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Jerry’s Paving teamed up with asphalt supplier Allan Myers to totally repave the parking lot and basketball court at KSI Kamp Lenape in Felton—all their materials and efforts being generously donated. Thanks to the companies’ efforts, the site that offers children with disabilities opportunities for summer programs full of fun and skills reinforcement is now more ready to accommodate a …
KSI’s 3rd Annual Paths to PossAbilities 5K Run/ Walk was held at Mispillion River Brewing Company on June 8. Organized by Nic DeCaire’s team with Fusion Racing, the day started with a refreshing breeze, a beautiful blue sky, and close to 80 race entrants. Paths to PossAbilities was made possible by many sponsors. Gold sponsors were: Daily State News, Del-One Federal …
Kent and Sussex Industries (KSI) recently received two generous donations. One was from a dine and donate event at fondue on April 11 and the second was from Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club. “We are so grateful to fondue for offering this option to non-profit agencies,” Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations said. “The evening provided us a great opportunity for …
Delta Waterfowl Bay to Bay Chapter recently donated $3,300 to Kent Sussex Industries. The proceeds were from the waterfowl organization’s annual fundraising banquet “One part of this year’s banquet was a legacy table honoring past KSI Vice-President, Ann Haggerty, who was a supporter of the Bay to Bay chapter prior to her death,” said Alicia Hollis, KSI’s director of Community …
On Tuesday, December 12, Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) held a ribbon cutting for their newly renovated Life Enrichment Center. This is the first step toward total transformation of the KSI Skill Development Center on Rehoboth Boulevard. “We have been in this facility for nearly 40 years now. And for those of us who’ve been here a long time like me, …
Heath Chasanov, who retired as superintendent of Woodbridge School District recently, began working as the new CEO of Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) on December 4, 2023. He explained that even though he has only been on the job a week, he knows this will be his last job. “I am excited to be here,” Chasanov said. “The last couple of …
KSI received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #3792 in Milford. The St. Joseph Council Knights donated $2,019.75 to KSI as a result of their annual Tootsie Roll drive when they solicit donations to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Since 2016 the St. Joseph Council #3792 Knights have donated more than $12,000 to …
The 11th Annual Friends of KSI Quarter Auction resulted in a $5,000 donation to KSI. Members of this volunteer group have raised funds for KSI since 2013. They introduced an annual car show fundraiser in 2015 and their combined efforts have resulted in more than $42,000 being donated to the agency. Angela Spishock, Kathy Bunting, Linda Eckert, Crystal Southard, and Frannie …
Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) received exciting news when the legislative session came to an end in June. A Community Reinvestment Grant of $249,000 provided funding to upgrade and repair the Kamp Lenape property, as well as fund the purchase of the property next door, expanding opportunities for future camps. KSI’s Grant in Aid funding, at $145,000, also supported needs at …
