a check or making a donation; it’s about wanting to see our community succeed,” said Mike DiPaolo, DCF vice president for Southern Delaware. “Nonprofits in Sussex County make a difference in each of our lives every day, and their successes are our successes. Whether it’s in eastern Sussex or western, for the arts, churches, education, or helping to address homelessness and hunger, the resources nonprofits need to meet their goals come from individuals and businesses across our county.”

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated Nov. 15 each year. It was first recognized in southern California in 1986 and has grown as a way to recognize the individuals and institutions working in philanthropy whose efforts better communities every day.

“Organizations like the DCF play a unique role in advancing philanthropy in Sussex County, allowing individuals and businesses to structure their giving in a way that can bring maximum impact,” said Stuart Comstock-Gay, DCF president. “By working with Sussex County nonprofits day in and day out, we can leverage our experience to help funding get to organizations that are doing the work on the ground.”

The Delaware Community Foundation was established in 1986 by a group of concerned citizens who saw an opportunity to improve the quality of life in Delaware. The Delaware Community Foundation’s Southern Delaware Office was established in 2002 to bring the foundation’s charitable giving opportunities, programming and resources to Kent and Sussex counties.