What is Project Kudos?

At Schell Brothers, we are all about showing gratitude for each other! We have a company tradition to “give kudos” to those who stand out and acknowledge how much we appreciate them. We decided to take this tradition to the public.

Project Kudos is about telling someone they’re amazing and feeling awesome about it. It’s about positivity, good vibes, and acknowledging all that shines around you. We have so many different people, and places, and things to be grateful for but sometimes we forget to show it.

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Kudos for a Cause

We’re giving back to the community in a BIG way – and you can help.

Each month Project Kudos will be partnering with a different charity to help spread happiness and raise money for a good cause. We’re harnessing the power of social media to make people around us feel awesome! For every kudos given, we will donate $1 to our charity of the month. Plus, we will also place a pinwheel for every kudos at the chosen organization as a fun visual reminder and a thank you.

You can give kudos (to anyone – or anything!) by commenting on our Facebook or Instagram posts or fill out a digital sticker right on our website. At the end of the month, we’ll tally up the kudos, and Schell Brothers will donate. It’s that easy!

Art has the power to reach people personally, establishing a deeper understanding and emotional connection with what is happening in our community.

This year we decided to use art to raise awareness for a cause! Now through the end of the month you can help us give back by sharing gratitude! Give kudos (to anyone - or anything!) by commenting on the campaign posts on social media or on your personal page (please tag the Project Kudos page so we can see your post). For every kudos given and for every Project Kudos Facebook & Instagram page follow, Schell Brothers will donate $1 to Freeman Arts Pavilion - it’s that easy! And if you've ever used art to raise awareness for a cause, share it with the rest of us! We would love to get involved and spread the word about positive movements of change in our community and help create a chain of kindness and gratitude that continues to flourish.

Art has the power to reach people personally, establishing a deeper understanding and emotional connection with what is happening in our community.

This year we decided to use art to raise awareness for a cause! Now through the end of the month you can help us give back by sharing gratitude! Give kudos (to anyone - or anything!) by commenting on the campaign posts on social media or on your personal page (please tag the Project Kudos page so we can see your post). For every kudos given and for every Project Kudos Facebook & Instagram page follow, Schell Brothers will donate $1 to Bayhealth- it’s that easy!

Bayhealth’s mission is to strengthen the health of our community, one life at a time. As central and southern Delaware’s largest healthcare system, Bayhealth is comprised of Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, the freestanding Emergency Department in Smyrna as well as numerous satellite facilities and employed physician practices encompassing a variety of specialties. We are excited to expand our services in Sussex county with the opening of Bayhealth Total Care in Milton, Delaware coming early 2023. Bayhealth is a technologically advanced not-for-profit healthcare system with more than 4,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians.

And if you've ever used art to raise awareness for a cause, share it with the rest of us! We would love to get involved and spread the word about positive movements of change in our community and help create a chain of kindness and gratitude that continues to flourish.

Charity partner of this month is to be announced soon.

In the meantime, continue to spread good vibes and to give kudos!

Charity partner of this month is to be announced soon.

In the meantime, continue to spread good vibes and to give kudos!

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"The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Students of the Year is a seven-week philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management to raise funds for LLS. Top local fundraisers become eligible to win the national title. The students raise money in honor of a local patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from blood cancer. This year’s Delaware Students of the Year honored hero is Christian.

Christian was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at the young age of 11 and battled it until he passed this past November when he was 17. For most of his teen years, hospital visits, chemo and radiation treatments, and dreaded scans have been an everyday occurrence. He was a fun-spirited, positive, kind, and fun young man. He never let his cancer defeat him and managed to inspire everyone he met.

Friends, join the Project Kudos and the LLC team starting February 1st-14th, as we continue to educate ourselves and our community on ways to cure blood cancer. Together, one kudos at a time, we can make a difference. Because curing blood cancer needs every one of us.

This month’s charity partner is The Rosa Health Center! For decades, Sister Rosa worked with the less fortunate in her Georgetown community, but her legacy and compassion for those around her has spread well beyond Sussex County. Her special calling was prenatal care social work, and with unyielding love and dedication, she helped care for and educate thousands of new mothers and babies.

Named after Sister Rosa, The Rosa Health Center's mission is to impact the community in need and enhance lives by providing quality primary health care to patients. We are honored to help continue Sister Rosa's cause in collaboration with Apple Electric and will be using the money collected from the kudos campaign to purchase diapers for babies in need in Sussex County!

Together we can make a difference, one kudos at a time.

According to recent data from Feeding America, prior to COVID-19, there were approximately 105,000 food-insecure Delawareans. At the height of the pandemic, it is estimated that more than 140,000 of our neighbors struggled with food insecurity. Now that we are in recovery, Feeding America estimates that in 2021, there will be more than 114,000 food-insecure Delawareans. Together, we can work together to create a community free of hunger! This month we are partnering with GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club, Blooming Boutique & Edward Jones to support the Food Bank Bank Of Delaware & Epworth Church Food Initiatives. There are two ways you can help out this month:

  • Give kudos to anything/anyone by posting a photo of them on your FB/Instagram page or by commenting on one of our posts. 1kudos= $1 that Schell Brothers will donate on your behalf to the non-profits that we are supporting
  • Help us Stuff the Project Kudos Bus with food. Drop food off anytime between 8am-5pm at the Schell Brothers main office in Rehoboth Beach.

Let's do good together for our community. One kudos at a time. One bag of food at a time.

Imagine a place where who you are, where you're from or the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women-Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys interests, improving their behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals. A cause was born.

To recognize the fact that girls are a part of our cause, the national organization's name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1990. Accordingly, Congress amended and renewed our charter.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They support all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

Local Clubs like the Boys and Girls Club of Oak Orchard provide a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens during out-of-school hours, including summer and after school. Community-based and led by professional staff, Clubs serve small towns, large metropolitan areas, public housing communities, and Native populations, as well as those who live on U.S. military installations worldwide. They offer programs and services to help young people succeed in school, develop leadership skills, and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Friends, join us in supporting this month the Boys and Girls Club of Oak Orchard. Let's do good together for our community. One kudos at a time.

Sussex County Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization, dedicated to protecting natural, cultural, agricultural and recreational resources through land preservation, stewardship and education for today and tomorrow. For over fifteen years, the Sussex County Land Trust has purchased, protected and managed important open space parcels throughout the County. For many of SCLT’s projects, efforts focused on leveraging funds to support partner agencies such as the Nature Conservancy, the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation and others.

More than 5+ years ago, the Trust had the idea to identify and acquire a parcel of land located along the proposed Lewes to Georgetown Rail Trail to serve as a trailhead for trail enthusiasts and connecting people to the outdoors. In 2018 SCLT managed to acquire the property in partnership with Sussex County Council, the DE Open Space Council and the DE Division of Parks. The property has 1,500-foot frontage along the trail, the former Delaware Coast Line Railroad and will include a parking lot, bicycle kiosk, access road and restroom. As other partnerships are established, expanded recreational features could be added to the trailhead, which will be managed by the land trust, said Chairman Casey Kenton.

Transportation officials have committed work estimated at $600,000 to connect the parcel and parking lot to the trail. The property was branded as Stephen P. Hudson Park due to family ownership history and the construction it's supposed to start this year.

Do you want to be a part of a community that’s helping to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors?

For most people discretionary time is a precious possession, parceled out with care. So it is telling that volunteers give so much of their time to conserving open space through land trusts. Volunteers see the need for and organize land trusts, serve on boards and committees, and raise money; they donate legal and accounting services, restore pond banks, lead nature walks, monitor easement-protected property, write newsletters and much more. Their precious time is truly making the world a better place.

Equally important are the financial contributions from supporters like you. These donations support volunteer efforts, allow the SCLT to educate communities and help preserve open space. Without your financial support, land trusts cannot achieve their goals and protect the open spaces that are so precious to us and future generations.

Friends, join us in supporting this month the construction of the Stephen P. Hudson Trailhead . Let's do good together for our community. One kudos at a time. Capegazette: Sussex Supports Land Trust Land Purchase Trailhead

The Delaware Botanic Gardens brings a sense of place to Delmarva with a major public garden that reflects southern Delaware's unique coastal plain. Its mission is to create an inspirational, educational, and sustainable public garden in Delaware for the benefit and enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

The 37 acres property along Piney Neck Road, near Dagsboro in Sussex County, Delaware was acquired by the Sussex County Land Trust in partnership with Sussex County Council in 2007. In 2012, a group of local citizens formed Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens, Inc., now known as the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, a 501©(3) non-profit organization, to fill an unmet need for horticulture education and a public garden. Over the past seven years, the DBG organization has made tremendous progress with the development of property from a raw piece of land to a fully functioning eco-tourism destination which is open today for the general public to enjoy.

Let's do good together for our community. One kudos at a time.

Lydia Chichester du Pont founded the Children’s Beach House (CBH) in the early 1930s, as a place where she could take children with special needs to benefit from the same healing qualities that she had derived from the coastal environment.

The mission of Children’s Beach House is to improve the lives of children, youth, families, and communities by helping them to identify, understand and utilize their own strengths, talents, and resources.

Children’s Beach House provides year-round case management, weekend enrichment programs, and residential summer camp for at-risk and vulnerable children. CBH helps young people develop supportive relationships, avoid risky behaviors and stay in school.

Friends, join us in supporting Children's Beach House during the month of June. Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!

Pathways to Success was founded by Fay Blake in 2008. We are a Delaware non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare youth, adults, and their families for successful lives. After a very successful career in Banking, Fay wanted to give back to the Sussex County community she grew up in by supporting underserved students. The model she based this program on is her C.A.R.E. model.

C = Consistent. Consistently believe in the students' talent and greatness and be a reliable presence in their lives. "Being there" is so important.

A = Authentic. Show authentic concern for the students' feelings, growth, and value. Being "real" is how we truly connect.

R = Respect. Respect is given and earned by the staff and students alike. Meeting others where they are at without judgement builds trust.

E = Empowerment. Empower the students to make good decisions, build their self esteem, and have a sense of financial freedom. Once consistency, authenticity and respect are met, students feel empowered to go forward.

Pathways to Success students are identified as being at risk of not graduating high school. Students enroll in our program in 9th grade and remain under our C.A.R.E. until 1 full year after graduation. Our In-School and After-School Programs focus on three main areas: student stability, academic achievement, and behavior modification.We have a Program Coordinator in each of our designated high schools throughout the school day in addition to our after-school programs. We have access to information such as attendance, assignment completion, behavioral referrals, and grades to allow real-time intervention, support, and drop-out prevention service. We provide tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy education, occupational skills training, workforce preparation, and leadership development. We also provide service and volunteer opportunities for students to get involved, give back, and serve their community. Our student programs have a 98% graduation rate and A 96% rate of placement in college, military, or full-time employment.

In addition, we have a therapeutic counseling component to our program, Pathways to Well Being, in which we provide mental and behavioral health counseling services to our students and their families through our licensed clinical social worker. We connect them to social services that can help meet their needs outside of school. All in all it is a comprehensive program that touches every aspect of our kids' lives 365 days of the year."

Friends, join us in supporting Pathways to Success during the month of August. Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!

The Indian River School District, located in Southeastern Sussex County, is one of the largest school districts in the State of Delaware. Formed in 1969 by the consolidation of several smaller districts, the Indian River School District serves the towns of Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville, Clarksville, Gumboro, Millsboro and Georgetown.

The Mission of Indian River School District is to assure that students attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to realize their potential, meet the challenges of their life choices, and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens of the State of Delaware, United States and world through a partnership of students, parents, staff, administrators, Board of Education and community.

Schell Brothers is proud to support IRSD through the Kudos For A Cause campaign in September. The amount raised will be used to purchase winter coats for the kids in the School District that need it the most.

Boardwalk Buddy Walk

"Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal variation. In every cell in the human body, there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) resulting in 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. It occurs in approximately 1 in 690 live births. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year." Source www.dsadelaware.org

Each child with Down syndrome has his or her own talents and unique capacities, and it’s important to recognize these and reinforce them. If you want to support them, join the Buddy Walk Fund as we unite for a common cause and raise funds for the 2021 Boardwalk Buddy Walk® that will take place in Rehoboth Beach on October 9th. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration! More details about the 2021 Boardwalk Buddy Walk you can find here http://www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com/

You can also support the Boardwalk Buddy walk by spreading the kudos love for the entire month of October on your FB and/or Instagram pages. Let's celebrate and uplift the Down Syndrome community TOGETHER❤️✌🏼

This month’s charity partner is Beebe Healthcare Medical Foundation! Beebe’s not-for-profit charitable mission is to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health to the people residing, working, or visiting the communities it serves. We want to help Beebe help Sussex County stay healthy, so make sure to shout out your favorite healthcare workers this month – they deserve it!

This month’s charity partner is Beebe Healthcare Medical Foundation! Beebe’s not-for-profit charitable mission is to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health to the people residing, working, or visiting the communities it serves. We want to help Beebe help Sussex County stay healthy, so make sure to shout out your favorite healthcare workers this month – they deserve it!

Charity partner of this month is to be announced soon.

In the meantime, continue to spread good vibes and to give kudos!

Learn how to become a charity partner

This month’s charity partner is Beebe Healthcare Medical Foundation! Beebe’s not-for-profit charitable mission is to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health to the people residing, working, or visiting the communities it serves. We want to help Beebe help Sussex County stay healthy, so make sure to shout out your favorite healthcare workers this month – they deserve it!

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 96,796 Kudos for this month.

This month’s charity partner is The Rosa Health Center! For decades, Sister Rosa worked with the less fortunate in her Georgetown community, but her legacy and compassion for those around her has spread well beyond Sussex County. Her special calling was prenatal care social work, and with unyielding love and dedication, she helped care for and educate thousands of new mothers and babies. Named after Sister Rosa, The Rosa Health Center's mission is to impact the community in need and enhance lives by providing quality primary health care to patients. We are honored to help continue Sister Rosa's cause in collaboration with Apple Electric and will be using the money collected from kudos this month to purchase diapers for babies in need!

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 2,844 Kudos for this month.

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We are happy to announce our partnership with Big Fish Grill and their charitable foundation for the first half of March (1st - 15th). The Big Fish Charitable Foundation (BFCF) focuses on providing kids in need throughout Delaware with much needed supplies so they can continue to grow & thrive. Through the Basic Needs School Closet Program in partnership with the Delaware Governor’s Office, the foundation’s main purpose is to provide elementary and middle school students across the state with increased access to free products designed to meet students' basic needs. In return, giving them the opportunity to participate in class more effectively and thereby increasing their chances of being successful inside and outside of the classroom.

Each school’s basic needs closet will be stocked with products considered essential to the wellbeing of their students, including hygiene products, school supplies, clothes, and more. Students will be able to discreetly access the closets throughout the school year. The Basic Needs School Closet initiative is currently being led from the Office of Lieutenant Governor, Bethany Hall-Long. Together, we invite you to give KUDOS supporting a CAUSE: improving the quality of learning environments and invest in the young generations.

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 2,388 Kudos for this month.

This month’s charity partner is The 4Troy Foundation! On April 26th, 2019, Troy was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma, months away from graduating high school and attending the University of Mt. Union to further his academic and football career. Troy chose to keep fighting to the best of his ability and from there underwent five months of clinical trials, surgeries, and other aggressive therapies and treatments. Despite his courageous efforts, Troy’s battle with Renal Medullary Carcinoma ended in September 2019, exactly seven days after his 19th birthday.

Though his passing left heavy hearts, his legacy of leadership, scholarship, athleticism, positivity, and award-winning smile resonated loudly throughout the Woodbridge community and the entire State of Delaware. Encouraging us all to #FightLike4! Upholding Troy’s legacy, spreading awareness, and assisting those who are battling or may have RMC is the mission behind The 4Troy Foundation. Providing increased awareness, on youth mentorships, scholarships, and assistance to those navigating the road of RMC. Therefore, starting March 16th until March 31st, we invite you to join us and our friends at Woodbridge School District in raising awareness on RMC and supporting the 4Troy Foundation!

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 5,692 Kudos for this month.

Nemours began in 1936 with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.

Today, through their children’s hospitals and health system, they directly care for 400,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see their specialists — treating every child as they would their own. Nemours is an organization where all children, families and associates, regardless of race or the color of their skin, know they are valued.

As one of the largest nonprofit organizations devoted to children’s health, Nemours has made it their mission to provide world-class pediatric care and pursue life-saving research in their hospitals and clinics. Your participation, no matter how small or large, is vital to their mission of helping and healing children. 100 percent of every contribution goes directly to support patient care, programs, education, research and advocacy that benefit children and families. Donations help patient families every day, from securing cutting-edge equipment to supporting services like music therapy and more.

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 9,017 Kudos for this month.

The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation (CHEF) seeks to inspire learning and to prepare all students for a healthy, productive life in a diverse and global society. To accomplish this, we seek to engage the entire community–educators, parents, business, civic and legislative leaders–in providing students with the tools they need to excel.

CHEF awards grants to support teachers’ unbudgeted classroom projects, homeless and limited-income students, STEM initiatives, field trips, performing arts education and training, and programs to promote diversity and inclusion. The foundation's funding objectives focus on providing resources that will help CHSD students excel and develop their full potential. Since 2006, CHEF has contributed over $196,000 in grant funds to more than 304 awardees.

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we earned 1,680 Kudos for this month.

The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) is the only trade association dedicated to the success, education, and protection of Delaware's vibrant restaurant community. Pre-COVID, Delaware’s 2,000 restaurants employed almost 50,000 people and supported the state’s economy with $2.8 billion in annual sales. Along with its philanthropic arm, The Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (DRAEF), the DRA plays a vital role in state policy and education reform.

The DRA & DRAEEF offer a variety of training to our industry's workforce (ServSafe, ServSuccess, OABCC Alcohol Course, Substance Abuse Prevention Training, Sexual Harassment Training, HR Competency Training for Restaurant Managers + more) to help make our state's hospitality leaders to the next level. Building workforce development within hospitality is something we take pride in, currently representing 3,000 of our industry's future leaders in culinary pathways & hospitality management programs spread across 23 high schools in Delaware.

The COVID-19 outbreak shook our state's industry to its core. On March 16th, 2020 when restaurants were forced to shut down and go to takeout only--50,000 industry workers were out of jobs, Delaware restaurateurs were thrown into the ocean with no lifeboat, terrified at the possibility- and devastating outcome for some- of losing their businesses. As we heard from a majority of the restaurant members, the DRA was their sole lifeline through the pandemic. From hosting virtual town halls for their members with open forums for questions and updates on restrictions, granting 3,000 restaurant workers with additional funds to help their families, continuing to using social media to engage and boost the community's support and confidence around dining out, they continued to act as the restaurant industry lifeboat during the time they needed them the most.

As we are slowly and finally coming out of the woods of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still work to be done. The DRA continues to advocate on behalf of our businesses for the restoration and revitalization of our state's industry. "We are hopeful for what's ahead for the Delaware restaurant industry and thank all of our community supporters from the bottom of our hearts through this last detrimental year. Now, in collaboration with Project Kudos, we ask you to help us give back to the restaurants who never gave up on serving all of us!"

Each restaurant will be a part of the campaign for 2 days. In the end, Schell Brothers will donate $1 for every kudos and new page follow of the Project Kudos page on FB and Instagram. The money will be used to purchase gift cards from the participating restaurants.

Let's DO GOOD together.

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Serving the community since 1988, Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding (SDTR), located in Eastern Sussex County, is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) affiliated center. We are a PATH-affiliated center, with PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructors and trained volunteers. We have offered planned sessions in equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with disabilities since 1988.

We are dedicated to improving the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults living with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy in a supportive environment for riders and families. Our goals are to bring the advantages of therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities to all members of the community who can benefit without compromising the high-quality, focused one-on-one therapy sessions that are the heart of the program. We are also committed to offering participants and families a modern, efficient, and safe riding center that will enable us to expand our therapeutic offerings to populations such as veterans with disabilities, who will benefit from a therapeutic curriculum tailored to their particular needs." Friends, starting July 7th until July 18th, join us in spreading the kudos love for The Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding nonprofit. All kudos will turn into $ that Schell Brothers will donate to the association.

Roc Solid Foundation® builds hope for kids fighting cancer by offering opportunities for them to do what they do best – PLAY.

Founded by pediatric cancer survivor Eric Newman, the organization is also known for providing Ready Bags to families when they first learn of their child's diagnosis, as well as backyard playsets to kids during treatment. Roc Solid Ready Bags not only provide the essentials for unexpected hospital stays, but they also send a message to families that they are not alone as they begin a terrifying journey.

Why playsets? Because kids fighting cancer need a safe, germ-free place to play. And when they're playing, cancer is the last thing on their minds. At Roc Solid Foundation, this is #whathopelookslike. For more information, visit rocsolidfoundation.org. Friends, starting July 20th until July 31st, join us in spreading the kudos love for the Roc Solid Foundation. All kudos will turn into $ that Schell Brothers will donate to the non-profit.

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"It started with a hot plate 16 years ago, which turned into a Crock-Pot, which turned into 17 Crock-Pots. Then it became a ministry. Meet the Rev. Dale Dunning, whose Jusst Sooup Ministry serves 1,000 quarts of soup a week to feed the hungry and homeless in Sussex County. Dunning has led 17 downstate soup kitchens, and helped start two new ones near Newport. As of 2015, Rev. Dale Dunning has served more than 2 million meals. The purpose of her ministry is to feed those in need, and to offer kindness to those who need and deserve it. This isn’t just about soup, as the name suggests. This is a ministry that draws its inspiration from John 21:17… If you love me, then feed my sheep."

Friends, join us in supporting Rev. Dale Dunning and the Jusst Sooup Ministry during the first 2 weeks of August (2nd- 16th). Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!❤️

Lydia Chichester du Pont founded the Children’s Beach House (CBH) in the early 1930s, as a place where she could take children with special needs to benefit from the same healing qualities that she had derived from the coastal environment.

The mission of Children’s Beach House is to improve the lives of children, youth, families, and communities by helping them to identify, understand and utilize their own strengths, talents, and resources. Children’s Beach House provides year-round case management, weekend enrichment programs, and residential summer camp for at-risk and vulnerable children. CBH helps young people develop supportive relationships, avoid risky behaviors and stay in school.

Friends, join us in supporting Children's Beach House during these 2 weeks of August (17th- 31st). Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!❤️

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The Kent Sussex Dental Society is made up of approximately 50 dentists in the Kent/Sussex County areas. We meet monthly for continuing education to keep abreast of current dental topics. Additionally, we enjoy giving back to the community outside of our own dental practices.

Each year we provide several scholarships to Polytech High School that go towards furthering the education of the dental assisting students. We volunteer for the Give Kids a Smile program where local uninsured children can obtain dental cleanings, emergency services, and often routine dental care. We also help them find a dental home.

Several of our local dentists volunteer for the Mission of Mercy community health event that takes place in Salisbury, Maryland for adult dental needs. Last, to help our local Veterans, we attend the annual Veteran’s Stand Down program that assists in healthcare screenings to help find medical and or dental needs. We then see several veterans in our offices and provide this care. Kudos for a Cause is going to enable us to provide more comprehensive dental care and allow us to help more Veterans in this time of need." Candace Gaull Friends, join us in supporting The Kent Sussex Dental Society during these 2 weeks of September (1st- 15th). Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!

Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions, and ultimately, a cure.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support, and research and it's held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. Find out more details about the Rehoboth Beach Walk here 2021 Rehoboth Beach WTEA Registration Link. Friends, join us in supporting The Alzheimer's Association these 2 weeks of (16th- 30th). Let's spread the kudos love and do good together!

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Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal variation. In every cell in the human body, there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) resulting in 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. It occurs in approximately 1 in 690 live births. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year." Source www.dsadelaware.org

Each child with Down syndrome has his or her own talents and unique capacities, and it’s important to recognize these and reinforce them. If you want to support them, join the Buddy Walk Fund as we unite for a common cause and raise funds for the 2021 Boardwalk Buddy Walk® that will take place in Rehoboth Beach on October 9th. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration! More details about the 2021 Boardwalk Buddy Walk you can find here at http://www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com/

You can also support the Boardwalk Buddy walk by spreading the kudos love for two weeks starting October 1st-15th on your FB and/or Instagram pages. Let's celebrate and uplift the Down syndrome community TOGETHER❤️✌🏼

https://www.campabilitiesdelaware.org/ Camp Abilities Delaware is an educational sports camp for children ages 7-17 who are blind or have low vision. Camp Abilities Delaware is an overnight camp experience that introduces children to a variety of sports, including cross-country running, field events, golf, 5-a-side, soccer, team building, lacrosse, beep kickball, rugby, football, boating, and dance. The purpose of the camp is to empower children to be physically active, improve their overall health and wellness, encourage them to make food choices that support an active lifestyle, and develop their confidence and self-esteem through sport and physical activity. Children receive one-on-one instruction during all physical activities and events. Camp is to athletes offered free of charge due to the support of generous donors.

You can also support Camp Abilities Delaware by spreading the kudos love on your social media pages. Let's do good together for our community.❤️

The Harry K Foundation is a non-profit group established by Harry Keswani that has vowed to raise money and donate 100% of these proceeds to help alleviate the problem of food insecurity in its local community. Their mission is that no child goes to bed hungry- H4 Initiative (Help Harry Halt Hunger).

The H4 Initiative has pledged to help the Food Bank of Delaware in supporting children’s nutritional programming within Sussex County. Research shows that children who eat more nutritious meals are less likely to miss school, have fewer behavioral problems and perform better in school. Working with the Food Bank of Delaware, the H4 Initiative will be addressing childhood hunger on all fronts – hunger after school, during the summer, and on the weekends.

Friends, JOIN us in supporting Harry K Foundation for both November and December months. Let's spread the kudos love and do good together fr our community!

The Harry K Foundation is a non-profit group established by Harry Keswani that has vowed to raise money and donate 100% of these proceeds to help alleviate the problem of food insecurity in its local community. Their mission is that no child goes to bed hungry- H4 Initiative (Help Harry Halt Hunger).

The H4 Initiative has pledged to help the Food Bank of Delaware in supporting children’s nutritional programming within Sussex County. Research shows that children who eat more nutritious meals are less likely to miss school, have fewer behavioral problems and perform better in school. Working with the Food Bank of Delaware, the H4 Initiative will be addressing childhood hunger on all fronts – hunger after school, during the summer, and on the weekends.

Friends, JOIN us in supporting Harry K Foundation for both November and December months. Let's spread the kudos love and do good together fr our community!

Thanks to everyone's contribution, we have earned a whopping 197,719 Kudos for the year of 2021!

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Why should you care?

As we watched the positive effects of giving kudos manifest themselves amongst our team at Schell Brothers, we thought, why not create a movement? Why not take our good vibes and spread them to other companies and individuals? In a world with so much negativity festering, we want to throw out as much positivity as we can muster and watch it grow. And we want you to help us.

We challenge you to hop on this crazy ride with us and help make someone’s day a little brighter. Give a kudos to someone who deserves it. Let someone know they are awesome. Be a positive force.

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