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Over 50 Years Serving Sussex Seniors
Colleen O’Connor of Long Neck was crowned CHEER’s Volunteer Queen of the Year at a banquet at the CHEER Community Center. The dinner was compliments of a grant from Meals On Wheels Delaware. During the past year, CHEER’s 750 volunteers have given over 40,000 hours of service that is valued at over $800,000. Thank you …
CHEER is happy to announce the addition of the Veterans Guide web link to our Helpful-Links resource page. Their mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation and providing healthcare information as it relates to the VA. They have created some helpful guides including a …
As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. And even though we are in the middle of summer, Christmas will be here before you know it. Travel with us to SIGHT & SOUND THEATER. to experience the musical play “Miracle of Christmas” as it comes to life this holiday season. You …
Do you have a few hours a month to help out your Sussex County neighbor? If so, CHEER needs you. Deliver Meals On Wheels to homebound seniors in the area. It only takes a few hours and is greatly appreciated by homebound seniors who can no longer cook for themselves.For more information call 302-515-3040.
CHEER’s Sand Hill Café is now open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday thru Friday. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a.m. and Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can Grab and Go or you can Dine In – your choice. And don’t forget – the Price Is Right. For more information or …
CHEER is here to help you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Each CHEER Activity Center has programs and activities that promote both a healthy mind and body. Take advantage of what CHEER has to offer today for a healthier you tomorrow.
Travelers on Sussex County roads will see two CHEER billboards on wheels when they come across the non-profit agency’s food vans traveling throughout the county. These vinyl wrapped designs not only advertise the agency, but also protect the vehicle. The wraps were created by Ad-Art Sign Company in Georgetown. Funding for the wrapping of one …
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) recently announced that Sussex County’s CHEER, Inc. will receive $282,378 in federal funding from AmeriCorps. The award will support 1,000 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Sussex County as they help local communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic through service work. Through CHEER, Inc., AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will support Sussex County CHEER …
A Lewes/Rehoboth/Bethany Beach Community String Orchestra is being formed at the Harbor Lights CHEER Center in Lewes, located at 34211 Woods Edge Drive. All string musicians playing either the violin, viola, cello or bass are invited to join. There are no auditions. Students and adults of various skill levels (min. Suzuki Vol. 3) and professionals …
CHEER, Inc., in partnership with the Division of Services for the Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities through funding for the Caregiver Resource Center, is sponsoring monthly support meetings for seniors who are helping to raise a loved one’s children. Nationally, 4.5 million children are living in grandparent-headed households. There are also another 1.5 million …
