Greater Dover Committee

Greater Dover Committee recognized by Kent Economic Partnership

Dover, Del…. The Kent Economic Partnership, Inc. (KEP, Inc.) today announced plans highlight economic development in Kent County at a dinner at the Sheraton Hotel on March 18, 2010.

The purpose of the dinner is to focus attention on economic development and its benefits to the community. The occasion will also be used to recognize the Greater Dover Committee, Inc.and Baltimore AirCoil, Inc. for their contributions to the economic growth and prosperity of Kent County.

“Our board of Directors wants to highlight the economic development efforts and results of the Partnership over the past year and a half, and, at the same time, provide a networking and social event for those who are interested in and committed to a healthy and growing local economy”, said

Dennis Klima, Chairman of the Board. Several Sponsorships are available for the event. For more information and tickets call 302-678-3028. Individual tickets are $ 50.00 and Tables of eight (reserved) are $ 400.00

Lisa and Jennings Hastings Donate $5000 to the Greater Dover Foundation Community Building

Lisa and Jennings Hastings Donate $5000 to the Greater Dover Foundation Community Building.

On Friday, December 11, 2009; Jennings Hastings, President of the Greater Dover Foundation and Lisa Hastings, Chairman of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce donated $5000 to the Greater Dover Foundation Community Building. The Greater Dover Foundation recently kicked off a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000. This money will go towards reducing the renovation cost of the recently opened Greater Dover Foundation Community Building at 101 West Loockerman St, Dover. Donations received will directly reduce the rent for the non-profit organizations leasing space in the building allowing them to put more money toward their missions of addressing the needs of our community.


The mission of the Greater Dover Foundation Community Building is to bring together multiple non-profit organizations under one roof while providing the financial benefit of below-market lease rates for these 501c3 organizations. In addition to the financial benefit to our tenants, this building is a symbol that will continue to remind people that charitable gifts have a direct impact on the future success of our community. Our efforts are also a giant step towards the revitalization of Downtown Dover since the non-profit organizations in the Community Building will work with thousands of Kent County citizens. There are currently two spaces available for qualified 501c3 organizations.


The Greater Dover Foundation was successful in raising grant money to cover the cost to purchase the building and assist with renovations and improvements and is now seeking the support of the community. The Greater Dover Foundation is seeking donations to cover the remaining renovation costs and to further decrease the lease rate for our tenants. Donations can be made to the Greater Dover Foundation and all donations are tax-deductible. For more information, please contact our Executive Director Shelly Cecchett at 302-570-0563


In photo: Lisa Hastings, Jennings Hastings, Shelly Cecchett Executive Director of GDF, Dave Clendaniel Board member of the Greater Dover Foundation

John McKown of Delaware.Net, Inc & Sandra Conner of the Schwartz Center for the Arts join Greater Dover Committee

John McKown of Delaware.Net, Inc
&
Sandra Conner of the Schwartz Center for the Arts
join Greater Dover Committee

The Greater Dover Committee is pleased to welcome John McKown of Delaware.Net, Inc & Sandra Conner of the Schwartz Center for the Arts as their newest members of the Greater Dover Committee. The Greater Dover Committee is a non-profit organization created in the late 1980’s by CEO and top business executives in the greater Dover area. Their mission is to identify emerging community issues and to take on projects that will improve the quality of life for the residents of greater Dover. Our current initiatives include the revitalization of downtown Dover, the creation of the Greater Dover Foundation Community Building, Kent County Sports Complex and the Art Fund Matching Challenge. For more information about the Greater Dover Committee, please contact Shelly Cecchett at greaterdovercomittee@comcast.net or visit www.greaterdovercommittee.com.

Greater Dover Foundation Awards a $3,500 Grant to The Shepherd Place, Inc

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Greater Dover Foundation Awards a $3,500 Grant to The Shepherd Place, Inc
Photo left to right: Jessica Hazzard, Emory Streets, Lakena Hammond, & Ed McNamara.

Recently, Ed McNamara of the Greater Dover Advisory Board presented a grant $3,500 to The Shepherd Place, Inc on behalf of the Greater Dover Foundation. The Shepherd Place, Inc is creating is a new transition house for one family to live in at a time. They will have a minimum maintenance fee and a required amount to save each month. They will be responsible for utilities to teach them how to budget, pay bills and feel a sense of self worth. The family will be case managed and have a goal list that needs to be met. With an extended stay home ownership is possible. Without the Hunt's house, families will continue to bounce from shelter to shelter and stay hopeless and homeless.

Lakena Hammond, Executive Director, Jessica Hazzard, Case Manager & Emory Streets, Food Server accepted the grant on behalf of The Shepherd Place, Inc. To learn more about The Shepherd Place, Inc please contact Lakena Hammond at 302678-1909.

The Greater Dover Foundation is a non-profit, philanthropic endeavor created in 1992 by the Greater Dover Committee to assist in identifying emerging community issues and opportunities and to provide a lasting source of charitable funding to support the efforts of non-profit organizations and public institutions in the greater Dover area. The Delaware Community Foundation administers the Greater Dover Foundation.

If you are interested in learning more the Greater Dover Foundation or want to make a donation, please contact Shelly Cecchett, Executive Director at greaterdovercommittee@comcast.net .

Greater Dover Committee Summer Newsletter 2009