Delco Gives Day

Delco Gives Day

Delco Gives Day is a 24-hour county-wide day of giving, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, where people are encouraged to donate to participating nonprofits. Delco Gives Day will begin on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. and end on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. But why wait? Make a Delco Gives Day donation to the Scott Arboretum now and a generous donor will match your donation, dollar for dollar, until we reach $2,000! 

Scott Arboretum’s Delco Gives Day Matching Challenge

Now through May 9, 2024, a generous donor will match all Delco Gives Day donations to the Scott Arboretum, until we reach $2,000! That means every dollar you donate will be DOUBLED by matching funds. Your support has a meaningful impact on our mission to delight, educate, and inspire the Delco community. Donate now to GROW our garden!

Ways to Participate in Delco Gives Day

Make a Donation

Delco Gives Day will begin on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. and end on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. During that time, please donate on the Scott Arboretum Delco Gives Day webpage. Prior to the official Delco Gives Day, you are invited to donate here. 

Tune in to our YouTube page on Delco Gives Day!

Join us on our YouTube page on Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as we honor the Scott Arboretum’s mission to “delight, educate, and inspire visitors to enjoy the many benefits of horticulture.” Tune in as we replay our most popular YouTube videos interspersed with live streams of our gardens in bloom!

Share your Scott Story

Share your Scott story with us! Email your response to the prompts below to scott@swarthmore.edu. We will add your responses to the Scott Arboretum Delco Gives Day page.

DELIGHT – At the Scott Arboretum, I love…

EDUCATE– At the Scott Arboretum, I learned…

INSPIRE – At the Scott Arboretum, I was inspired to…

Join in the Delco Gives Day Closing Celebration

Join the Scott Arboretum and friends at the Delco Gives Day Closing Celebration at Rose Tree Park on Thursday, May 9 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly activities, music by iHeart Radio, a live broadcast by Bex and Buster, food for purchase, free ice cream, and a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic!