On Sunday, April 28 our community worked together in teams to pull a fully loaded 20-ton fire truck down Academy Street in downtown Newark all to raise funds through our foundation for Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, a fire and EMS company that’s served the greater Newark community for 135 years. Over $3,000 was …
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 …
Congratulations to Joshua Berrios who won The 24 Days Box of Cheer. In its third year, the raffle prize included a box packed with 24 holiday drinks and a second basket of cheer. The winner was chosen on Saturday, December 16th at the I’m Dreaming of a White Claw-mas 8K post race party. Over 50 participants purchased tickets …
On Saturday, December 9th, The Friends of Fusion Foundation presented Sam’s KIDS (formerly The Delaware KIDS Fund) a check for $9,800 which was raised by eighteen campers who braved the cold and camped at Southwood Farm. The money was used to purchase coats for children in Northern Delaware. On Tuesday, December 12th hundreds of students received coats at …
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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Eighteen campers braved the cold and camped at Southwood Farm to raise money for Sam’s KIDS (formerly Delaware KIDS Fund). The campers raised $9,800.00, which will provide coats for almost 400 local children living at or below the poverty line. The second annual Southwood Farm campout was another success, increasing the donations raised by $2,000 over last …
Congratulations to Cpl Brandon Walker of the Newark Delaware Police Department, who was named the Friends of Fusion Foundation Officer of the Month for October. Cpl Walker was nominated for going above and beyond to help someone who lost their phone in a rideshare vehicle. In Cpl Walker’s honor, a check was presented to Beds4Vets, a Delaware …