DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 118

RECOGNIZING MARCH 7, 2024, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware is a local movement that brings together nonprofit organizations to encourage the community at large to contribute to the causes and organizations closest to their hearts; and

WHEREAS, there are numerous nonprofit organizations that zealously advocate across our state and make a tremendous impact on various sectors of our communities in Delaware; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware is intended to be a unique giving holiday for nonprofits, serving Delaware and more than 500 nonprofits around the state; and

WHEREAS the donation drive, organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact, helps to coalesce the needs of all nonprofits around the state and raise awareness of their programs; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Do More 24 Delaware is to ignite a culture of community-wide giving to allow everyone to be a philanthropist; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware seeks to empower the next generation of donors to be inspired to give to non-profits and causes they are interested in and passionate about; and

WHEREAS, Delaware non-profits collectively raised over $2.3 million through Do More 24 Delaware 2023, with a record of $2.6 million raised in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware is attempting to make the greatest impact together as a community from March 7, 2024, at 6 pm through   March 8, 2024, at 6 pm; and

WHEREAS, nonprofits make an enormous impact on the social well-being, countless philanthropic causes, and serve the general common good of our State.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that March 7, 2024, is recognized as “Delaware Giving Day.”

SYNOPSIS

This resolution recognizes March 7, 2024, as "Delaware Giving Day."

Author: Senator Gay