Fundraising Goal: $7,000

$1,196 raised from 9 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Seamen's Center of Wilmington - Do More 24 Delaware 2026

Organization Mission:

The mission of the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington, Inc., is to meet the needs of the seafarers who visit the Ports in the State of Delaware. Our goal is to make their time in port a rewarding one by providing personal, practical and spiritual assistance. A warm welcome is extended to ease the pain of loneliness and isolation and to offer a respite from the hazards of the sea.

 🌟 Join us in making a difference! 🌟

The Do More 24 Delaware giving day launches today and the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington needs your help.
 
Seafarers arrive in Delaware after months at sea, far from family. Our volunteers provide transport, Wi-Fi, care packages, and a welcoming place to rest.
 
🎟 BONUS: Donate $50 or more and you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets to the FINAL 2026 Summer Tug Cruise.

Did you know that seafarers are responsible for delivering 90% of the products we use every day? Unfortunately, many of these dedicated individuals face challenging circumstances.  For instance, the average able bodied Filipino seafarer spends 6-9 months away from home, endures the hazards of the sea, and battles loneliness.

That's where SCW comes in.  We are a volunteer driven non-profit that provides a warm and welcoming Center for crew members of the ships calling into the ports in Delaware.

Crew members can take time out from their duties to play pool, call their families on our free wi-fi or just have have a chat to our dedicated volunteers; we also serve as a vital link between the ship and shore for these hardworking seafarers.  With your help, we can continue to provide essential services, such as complimentary van transportation to local amenities.  This service is more than just transportation, it is often a lifeline for those at sea.

 SCW spends approximately $7,000 annually on gas to operate two vans, which comes out to about $65 per week for each van. Would you be willing to help by donating a week's worth of gas for one of our vans?

Join us in supporting those who keep our global economy moving.  Your contribution can truly make a difference fro someone far from home. Together, let's make #DoMore24DE a success for SCW and the seafarers we serve! Donate today and help us continue our mission.

Thank you for your kindness and support! 🚢❤️
 The Crew at SCW
Website:  scwde.org
About Seamen's Center of Wilmington, Inc.

The Seamen’s Center of Wilmington, Inc. (SCW) is a community-funded, volunteer-driven 501(c)3 non-profit, neither federally funded nor affiliated with any other seamen’s center.  SCW is the sole organization in the State of Delaware dedicated to meeting the needs of the seafarers who visit the Ports in the State of Delaware. Our goal is to provide personal, practical, and spiritual assistance. A warm welcome is extended to ease the pain of loneliness and isolation and to offer a respite from the hazards of the sea.

Federally mandated port security regulations prohibit vetted seafarers from walking on Port property; SCW volunteers provide on port escort and essential free transportation on and off of Port property. 

Organization Details

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Name:
Seamen's Center of Wilmington, Inc.

EIN: 510314448

Street Address:
1 Container Road

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.scwde.org/

Counties Served: New Castle

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Community Advocacy, Human Services, Mutual & Membership Benefit, Volunteerism, Workforce

Recent Donations

  • Anonymous
    (in honor of In honor of Tony Bosworth)     $100
  • Joseph and Susan Kirk Ryan $146
  • Danielle Marks $50
  • martin drinan $100
  • Joan Lyons $200
  • Troy Mix $150
  • Elizabeth Biden
    (in honor of Ed and Tim McCarthy)     $50
  • Kathryn Bradley $100
  • Diane M Olin White $300