Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation

10/07/2026

Delaware Guard members and families—join us for a great cause!

The Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation is proud to be a direct beneficiary of the 5th Annual Stars and Strides Delaware Charitable 5K and Family Fun Day.

📅 Saturday, November 14
📍 STAR Campus | Newark, Delaware

Last year, this event raised more than $25,000 for the Youth Foundation—helping us continue to inspire, encourage, and support Delaware Guard youth through programming such as Colwell Grants and events including summer camps, Jungle Jims, Back-to-School initiatives, and Month of the Military Child celebrations.

Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, or bring the whole family for a morning of fun, your participation makes a difference! 🙌

🎉 Kids Fun Run
🎨 Arts & crafts
🚜 Hayrides
🎭 Face painting
🚒 Fire trucks and military vehicles
🧪 STEM activities—and more!

Register at www.starsandstridesdelaware.com

Let’s show up for our Guard youth and make this year’s event the biggest yet!



See event flyer for event details and times, and activities.

The Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation's mission is to develop discipline, character, and resilience in our Delaware National Guard youth through prevention programs, education, and activities that enhance and build young leaders within our military community.

For questions/info - Email: [email protected]

09/29/2026

⛳️🇺🇸 WHAT A DAY! 🇺🇸⛳️

The clouds rolled in, the rain had already done its best all weekend, and Mother Nature definitely tested us—but our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters showed up anyway! ❤️

And that’s what it was really about: resilience.

DE Guard children show that kind of resilience every single day. They navigate deployments, training, moves, change, and the many challenges that come with military life. Yesterday, our community came together to remind them that they are seen, supported, and never alone.

💙 Every swing. Every sponsorship. Every raffle ticket. Every volunteer hour. Every dollar raised.

It all adds up to something bigger—a stronger support system and more opportunities for the National Guard children who give so much alongside their families.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible golfers, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and everyone who helped make the day possible.

Your generosity and heart made this event truly special.

The sun doesn’t always have to be shining for us to make a difference. Sometimes, we just have to show up. 🌦️❤️

Thank you for showing up for our Guard Kids!

🇺🇸💙⛳️

09/28/2026

We are a go — see you at the course!!

09/23/2026

We are ready for Monday ⛳️ are you? It’s our 10th Annual golf tournament!

09/04/2026

📣 MAKE A DIFFERENCE. GET INVOLVED!

The Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation (DNGYF) invites you to its Annual Meeting & Board Elections!

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 DE NG Joint Support Services Center
12 Penns Way, New Castle, DE 19720

⭐ Interested in serving on the DNGYF Board? Self-nominations are welcome! Qualified individuals must be 25+, attend monthly Board meetings, and serve a two-year term.

👉 To self-nominate, attend the October 7 meeting OR submit a nomination letter by October 1, 2026 to:

Chris Slicer: [email protected]
Or
Amanda Mackiewicz: [email protected]

Together, we can help build discipline, character & resilience in Delaware National Guard youth. 💙💛

SUPPORT TODAY. EMPOWER TOMORROW.

08/20/2026

07/31/2026

📚 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 2026 ✏️🍎

The Delaware National Guard J9 Child & Youth Programs invites our Delaware National Guard Families to our annual Back to School Bash!

Get ready for a successful school year by picking up FREE backpacks and school supplies, connecting with military and community resources, and enjoying fun swag and treats!

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM (1700–1900)
📍 Delaware National Guard Joint Support Services Center (JSSC)
12 Penns Way, New Castle, DE



This FREE event is open to school-aged dependent children of currently serving Delaware Army and Air National Guard members, as well as our Survivor Families.

A heartfelt thank you to our community partners, including Bank of America MSAG and Operation Homefront’s Dollar Tree Campaign, whose generosity helps provide school supplies for our military children and eases the cost of the back-to-school season.

🎟 Registration is Required.

🔗 Register today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094DA8AA29A3FF2-64914706-dngback

(You may need to register using a non-government device.)

===For questions, contact:
Andy Connell, CTR
Child & Youth Program Coordinator
302-943-0752 CELL
[email protected]

07/31/2026

06/22/2026

We’re looking for sponsors! ⛳

The Delaware National Guard Youth Foundation is excited to celebrate the 10th Annual Francis D. Vavala National Guard Youth Golf Tournament on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Odessa National Golf Club.

This special milestone event benefits our DE National Guard Kids and supports the Foundation’s mission to develop discipline, character, and resilience in Delaware National Guard youth through prevention programs, education, and activities that build young leaders within our military community.

We are grateful for the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Bloom Energy, and hosted by the Joint Military Affairs Committee of the DSCC and NCCCC, we are now inviting businesses, organizations, and community partners to join us as sponsors for this year’s tournament.
Your sponsorship helps create meaningful programs and memorable experiences for the children and families of our National Guard community.

📌 Sponsorship opportunities are available now!

Please see the attached flyer for details, or contact Christine Kubik at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference for our Guard Kids.