Kelly Fitzpatrick & the Hummingbirds for Human Rights

A fundraiser for ACLU of Delaware

$2,385 raised from 26 donors

$1,500 goal

I’m Kelly Fitzpatrick.

I’m fundraising for ACLU of Delaware.

In this time where things seem scary and overwhelming, be a hummingbird (read the tale below).  Thank you for joining me in protecting human and civil rights in our state by donating to the ACLU of Delaware.  Your generosity reminds me there is still goodness in the world and gives me hope that we can create a better future.

"The story of the hummingbird is about this huge forest being consumed by a fire. All the animals in the forest come out and they are transfixed as they watch the forest burning and they feel very overwhelmed, very powerless, except this little hummingbird. It says, ‘I’m going to do something about the fire!’ So it flies to the nearest stream and takes a drop of water. It puts it on the fire, and goes up and down, up and down, up and down, as fast as it can. In the meantime all the other animals, much bigger animals like the elephant with a big trunk that could bring much more water, they are standing there helpless.  And they are saying to the hummingbird, ‘What do you think you can do? You are too little. This fire is too big. Your wings are too little and your beak is so small that you can only bring a small drop of water at a time.’ But as they continue to discourage it, it turns to them without wasting any time and it tells them ‘I am doing the best I can.’


About ACLU of Delaware

Mission: This year, the ACLU of Delaware is prioritizing creating a Firewall for Freedom to safeguard our rights and push back against an aggressive federal agenda that threatens many of our civil liberties.

The mission of the ACLU of Delaware is to preserve and advance civil liberties and civil rights in the State of Delaware as enshrined in the United States and Delaware Constitutions through education and advocacy without consideration of political association.

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures and communities to protect the constitutional rights of all people. With a nationwide network of offices and millions of members and supporters, we take up the toughest civil liberties fights. Beyond one person, party or side - we the people dare to create a more perfect union.

County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex

Office Location(s): Wilmington

Sector: Civic Engagement & Social Action; Community Advocacy; Crime & Legal Related; Politics & Advocacy; Social Justice; Women's Issues