Cordrey Charities Inc. hosts annual Holiday Party Fundraiser

December 26, 2024 5

Cordrey Charities Inc. hosted its 15th annual Holiday Party Fundraiser in Millsboro Dec. 13.

The event included all-you-can-eat-and-drink and hors d’oeuvres provided by Taste Events by Common Ground Hospitality. There was a live and silent auction, orange crush cash bar and music by DJ Zip. All proceeds will be donated to local families in need.

“Last year we raised over $27,000 and helped over 200 families, all in the Sussex County area,” said Casey Cordrey-Hershalman, event coordinator for the annual fundraiser. “I used to be a second-grade teacher, and that’s kind of why we started [Cordrey Charities Inc.] – I identified a need within a lot of the schools. There’s a lot of what’s called Title 1 schools, which means 40% to 50% of the kids in those schools are on free or reduced lunch.”

“A group of friends came together back in 2008, when a lot of people fell on hard times. They identified a group of people that really could use some extra help, and this group of friends held a gathering at one of our houses and brought gifts. From there, it continued to grow for 15 years,” said Sara Booth, event coordinator for the annual fundraiser.

For more information, contact chris@rsclandscaping.com.