IN THE NEWS

Sussex Strong Hosts Annual Gala

Members of the Sussex County Association of Realtors turned the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center into somewhere over the rainbow Nov. 2, for the annual Sussex Strong Gala. Sussex Strong is SCAOR’s charity arm, which aims to raise money for food, clothing, housing and educational opportunities for families in the Cape Region. The gala this year […]

Wrapping Day: Tuesday, December 5th starting at 9:00 am at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach

Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation, is seeking volunteers to help wrap gifts for needy families starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. Having raised $75,000 at their annual Sussex Strong Gala with the primary goal of helping kids in Sussex County, Sussex […]

Shopping Day: Tuesday, November 28th starting at 9:00am at Walmart in Rehoboth

Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation, has raised $45,000 to help children in need in Sussex County. This year’s shopping day will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Walmart in Rehoboth Beach. Organizers are seeking volunteers to shop and help put together new clothes, shoes and a toy […]

Sussex Realtors’ Nov. 17 gala benefits local children in need

Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation, announced its Grease is the Word gala will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Prior to the pandemic, the foundation annually hosted a large themed gala to raise the majority of funds to help […]

Sussex Strong donates to #CrushCorona to thank Beebe workers

The Sussex County Association of Realtors’ Sussex Strong board of directors voted unanimously on April 9 to buy $1,400 worth of gift cards from the 14 restaurants that donated food to their annual gala in 2019. The gift cards were donated to Beebe Healthcare for the #CrushCorona #ThankYouBeebe initiative started on April 1 by Kathleen […]

SCAOR Community Service Foundation buys gifts for needy

The Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation Sussex Strong group spent the morning Dec. 2 at Walmart buying Christmas gifts for needy families in Sussex County. Volunteers, Realtors and Cape High Distributive Education Clubs of America students gathered gifts for over 250 families. Funds were raised at the annual Realtors Auction Oct. 24. […]

Sussex Realtors hold Great Gatsby Gala and Auction

The Sussex County Association of Realtors hosted the SCAOR SUSSEX STRONG Great Gatsby Gala and Auction Oct. 24 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Funds raised at the event benefit children in Sussex County. The event featured live and silent auctions, food from several area restaurants, music and dancing. Sal and Bette Gallo, owners of […]

Sussex Realtors foundation donates to Habitat for Humanity

Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors foundation, continued its mission to strengthen the community by helping its neighbors with a donation of $2,700 to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Sussex Habitat uses donations and volunteers to build affordable homes and revitalize communities. Generous support, like the $2,700 donation from Sussex Strong, helps Sussex […]

SCAOR Foundation Board announces three recipients to receive $500 cash donation.

The 2015 SCAOR Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce three recipients who each were awarded a $500 cash donation. Thank you for you for your hard work as you assist the needy in Sussex County!! The recipients – Casa De San Francisco, The Crisis House  and The Harry K Foundation. Congratulations!!  

Sussex Strong purchases bunk beds for Immanuel Shelter

Sussex Strong has just purchased bunk beds and mattresses for Immanuel Shelter, a cold weather shelter in Rehoboth Beach that serves men and women experiencing homelessness. ​ Immanuel Shelter expressed a need for bunk beds to accommodate their growing numbers as our area starts to experience more ‘Code Purple’ days and nights. Code Purple goes […]

Helping a Local Family

Sussex County Association of REALTORS® donated furniture to a Milford family after a house fire.

Guest Bartending Night hosted by Hammerheads Dockside.

Between cash donations, raffle ticket sales, proceeds from food and a very nice donation from Hammerheads, the Foundation raised over $500 for the needy of Sussex County!

$1,500 to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sussex

Sussex County Association of REALTORS® donated $1,500 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex to support their emergency fund for Sussex County. Left to right: Missy Nalewaik, Raymond Quillen Program Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex County, Kathy Goodman, Karen Maull, Tiffany Carver-O’Malley, Mindi Carter, Ruth Sivils, Paul Fedynich

SCAOR holds Annual Realtors Auction

The Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation held its annual Realtors Auction Sept. 29 at Nassau Valley Vineyards. The event raises funds for its annual Holiday Program where the SCAOR Community Foundation buys gifts for underprivileged children and families in Sussex County. The event featured silent and live auctions, 50/50 raffle, and fine […]

a group of people standing in a store

Sussex Realtors foundation donates to Clothing Our Kids

Sussex Strong, the charitable foundation of the Sussex County Association of Realtors, announced a new partnership with Clothing Our Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping at-risk students succeed by providing essential school clothing. As part of this partnership, Sussex Strong has contributed $1,000 to support COK’s mission to serve students from Head Start through […]

a group of people in costumes posing for a picture

Sussex Realtors group seeks shopping day volunteers Dec. 3

Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation, has raised $82,000 to help children in need in Sussex County. This year’s shopping day will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Walmart in Rehoboth Beach. Organizers are seeking volunteers to shop and help put together new clothes, shoes and a toy […]

a group of people standing in front of a christmas tree

Sussex Strong seeks help wrapping presents for youth Dec. 10

The Sussex Strong – Sussex County Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with wrapping presents for more than 300 children as part of its annual campaign to make the holidays bright for local families in need. Wrapping day will begin at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Rusty Rudder […]

Sussex Strong: Realtors Giving Back to the Community | Coast Life

On this episode of Coast Life, we spotlight Sussex Strong — a charitable initiative by the Sussex County Association of Realtors. Jessica Harrison and Jamie Coleman share how local realtors, lenders, and attorneys have joined forces to raise funds, support families, and strengthen the community. Discover how this dedicated group is building more than homes […]