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DELAWARE HUMANE
ASSOCIATION (DHA)
701 A ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19801 AND 18675 COASTAL HIGHWAY, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
OUR MISSION
We make “friends for life” by connecting people with animals, and by building strong relationships to better
Year established: 1957 Number of full-time employees: 15 Number of part-time employees: 26 Projected revenue for 2021 (as of 10/28): $2.26 million
Geographic service area: Delaware and surrounding states
Patrick J. Carroll Michele L. Ahwash
Executive Director President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Contributions: 66% Grants: 8% Events: 9%
This is an outstanding facility.The staff are friendly, welcoming, and take great care of their pets!
—D. Shore, adopter of Luke the dog
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@delawarehumane
serve our community.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Headquartered in Wilmington, with a store- front adoption center in Rehoboth Beach, DHA is Delaware’s premier nonprofit, no-kill animal care and adoption center, serving
a four-state area. We make an impact by
finding homes for a few thousand homeless
cats and dogs each year and making
friends for life by building relationships
with adopters, donors, volunteers and the
community. We are committed to preparing
all adoptable animals for a new home by keeping them well-groomed, giving them daily exercise and affection, and providing obedience training and any necessary medical care.
MERGER WITH DELAWARE SPCA
In June 2021, DHA announced it will be merging with Delaware SPCA. Operations will be fully merged in 2022. Look out for the organization’s new branding early next year!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
DHA relies on the support of the community in the form of private donations, grants, and fundraising events. Individuals and businesses can contribute to help the animals in our care in a variety of ways (cash, check, credit cards, stock, vehicle donations, in-kind gifts, IRAs, memorials, or bequests).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed in Wilmington, Rehoboth, and various satellite cat adoption centers. Schedules are flexible and opportunities vary. DHA also invites groups of volunteers to participate in community projects. All group efforts need to be scheduled in advance, and we welcome corporate, school, Scouts, and other groups.
LEADERSHIP
Patrick J. Carroll, Executive Director
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Michele L. Ahwash, CFP, AEP, CTFA, MBA, President
Susan J. Keiser, CPA, Treasurer
Margaret M. Wiebe, Secretary
Dan H. Brooks, Member-at-Large
DIRECTORS:
Edward F. Fronczkowski David A. Anderson
Ray Glick, DVM
Susan J. Keiser. CPA Kim Herrman, VMD Drew W. Hoffman Brian S. Ladman
Carol D. Wilson
Aaron M. Shapiro Susan P. Terranova
BOARD EMERITI:
Daniel E. Cruce, Esq.
Carla V. Andrews, DVM
Donald L. Gouge, Jr., Esq.
Dawn E.S. Shore, CPA
Tatiana and Garrett Copeland
Linda Bariglio
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