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Over 50 Years Serving Sussex Seniors
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 …
“Prepared Today for Tomorrow’s Seniors” As CHEER celebrates 55 years of service in Sussex County this summer, we are also looking ahead to the future, because the future of aging in our community is changing rapidly. Over the past five decades, CHEER has grown alongside Sussex County. What began as a small organization focused primarily …
By Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, CHEER Dietitian It’s officially summer, and nothing beats fresh from the farm foods from local farmers’ markets! We’re lucky here in Delaware that there are many markets throughout the counties that offer direct access to growers and producers. But it is important to ensure the foods we’ll eat and serve …
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 …
In early June, Café Salud held a pet therapy event where they were able to interact with pets from PAWS for People. Additionally, Bobbi Jo from Volunteer Delaware 50+ guided members through the steps to make cat and dog toys from recycled materials. Café Salud members truly enjoyed the process of making each toy and are …
Summer evenings packed with classic rides, a model car show, $5 dinners, and live radio broadcasts coming to Milton and Greenwood. CHEER is revving its engines for a summer of community fun with two upcoming “Cruise-In” events this June. These events are designed to bring neighbors together for a relaxed evening of great vehicles, good …
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 …
Spring Into Learning:CHEER Academy Announces 2026 Spring Semester As the seasons change, so do the opportunities for growth and connection at CHEER! Our first semester has had an exciting start! We’re excited to announce that CHEER Academy Spring Semester is just around the corner, offering a diverse array of classes designed to keep Sussex County …
