Although there are many charities and organizations in need these days (including the Epworth Building Campaign), Susan and I decided a couple of years ago to support the Rehoboth Day Care Center which provides day care services for those children of the "everyday worker" in the area. Two birthdays ago, I decided that rather than having my friends bring me birthday presents at my birthday party, I asked each to bring a toy suitable for a child and that I would donate them to RDCC. My boyfriends brought lots of Barbies and accessories, Easy Bake Ovens, and my girlfriends brought Lincoln Logs and Legos! All of our friends thought it was a great idea, and had a blast shopping for toys. I took the toys over to Miss Tisha at the Center, and she was almost overcome by joy.

This coming holiday season, our friends and we have gotten together and have decided that to celebrate the holidays, we will make a donation to RDCC rather than give each other gifts. This thrills my heart, and I know that RDCC will be very grateful. I encourage others in our community to consider directing donations to charitable organizations to celebrate holidays and friendships, because in general, we are so very blessed and the majority of our needs are met, if not exceeded. Others, indeed, are not near as fortunate.

Cathy A. Benson

The Rehoboth Beach Public Library would like to thank Kathy Weir, Sal Seeley, Barb Ralph, Stan Mills, Laura Simon, Guillermo Silveiro, Rose Schmidt, Chris Sampson, Jim O’Dell, Jeff Moore, Marcia Maldeis, Charlie Lee, Carolyn Horn, Larry Hooker, Teri Dunbar, Gretchen Clausen, Cathin Bishop and the other members of CAMP Rehoboth who generously donated their time, energy and materials to help with a record-breaking book sale.

We also would like to give special thanks to The Coffee Mill for supplying fuel for our workers.

Jessica Prayer
Rehoboth Beach Public Library

Thank you for your commitment to improving life for homebound seniors in communities throughout Delaware by sponsoring the Celebrity Chefs’ Beach Brunch. As a sponsor, CAMP Rehoboth plays a significant role in ensuring no homebound senior in Delaware is on a waiting list for a hot meal delivered to their home. With your help $103,000 was raised for Meals On Wheels Delaware.

With the support of a broad representation of companies and caring community leaders, this festive culinary event improves each year. This year, we attracted twenty-seven chefs, sixty-five sponsors, five beverage purveyors, over 740 ticket holders, and 104 auction donors all coming together for a great celebration of fine food and caring. The result of this combined effort enables us to fund over 40,000 meals plus equipment and services that ensure the quality of the meal delivery program. While the Brunch is a great display of culinary artistry it also reflects a strong community caring for its elderly.

Thank you.

Meals On Wheels, Delaware

We at the Wellness Community-Delaware want to thank CAMP Rehoboth for supporting our 10th Anniversary Red Balloon Bash event held on October 20, 2006.

Your support allows us to fulfill our mission of providing emotional support, education, and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.

We invite you to visit our Sussex County facility Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to learn more about our program. We are located at 19633 Blue Bird Lane, Suite 5, Rehoboth. Century Plaza is directly behind the Wahoo Restaurant on Highway One.

If you would like any additional information please contact us at 302-227-1155 or email us at wellsussex@verizon.net. Again, we thank you for your generosity and support.

Jo Wilkins Sussex County Director
The Wellness Community-Delaware