CHEF to host Winter Jam fundraiser March 24 in Dewey Beach
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Winter Jam, will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, March 24, at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach.
All proceeds will benefit educational programs for the more than 6,000 students in the Cape Henlopen School District.
CHEF provides teacher grants for unfunded or underfunded classroom projects, and offers support for homeless and limited-income students, STEM initiatives, performing arts education, and training and programs to promote diversity and inclusion.
“This fundraiser has become an annual reunion event for Cape Region community members and educators,” said Rick Grier-Reynolds, CHEF president, who has been involved with CHEF since its inception in 2006. “It’s our major annual fundraiser and supports educational enrichment programs which wouldn’t happen without community support.”
This year’s event will feature musical entertainment by the Blue Label Band. Winter Jam will also feature small bites from Jimmy’s Grille, exciting auction items and a live gift card pull.
Since 2006, CHEF has contributed more than $265,000 in grant funds for teachers and students. Winter Jam tickets are $35 each for Cape Henlopen School District employees and $45 per person for the general public. To purchase tickets, go to chef-cape.org/winter-jam-tickets-2023.
The Valedictorian sponsor is Schell Brothers. To date, Student Government Leader sponsors include Advantech Inc.; Carl M. Freeman Foundation Inc.; Fuqua, Willard & Schab, PA; Richard Y. Johnson & Son Inc; the Red Wagon Foundation; and the Rusty Rudder. Honor Roll Student sponsors include ABHA Architects; Jack Lingo Realtor; Pilottown Engineering; and RC Fabricators. Trendsetters include Assurance Media; Baker Petroleum; Bear Industries Inc.; Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.; Hertrich Toyota; Kindle Restaurant; L&W Insurance; McDonald’s/Meoli Foundation; Morris James LLP; Nickle Electric Companies; Ocean Atlantic/Sotheby’s; WBOC/WRDE – Draper Media; and GGA Construction. Teacher’s Pets sponsors include Activ Pest Solutions; Apple Electric; Beacon Pediatrics LLC; Corrado Construction; Diamond State Dentistry; One Call Services; Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware; Dr. and Mrs. Mario DiSabatino; Lindenberg Financial; Tri-State Carpet; Faw Casson; Jason Burris/True North LLC; Johnson Orthodontics; Kids Cottage; Lewes Beach Dairy Queen; and Ahl & O’Connor Orthodontics. Other sponsors include Summit Home Care. The Cape Gazette is also a media sponsor.
