Thanks to a partnership between two Newark nonprofits, every homeless child in Delaware will receive a new pair of shoes this year. Shoes that Fit and the Friends of Fusion Foundation teamed up to raise $144,000, enough to provide shoes to more than 4,800 kids. “It’s amazing because you realize what the impact is to …
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In recognition of Giving Tuesday and the great work so many non-profits are doing, the Friends of Fusion Foundation reinvested $7,500 in our community this week. Each Board Member was given the opportunity to select a non-profit that has special meaning to them, and the non-profit was awarded a $500 donation in the Board Member’s …
On Saturday, October 5 our community joined together at the 18th Annual Main Street Mile to race through Newark, Delaware to raise funds through our foundation for the Newark Delaware Police Department’s K9 Unit. Thank you to our full community of runners, walker, volunteers, local school teams and of course our first responders. See you …
Last Friday evening, July 19 in partnership with Newark Parks & Recreation, the Friends of Fusion Foundation was the beneficiary of the long standing Parks on Draft summer tradition in Newark, DE; this event was held at Norma B. Handloff Park off of Barksdale Rd. Proceeds of the event amounted to $1,031.39 for the Foundation …
A New Castle County special needs teen was all smiles after he received a new tricycle following the theft of his original bike in May. Click here to read the original bike theft article & submit a tip. “We said we need to replace the bike and unanimously approved it,” Jeffrey Leggett, president of Friends …
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We have committed to donating $30,000 this year to the Shoes That Fit program. Our goal is to help Joanne to provide a pair of sneakers to every homeless school child in the state. If you want to help us reach this goal or if your company would like to sponsor, please donate today! $30 = 1 …
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Congratulations to Sgt. James Skinner, who was named the Friends of Fusion Foundation Officer of the Month for December, 2023. Sgt. Skinner was nominated for his work in 2023 planning many community events. He volunteered time and again to be part of the Department’s community engagement and youth outreach efforts and attended multiple events in the community …
On December 3rd, Friends of Fusion Foundation delivered toys to McKean High School benefitted Kind to Kids Foundation. The holiday gift drive was sponsored by State Representative Mike Smith and Christ Community Church. Over 100 children in DE foster care were given hundreds of gifts donated by local community members.
Congratulations to Sgt Michael Watson, who was named the Friends of Fusion Foundation Officer of the Month for November. Sgt. Watson Watson was nominated for his work organizing the police department’s participation in the City of Newark’s Bring Your Child to Work Day. He coordinated the logistical aspects of the event and made sure that each child …
The Friends of Fusion Foundation was a charity partner for the Run for Pie 5k held on Thanksgiving morning. Over 600 registrants attended the event that was held at Glasgow Park. The Friends of Fusion Foundation collected can goods donated by the runners and walkers of the 5k. The donations will be given to the Newark …
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