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A Day of Goodbye and Hello “Make Today Count” Sometimes life has a way of reminding us, all at once, just how precious it really is. Recently, I experienced one of those days. On the same day that friends, family, and coworkers gathered to say goodbye to a beloved member of our CHEER family, I …
The crisp autumn air of October brought excitement and warmth to the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown as the community gathered for the much-anticipated CHEER Fall Craft Show on October 3, 2026. A Showcase of Local Talent and Creativity The event transformed the center into a bustling marketplace of handmade goods, artistic treasures, and unique …
Featuring Images From Across Sussex County For this year’s photo contest, CHEER received numerous outstanding entries featuring scenes and seasons from across Sussex County. Each of the top 13 submissions are featured in the 2027 CHEER calendar. Because of the abundance of high-quality entries, ten photos will receive honorable mention and appear in the calendar …
CHEER Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Emotional Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony On Thursday, September 17, 2026, CHEER, Inc. marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a poignant Patriot Day remembrance ceremony at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. The free public event brought local residents, first responders, and community leaders together to …
CHEER Honors Outstanding Community Service, Names Maggie Smith 2026 Volunteer of the Year The “People Person” of Long Neck: A Conversation with Maggie Smith. To sit down with Maggie Smith at the Long Neck CHEER Center is to meet a woman who radiates the kind of steady, quiet energy that built communities like ours from …
CHEER Administration’s Volunteer(s) of the Year A Lifetime of Giving: Celebrating Nick and Joann VarratoIn a world that often measures success by personal gain, Nick and Joann Varrato have spent decades measuring it by something far more enduring: service to others. With an incredible 72 years of combined service to CHEER, the couple was recently …
GEORGETOWN, DE (May 10, 2026): On Tuesday, May 5, the air was filled with more than just the promise of spring; it was charged with the spirit of community and half a century of service. CHEER celebrated its 55th Anniversary with a high-energy event aptly titled “55 on 5/5.” This wasn’t just a birthday party—it …
Local Leaders and State Officials Deliver Hope: CHEER Concludes Successful “Community Champions Week” in Celebration of March for Meals CHEER celebrated its “Community Champions Week”, a cornerstone of the national March for Meals celebration, from March 16 through March 19. The month long campaign, launched by Meals on Wheels America, recognizes the historic day in …
The recent Fire & Ice Festival — with its “In the First State” theme celebrating Delaware’s 250th anniversary — brought in more than $51,000 in charitable contributions for area organizations. Recipients of the proceeds of ticketed events, merchandise sales and donation-driven activities gathered at The Salted Rim restaurant in Millville on Thursday, Feb. 26, to …
Allen Harim, a poultry producer headquartered in Sussex County, has donated $1,000 to CHEER, Inc. to support its growing Pets for Meals on Wheels program. The effort ensures homebound seniors receive nutritious meals and have the basics they need to care for the pets who keep them company — from pet food and cat litter …
