WELFARE FOUNDATION, INC.
RECENT GRANTEES
The Welfare Foundation was proud to make grants to the following organizations, among many others, in its June 2024 grant cycle. For a full list of grantees from this and previous cycles, visit Areas of Giving.
Community Legal Aid Society to assist with replacing the roof on their Dover Facility to better serve their clients.
Ducks Unlimited to assist with costs to restore Money Marsh at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in order to reverse the trend of wetland losses.
Latin American Community Center to assist with building repairs, specifically to replace a highly used elevator that is on the verge of disrepair.
More Than Fitness to support the renovation of their building to better serve their mental and physical wellness programs that equip people with the tools to build strong bodies and minds.
Peter Spencer Family Life Foundation to help purchase a passenger van to address transportation needs with their afterschool and summer camp programs.
Roofs From The Heart to assist with costs to replace roofs on homes in the Southbridge community as part of their Neighborhood Roof Replacement program.
Science, Technology and Research Institute of Delaware to support the purchase of laboratory equipment for verifying PFAS in food & food packaging.
West End Neighborhood House to support the renovations of a newly acquired building to launch their Life Lines program for former foster care and homeless youth in Southern Delaware.
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Grant Recipient Spotlight
Founded in 1871, The Grand entertains, engages, and enriches the community with diverse live performances and educational programs in a welcoming, patron-centered environment. They welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year to their three venues (Copeland Hall, the baby grand, and The Playhouse on Rodney Square), and through various outreach initiatives in local parks, schools, and neighborhood meeting places. On average, The Grand hosts nearly 300 events per year, including their own performances and the activities of their partners and resident companies: Delaware Symphony Orchestra, First State Ballet Theatre, OperaDelaware, and The Rock Orchestra.
The Grand is committed to presenting artists and shows that reflect the rich history and diversity of the community; providing subsidies for Title I schools to attend student matinees; and offering artist residencies to schools and community partners.
With support from the Welfare Foundation and other funders, The Grand is renovating the Copeland Hall elevator. This project will mark the first major renovation and modernization of the elevator since its install during the 1970s. By ensuring the safety and comfort of patrons, especially those who require mobility assistance, The Grand can continue inspiring the audience of today and the artists of tomorrow.