Goodwill Receives Grant from Delaware City Refining
June 28, 2022 GoodwillGoodwill
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County receives grant from Delaware City Refining Company to support its work preparing people for new jobs
WILMINGTON, DE – Leading regional workforce development provider, Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, today received a $10,000 grant from the Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC). The grant will help to expand the number of people served through Goodwill’s programming focused on strengthening communities and improving economic mobility.
The grant is part of DCRC’s philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County was selected as one of the recipients of the DCRC 7th Annual Charity Golf Fundraiser, which was held at the DuPont Country Club on Monday, May 2, 2022. Goodwill was awarded these funds for their commitment to addressing community needs and for leading workforce development initiatives.
“The last two years presented us opportunities to serve individuals, businesses, and government entities in new more holistic ways than we did in the past. I am grateful for the Delaware City Refining Company’s recognition of our work,” said Colleen Morrone, President, and CEO. “We look forward to continually evolving the ways in which we serve, while remaining true to our vision of empowering people, strengthening families, and building communities, all through the Power of Work!”
“Community involvement is an integral part of the Delaware City Refining Company’s culture – from its employee volunteerism to its financial support of numerous community organizations. We established our Charity Golf Fundraiser to expand the refinery’s outreach efforts by raising funds to help meet the growing financial needs of charitable organizations throughout the state,” said Michael Capone, Delaware City Refining Company’s General Manager. “We selected Goodwill Industries as a beneficiary of this year’s fundraiser because it has a track record of strengthening communities by helping individuals and families get back on their feet through its workforce development program. It is an honor for us to partner with them.”
About Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
For more than 100 years, the mission of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has been to improve the quality of life for individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency through the Power of Work! This mission is supported by proceeds from donations to our retail and e-commerce operations, and revenue generated through our Industrial Services and Staffing Services programs. In 2021 alone, through our Workforce Development programs, Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County provided more than 9,400 services and served more than 3,000 people throughout the region. For information on our stores, donation locations, or services, visit our website: www.GoodwillDE.org.
About the Delaware City Refining Company Charity Golf Fundraiser
Community involvement is an integral part of the Delaware City Refining Company’s culture – from its employee volunteerism to its financial support of numerous community organizations. The Delaware City Refining Company established the DCRC Inaugural Charity Golf Fundraiser to expand the refinery’s outreach efforts by raising funds to help meet the growing financial needs of charitable and non-profit organizations in Delaware. To date, the event has donated more than a million dollars to more than 100 charitable and non-profit organizations.
