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What to know for this year’s Do More 24 Delaware
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It’s that time of year again.
Set to take place from Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m. to Friday, March 7, at 6 p.m., Do More 24 Delaware – considered the First State’s “biggest day of giving” – strives to raise funds and community support for nonprofit organizations that serve the First State.
For many, this day serves as an opportunity for fellow community members and neighbors to show their support but also to recognize the impact many of these nonprofits leave on the First State.
Here’s how you can get involved in Do More 24 Delaware this year.
What is Do More 24?
Described by Spur Impact Executive Director Charlie Vincent as “a supercharge[d] giving Tuesday event,” Do More 24 Delaware is a 24-hour event designed to help support non-profits across the state.
Since 2016, Do More 24 Delaware has sought to not only provide non-profits the opportunity to share their mission and programming across the state but also give communities the chance to support organizations that hold a special place in their hearts.
For Kelly Scanlan, who serves as director of development and communications at the Latin American Community Center, a nonprofit set to participate this year, this event serves as a chance for Delawareans to “make a huge impact.”
“Whether you go to the Y, whether you got your puppy from the local shelter, you have been connected to a nonprofit and your life has been enhanced by a nonprofit,” Tierra Fair, who serves as vice president of engagement and partnerships at United Way of Delaware, said. “So being able to give back to nonprofits that help all the time are so important.”
How to contribute to Do More 24
Those interested in donating can do so on the Do More 24 Delaware website.
The website offers profiles of participating organizations and how they strive to serve their fellow communities across Delaware.
Donors are strongly encouraged to support nonprofits that best align with what they value most and are most passionate about.
If you are unable to donate, Scanlan recommends spreading the word about your favorite nonprofits to your communities and on social media and encouraging them to donate.
How to tune in to Do More 24
Do More 24 Delaware will hold a 24-hour livestream starting on Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m., lasting until around 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
Hosted by Chris Bruce, owner and creator behind King Creative Studios in Wilmington, the event will feature many participating non-profits and share live updates.
The livestream will be available on Spur Impact’s Facebook page and YouTube channel and United Way of Delaware’s Facebook page.
The event will also be embedded on the Do More 24 Delaware website at domore24delaware.org/event/do-more-24-delaware-2025.
Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@delawareonline.com.