Source: Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation
(Versión en español al final)
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Winter Jam, will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, March 6, at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach.
All proceeds will benefit educational programs for the more than 6,500 students in the Cape Henlopen School District.
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation (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 CHEF president Calvin Jackson. “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, exciting auction items and a live gift card pull.
Since 2006, CHEF has contributed more than $483,000 in grant funds for teachers and students. Winter Jam tickets are $40 each for Cape Henlopen School District employees (limit of 2 tickets) and $60 per person for the general public. To purchase tickets, go to chef-cape.org/winter-jam-tickets-2026/.
The Valedictorian sponsors are the Jefferson Family Private Foundation and Schell Brothers. To date, Academic Challenge Leader sponsors include Robert and Karen Fischer and Styled. Student Government sponsors include Advantech Incorporated; Burris Logistics; Fuqua, Willard & Schab, P.A.; and David and Diane Partridge. Honor Roll Student sponsors include ABHA Architects; Buck Simpers Architect & Associates; Jason & Taryn Burris; County Bank; Kids Cottage; Pilottown Engineering; Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Saint Edmond Roman Catholic Church; and Seiberlich-Trane Energy Services. Trendsetter sponsors include Assurance Media; Atlantic Millwork; Bryan Hendrick & Sharon Lenzi; Country Corners Market; Bear Industries Inc.; Big Fish Foundation/Atlas Restaurant Group; Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.; The Happy Foundation; GGA Construction; Heirloom; Hertrich Toyota of Milford; JLAM (Jack Lingo Asset Management); L&W Insurance; The LeAnn Wilkinson Group; Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club; Linda Robinson; Meluney, Alleman & Spence, LLC; Michael and Carolyn Curry; Morris James LLC; OneCall Services; Ruggerio, Wilson & Watson; Dr. James & Jeannie Rial; The Lodge at Historic Lewes; The Lodge at Truitt Homestead; and WBOC/WRDE – Draper Media/Coast TV. Teacher’s Pets sponsors include Ashton Pools by Design; Beacon Pediatrics LLC; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burris; Canalfront Builders; Corrado Construction; The Dental Group; Mario & Carol DiSabatino/Joe & Kip McDaniel; Dewson Construction; Faw Casson; First State Orthopaedics-Southern Division; Half Full; Harry Caswell LLC; Henlopen Pizza Kitchen; IG Burton; Inclind; Johnson Orthodontics; Jostens (Hudson Scholastic); Kindle Restaurant; Lewes Beach Dairy Queen; Mercer-Sydell Dental; Mike McGinley Real Estate; Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop; and Sweet Frog.
Fuente: Fundación Educativa Cape Henlopen
El evento principal de recaudación de fondos de la Fundación Educativa Cape Henlopen, Winter Jam, se llevará a cabo de 7:00 p. m. a 11:00 p. m. el viernes 6 de marzo en el Rusty Rudder en Dewey Beach.
Todos los ingresos beneficiarán a los programas educativos para los más de 6.500 estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Cape Henlopen.
La Fundación Educativa Cape Henlopen (CHEF) otorga subvenciones a maestros para proyectos de aula no financiados o con financiamiento insuficiente y brinda apoyo a estudiantes sin hogar y de bajos ingresos, iniciativas STEM, educación en artes escénicas, así como capacitaciones y programas que promueven la diversidad y la inclusión.
“Este evento de recaudación de fondos se ha convertido en un evento anual de reencuentro para los miembros de la comunidad de la región de Cape y los educadores”, dijo el presidente de CHEF, Calvin Jackson. “Es nuestra principal actividad anual de recaudación y apoya programas de enriquecimiento educativo que no serían posibles sin el apoyo de la comunidad”.
El evento de este año contará con entretenimiento musical a cargo de Blue Label Band. Winter Jam también ofrecerá bocadillos ligeros, atractivos artículos de subasta y una rifa en vivo de tarjetas de regalo.
Desde 2006, CHEF ha aportado más de $483,000 en fondos de subvenciones para maestros y estudiantes. Las entradas para Winter Jam cuestan $40 cada una para los empleados del Distrito Escolar de Cape Henlopen (límite de 2 boletos) y $60 por persona para el público en general. Para comprar boletos, visite chef-cape.org/winter-jam-tickets-2026/.
Los patrocinadores “Valedictorian” son Jefferson Family Private Foundation y Schell Brothers. Hasta la fecha, los patrocinadores “Academic Challenge Leader” incluyen a Robert y Karen Fischer y Styled. Los patrocinadores “Student Government” incluyen Advantech Incorporated; Burris Logistics; Fuqua, Willard & Schab, P.A.; y David y Diane Partridge. Los patrocinadores “Honor Roll Student” incluyen ABHA Architects; Buck Simpers Architect & Associates; Jason & Taryn Burris; County Bank; Kids Cottage; Pilottown Engineering; Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Saint Edmond Roman Catholic Church; y Seiberlich-Trane Energy Services.
Los patrocinadores “Trendsetter” incluyen Assurance Media; Atlantic Millwork; Bryan Hendrick & Sharon Lenzi; Country Corners Market; Bear Industries Inc.; Big Fish Foundation/Atlas Restaurant Group; Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.; The Happy Foundation; GGA Construction; Heirloom; Hertrich Toyota of Milford; JLAM (Jack Lingo Asset Management); L&W Insurance; The LeAnn Wilkinson Group; Lewes-Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club; Linda Robinson; Meluney, Alleman & Spence, LLC; Michael and Carolyn Curry; Morris James LLC; OneCall Services; Ruggerio, Wilson & Watson; Dr. James & Jeannie Rial; The Lodge at Historic Lewes; The Lodge at Truitt Homestead; y WBOC/WRDE – Draper Media/Coast TV.
Los patrocinadores “Teacher’s Pets” incluyen Ashton Pools by Design; Beacon Pediatrics LLC; Sr. y Sra. Howard Burris; Canalfront Builders; Corrado Construction; The Dental Group; Mario & Carol DiSabatino/Joe & Kip McDaniel; Dewson Construction; Faw Casson; First State Orthopaedics-Southern Division; Half Full; Harry Caswell LLC; Henlopen Pizza Kitchen; IG Burton; Inclind; Johnson Orthodontics; Jostens (Hudson Scholastic); Kindle Restaurant; Lewes Beach Dairy Queen; Mercer-Sydell Dental; Mike McGinley Real Estate; Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop; y Sweet Frog.
