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SCR23 • 2025

RECOGNIZING MARCH 6-7, 2025, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."

RECOGNIZING MARCH 6-7, 2025, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Lockman
Last action
2025-03-19
Official status
Passed 3/19/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about who is affected by this resolution beyond recognizing March 6-7, 2025, as 'Delaware Giving Day'.

Recognizing Delaware Giving Day

A bill that declares March 6-7, 2025, as 'Delaware Giving Day' to recognize and encourage charitable giving in the state.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares March 6-7, 2025, as Delaware Giving Day.

Terms To Know

Delaware Giving Day
A day designated by the state of Delaware to encourage charitable giving and support for nonprofit organizations.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding or require any action beyond recognition.
  • It only applies for the year 2025.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-19 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed in House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-03-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  3. 2025-03-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING MARCH 6-7, 2025, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."
This resolution recognizes March 6-7, 2025, as "Delaware Giving Day."

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Lockman & Rep. Phillips

Sen. Huxtable

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23

RECOGNIZING MARCH 6-7, 2025, AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware is a statewide movement that unites nonprofit organizations to inspire community-wide philanthropy and encourage individuals to support the causes and organizations closest to their hearts; and

WHEREAS,

Delaware is home to numerous nonprofit organizations that advocate tirelessly and make a profound impact across various sectors of our communities; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware serves as a dedicated giving day for nonprofits, benefiting more than 600 organizations across the state; and

WHEREAS, the donation campaign, organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact, amplifies the efforts of nonprofits statewide and raises awareness of their programs and services; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Do More 24 Delaware is to cultivate a culture of charitable giving and empower individuals to become philanthropists in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware seeks to inspire the next generation of donors to actively support nonprofit organizations and causes they are passionate about; and

WHEREAS, Delaware non-profits have collectively raised over $12 million since the founding of Do More 24 Delaware in 2016, demonstrating the impact of the event on the state’s philanthropic community; and

WHEREAS, in 2025 alone, more than 22,000 donors raised over $2.5 million for Delaware’s nonprofit community, setting a new event record; and

WHEREAS

, every zip code in Delaware was represented in the 2025 giving campaign, reflecting the statewide commitment to nonprofit support and community engagement; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 Delaware provides nonprofit organizations the opportunity to leverage over $350,000 in matching gifts, cash prizes, and incentives from nearly three dozen sponsor organizations; and

WHEREAS, the event is supported by numerous sponsors across the state, including Barclays, Discover Bank, Carl M. Freeman Foundation, the Delaware Division of the Arts, Crestlea Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Laffey-McHugh Foundation, Longwood Foundation, and Welfare Foundation; and

WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations play a vital role in strengthening our communities, bringing people together to support important causes, and making Delaware a better place for everyone.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that March 6-7, 2025, is recognized as “Delaware Giving Day.”

SYNOPSIS

This resolution recognizes March 6-7, 2025, as "Delaware Giving Day."

Author: Senator Lockman