Summer 2019 Newsletter
Highmark Walk Success - Thank you!
This year's Highmark Walk was a great success, with over 400 registered walkers and surpassing our goal by raising over $60,000! We want to sincerely thank everyone who came out, participated with us, and donated. 100% of our proceeds will go to the Friendship House life-changing and life-saving programs.
Loaves and Fishes - For the Feet!
By Jenny Warren, Interim Pastor of New Castle Presbyterian Church

We had been told by Friendship House folks in the past how important socks are to those who live out on the streets and out in the elements. A member of New Castle Presbyterian Church, Mark Rappold, decided to do something about it. He arranged for his employer, Tommy Hilfiger, to make a sock donation.

I was away from church when the call came. Our usually cool, calm and collected Office Administrator sounded a bit less so. A large truck had pulled up with a delivery of socks – 2 pallets’ worth! And they planned to leave them on the curb! We prevailed upon them to get them inside the building. And then we did the numbers. 2 pallets. 38 boxes. Each box containing 50 packs of 3 pairs of socks each. Are you doing the math?

5,700 pairs of socks!! It was more than 6 times what Mark Rappold had imagined it would be!

See the full article by clicking here .
Annual Volunteer Picnic
We will be hosting our annual Thank You Picnic on Sunday, July 21st from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Brandywine Springs Park. All volunteers and supporters are welcome to come out, bring a friend, and enjoy a picnic in the warm, summertime sun!

Brandywine Springs Park
Rudy William Pavilion
3300 Faulkland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808

(Please note that at this time access to the park from Route 41 to Faukland is closed. We encourage you to use Centerville Road to Faulkland Road.)
Recurring and Planned Giving
Do you donate annually to Friendship House? If so, please consider changing your donations to a recurring monthly donation. With monthly donations, we are better equipped to make budget and resource decisions. Click the link below to change your way of donating and to become a “Champion” donor today!
If you or anyone you know has made a planned gift through their estate or will to Friendship House, please reach out to us so that you can become a “Legacy” donor!
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to get involved with Friendship House or know someone who would like to volunteer? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities which include serving meals, gardening, answering phones, cleaning, sorting through clothing, interacting with clients, and more. All are welcome to help!

Visit our website to learn more. Or you can reach out to Rashita Lewis, who is our volunteer coordinator, at 302-652-8133 or fhrdlewis@gmail.com .
Donations
Want to help support Friendship House even more? Donations can be made here:
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE | PO BOX 1517, WILMINGTON DE 19899
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