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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
OF DELAWARE
P.O. BOX 747, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 | (302) 995-1004 | DSADELAWARE.ORG
OUR MISSION
The DSA of Delaware works to be a resource promoting public awareness, education and advocacy supporting
Year established: 1978 Number of full-time employees: 1 Annual revenue: $140,000
Geographic service area: Delaware and surrounding areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Lauren Camp Gates Dave Gazzillo
Executive Director Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Individual contributions: 5%
Government grants: 15% Foundation grants: 12% Events: 40% Workplace giving: 5%
We are eternally grateful to be a part of this organization, they have provided our family so much support since our son was born with Down syndrome. —Amberly Spennato
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@DSAofDelaware @dsadelaware @dsadelaware
individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware serves over 400 individuals with Down syndrome throughout the state
of Delaware and surrounding areas. Our organization provides support to families across the lifespan, from the moment a mother receives a pre-natal diagnosis, as. a toddler learning to walk, as a school-aged child navigating their education, as a teen looking for a job and as an adult looking
for housing options.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
• Provide a new parent basket to a family who has welcomed a new baby, $150
• Sponsor a child to attend summer camp for a week, $300
• Gift a family an informational book at one of our medical clinics, $30
• Provide 50 pairs of socks in honor of World Down Syndrome Day to a local
elementary school, $75
• Provide our office space rent-free for a year, $4,000
• Assist in bringing in a behavioral expert to Delaware for a parent conference,
$3,000
Please visit our website to learn how you can donate.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Annual Down Syndrome Delaware Walk (Fall)
• Run for the Buds (Fall)
• Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day (March)
• Days of Summer Camp Sussex (June)
• Days of Summer Camp New Castle (August)
• Various programs throughout the year such as: cooking, boxing, dances • Child care at various parent events
LEADERSHIP
Lauren Camp Gates, Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERS: President: Dave Gazzillo
Vice President: Joe McNesby
Treasurer: Ted Griffith
Secretary: Tahita Muhammad
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS:
Ed Gootzait
Gail Hamblin Susan Scott Laura Scott
Lou Bartoshesky Pam Rhea Rachel Rhea
Shelvia Neely Tara Pickett Theresa Berry Vanessa Cannon Paul O’Brien Joshua Corderio
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