OUR MISSION
About the Shaffer Family Foundation
Mission Statement
The Shaffer Family Foundation is dedicated to uniting the community to honor, support, and celebrate the vital contributions of our first responders. Through our annual Rally for Our First Responders, now in its 4th year, we bring people together to expand awareness of the critical roles first responders play in ensuring public safety, educate the community about their services and impact, and foster opportunities for recruitment to strengthen these essential professions. Additionally, through the Shaffer Family First Responder Scholarship Fund, we provide educational support to the children of first responders, ensuring their future success while expressing our gratitude for their families' sacrifices. Together, we strive to build a stronger, more connected community that recognizes and supports the heroes among us.
The Rally for Our First Responders
The Rally for Our First Responders is the Shaffer Family Foundation’s signature annual event, bringing together the community to celebrate, honor, and support Delaware’s first responders. Now entering its 4th year, the Rally has become a cornerstone event, attracting thousands of attendees and raising significant funds to benefit first responders across the state.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025)
Location: Hudson Fields, Milton, DE
The event is a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and heartfelt gratitude for our first responders. Attendees enjoy live entertainment, interactive exhibits, food vendors, and demonstrations that showcase the incredible work of our police, fire, and emergency services teams.
Event Highlights
Live music and entertainment
K-9 demonstrations
Firefighter challenges and equipment showcases
Opportunities for first responders to teach awareness, educate the community, recruit new members, and promote the Shaffer Family First Responder Scholarship Fund
Family-friendly activities including kids’ zones and raffles
Silent auctions featuring incredible items donated by our generous sponsors
Beneficiaries of the Rally
The funds raised through the Rally directly benefit Delaware’s first responder organizations, providing critical resources to enhance their services and support their teams. Additionally, this year’s Rally will fund the newly established Shaffer Family First Responder Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children of first responders pursuing higher education. This initiative underscores our commitment to not only supporting first responders today but also investing in the future of their families.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite you to join us in honoring Delaware’s first responders and supporting their incredible contributions to our communities. Whether you attend the Rally, become a sponsor, or make a donation, your involvement makes a tangible impact on these heroes and their families.
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