Honor, Support, and Celebrate Delaware’s First Responders
Raise Awareness, and Provide Support to our Heroes
We believe in honoring the courage and commitment of the men and women who protect and serve every day. Through signature initiatives like our annual Rally for Our First Responders and the First Responder Scholarship Fund, we create opportunities to raise awareness, express gratitude, and deliver tangible support. These programs provide resources that invest in their futures and the futures of their families, strengthening the bond between our community and the heroes who keep it safe.
Rally For Our First Responders Event
Date: May 30, 2026
Rain date: May 31, 2026
Time: 12:00PM – 5PM
Location: Hudson Fields, Milton
First Responder Scholarship Fund
This fund helps support the education of first responders and their families.
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Get Involved by Donating
Make a difference year‑round by supporting Delaware’s first responders with your donation.
Donate TodayShaffer Family Foundation Impact
Since 2022, we’ve creating lasting impact by uniting the community to honor and support Delaware’s first responders.
Over 400k Raised
Over the last 4 years for our first responders.
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Beneficiaries
Beebe Healthcare
Help Make an Impact Today
Supporting the Shaffer Family Foundation – A Component Fund of the Greater Lewes Foundation – through your donation directly strengthens our mission to honor and assist Delaware’s first responders. Your contribution helps us host community events, and provide meaningful resources that show our gratitude to the heroes who protect us every day. Every gift, big or small, makes a tangible difference in the lives of first responders and their families.
A gift of any size helps support the lives of local first responders and their families
Host community events like Rally for Our First Responders.
Provide resources and recognition to local heroes.
Strengthen the bond with first responders and the community.
