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Children from Goodwill and other agencies are amazed to see their very first Phillies game… and in a luxury suite! It was an evening they will always remember.

Children and and chaperones from Coverdale Community Center saw their very first theater production, Ragtime, at the DuPont Theatre. The families could not have afforded to attend otherwise. It was an uplifting performance for everyone!

Children and counselors from Urban Promise were so excited to attend their very first baseball game. It was an amazing and joyful experience for all!

Catherine Jones helps the children with face painting at the Division of Family Services Foster Family Summer Picnic.

Kind to Kids cheers on the Blue Hens with Urban Promise counselors and students at a University of Delaware basketball game. The children were delighted to attend the game, meet the players and have them sign their posters.

Catherine and Chris Jones help foster children climb onto a fire truck at a Division of Family Services Foster Family event.

Catherine, Caroline & Chris Jones celebrate the Kickoff event with children and players on the Blue Rocks Baseball field.

Hundreds of children in need from Dare to Care, The Boys and Girls Club, the Latin American Community Center, and Wilmington’s downtown YMCA, along with children in foster care were able to meet the Blue Rock baseball players, shake hands with Rocky Bluewinkle, and watch the team in action. For many children, this was the first time they had ever been to a baseball game.Ashley said, “This is the most amazing experience I’ve ever had, so thank you very much!”Elijah said, “You inspire me to play baseball.” Ittya said, “I have never been to a real baseball game and I get to meet the players on the team. Thank you!”

Photo by Brad Glazier.

University of Delaware, Fred Rust Ice Arena
Ice Skating Party

Children from The Boys & Girls Club had a delightful afternoon of fun as they spend the afternoon ice skating with their friends. They especially loved learning about the sport with instruction from University of Delaware’s Blue Hen Ice Hockey team!

Underprivileged children from Urban Promise School, in downtown Wilmington, are delighted to attend an upcoming University of Delaware basketball game. Twenty-five children and chaperones will be attending. Come and root for the fightin’ Blue Hens!

The Grand Opera House
West African Song and Dance Ensemble

Children and families from Hicks Anderson Center, Hilltop Lutheran Center, and Kingswood Academy were able to come together and experience the beauty of West African music and dance from this very talented group. Administrator, Chris, said, “This opportunity gives our kids exposure to new things in life.” Latiyah said, “Your music encourages me to go through life and know that I am blessed.”

Harvest Moon Festival

Foster children and families attended a wonderful weekend event that included hayrides, pumpkin carving, maze, crafts, music and fun. Doris said, “It was a great experience for my two boys who have never seen a hog, gone on a hayride, milked a cow, or been able to run through a maze. It was great!”

Foster children and family members had a delightful time watching and listening to the beautiful fountain show and seeing their very first spectacular fireworks! Thomas said, “I had a good time. I liked the show. Can I go back?”

Children and families from St. Michael’s Nursery and Children and Families First enjoyed the toe tapping, fun filled production of Frog and Toad, as they learned about friendship and respecting differences.

Community Outreach

Girl Scouts collect hundreds of toys for the annual Kind to Kids Toy Drive, which provides toys for Delaware’s foster children during the holidays.

Students from four independent schools collect toys to support Kind to Kids’ toy drive for Delaware’s foster children.