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 Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. and end on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. But why wait? Make a Delco Gives donation to the Scott Arboretum & Gardens now and a generous donor will match your donation, dollar for dollar, until we reach $2,000! 

Scott Arboretum & Gardens’ Delco Gives Matching Challenge

Now through May 9, 2025, a generous donor will match all Delco Gives donations to the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, 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

Make a Donation

April 1 – April 30, 2025 Make a Delco Gives donation on our website.

May 1 – May 9, 2025 Make a donation on our Delco Gives page

Join us for Garden Gallivant on May 3, 2025

Gallivant (verb): to go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Celebrate Delco Gives by exploring the beauty of Scott Arboretum & Gardens during our Garden Gallivant fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9 am to 12 pm. Donate $10+ to Scott Arboretum & Gardens to unlock 5 unique walking routes to gallivant around the gardens with friends and family.

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 our Delco Gives page.

DELIGHT – At the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, I love…

EDUCATE– At the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, I learned…

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

Join in the Delco Gives Day Closing Celebration on May 9, 2025

Join the Scott Arboretum and friends at the Delco Gives Day Closing Celebration at Rose Tree Park on Friday, May 9. Enjoy family-friendly activities, including games, live music, food trucks, ice cream, and a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic and Phang!