Milton Community Foundation seeks cap and gown donors

Every year, the Milton Community Foundation makes a donation to Cape Henlopen High School to support graduating seniors in need of financial help to obtain their caps and gowns.

This donation is made in the name of the Noble Prettyman Fund, a core initiative of the foundation. Prettyman was a longtime school board member who cared deeply about providing equal educational opportunities for all students.

Seniors are required to have a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Due to tremendous community support, the foundation was able to donate more than $4,200 last year. 

As the Milton Community Foundation is a local nonprofit, Cape High seniors from Milton are supported first. If funds are left over, additional seniors in need are supported in obtaining their caps and gowns. If funds are still available, Milton seniors in need will be assisted with paying other expenses associated with graduation.

To donate for this year’s initiative, send a check to the Milton Community Foundation, PO Box 12, Milton, DE 19968.

Organizers plan to make the donation by the end of February, as the cost of caps and gowns increases as the graduation date approaches.

To learn more, go to miltoncommunityfoundation.org or Facebook.