Honor, Support, and Celebrate Delaware’s First Responders
Raise Awareness, and Provide Support to our Heroes
We believe in honoring the courage and commitment of the men and women who protect and serve our communities every day. Through signature initiatives like our annual Rally for Our First Responders, car shows, Dine to Donate events, 5Ks, and Pilates with a purpose. We create opportunities to raise awareness, express gratitude, and provide meaningful support.
Through our Frontline Stories, we educate our community by sharing the stories behind the badge and beyond the uniform, highlighting the people, organizations, and programs that make a difference throughout Delaware. We also believe in investing in the next generation by offering an annual scholarship opportunity for children of Delaware first responders as they pursue their educational goals.
Together, these efforts provide valuable resources, support first responder families, recognize their sacrifices, and strengthen the bond between our communities and the heroes who keep them safe.
Rally For Our First Responders Event
Date: May 22, 2027
Rain date: May 23, 2027
Time: 12:00PM – 5PM
Location: Hudson Fields, Milton
First Responder Scholarship Fund
This fund helps support the education of first responders and their families.
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Get Involved by Donating
Make a difference year‑round by supporting Delaware’s first responders with your donation.
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Since 2022, we’ve creating lasting impact by uniting the community to honor and support Delaware’s first responders.
Over 500k Raised
Over the last 5 years for our first responders.
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders Beneficiaries


Help Make an Impact Today
Supporting the The Shaffer Foundation of Delaware through your donation directly strengthens our mission to honor and assist Delaware’s first responders. Your contribution helps us host community events, and provide meaningful resources that show our gratitude to the heroes who protect us every day. Every gift, big or small, makes a tangible difference in the lives of first responders and their families.
A gift of any size helps support the lives of local first responders and their families
Host community events like Rally for Our First Responders.
Provide resources and recognition to local heroes.
Strengthen the bond with first responders and the community.