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DELAWARE CENTER
FOR HORTICULTURE
1810 NORTH DUPONT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19806 | (302) 658-6262 | WWW.THEDCH.ORG
OUR MISSION
To inspire individuals and communities through the power of plants.
Year established: 1977 Number of full-time employees: 7 Annual revenue: $1,329,352 Geographic service area: Delaware
Vikram Krishnamurthy Beth Wells
Executive Director Board Chair
TOP FUNDING SOURCES IN PERCENTAGES (2019 AUDIT/IRS 990):
Contributions and Grants: 46.7% Contracts and Program Services: 35.1% Endowment and Investment Income: 6.6% Fundraising Events: 5.9%
Facility Rental, Sales, and Other: 5.7%
DCH went above and beyond the call of duty to help transform our pocket-park into a shining example of urban greenery. With over 6,000 new plants, Brandywine Mills Plaza is the foundation for renewal of Brandywine Village and will be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come. —Jim Shanahan,
Vice President of Old Brandywine Village, Inc.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@TheDCH.org
@delcenterforhort
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HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Since 1977, the Delaware Center for
Horticulture has cultivated a greener
community by bringing people and plants
together. Our work includes creating and
maintaining the first urban farm in the city of
Wilmington, beautifying public landscapes,
planting and advising on the placement of
urban trees, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting
community events and educational programs,
including our Branches to Chances Return to Work Program, our Neighborhood Tree Steward Program, and our Gardening Program at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution. We have created and supported local community gardens for decades and serve as the Delaware-lead agency for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Harvest 2020 initiative working to address food insecurity throughout the region. Because much of our work occurs
in low income neighborhoods with higher rates of disease, environmental contamination, and poor access to healthy foods, our educational efforts also emphasize the personal health and sustainability benefits of gardening.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The critical work DCH performs in communities throughout our cities and state
is made possible through gifts to our Annual Fund and Endowment Fund, contributions to DCH’s programmatic-specific endowments at the Delaware Community Foundation, corporate and private sponsorship of our public landscapes and events, annual memberships, and event registrations from people dedicated to making a difference through the power of plants. Supporting DCH looks different for everyone. For some, it means contributing to DCH’s Annual Fund or including DCH in your estate planning; for others, it means becoming
a member, volunteering, or attending a DCH event. To explore and discuss all the ways you can create a lasting legacy by supporting DCH’s Greening and Education programs, please visit thedch.org/support-us/#giving or contact Marcia Stephenson, Director of Advancement, at mstephenson@thedch.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DCH was founded as a volunteer organization in 1977. True to our roots, volunteerism is the engine that drives our success. We offer many opportunities for you or your business to get involved –from tree plantings and grounds maintenance to event photography and urban farm harvesting.
LEADERSHIP
Beth Wells President
Paul Ignudo, Jr. Vice President
Mary Patterson Secretary
Jonathan Patterson, CPA Treasurer
Harold A. Davis Past President
Sally DeWees
Patricia B. Fitzharris Corey Heacock, Ed.D. Ivey Ibrahim Marybeth Johns William Kelly
John Kerns
Lucinda Laird
Jeffery T. Lank
Sharon Loving
Robert E. Lyons, Ph.D. Walter Matthews Marilyn Whittington Carrie Wiles
Sarah Willoughby