Our Social Missions
Stockings for Soldiers
Stockings For Soldiers - Delaware, Inc.
was founded to help improve the morale and welfare of members of the armed
forces of the United States of America deployed in harm's way.
We accomplish our mission by sewing holiday stockings and filling
them with special items for the troops. Many of the stockings that we send are for
a specific person with their name on the stocking. For many troops,
our gift is all they receive for the holidays.
We are trying to send a "touch of home" as well as personal
messages of support to remind our troops that we appreciate all they do for us and
to let them know that they have not been forgotten over the holidays.
We depend on the generosity of others to help us to accomplish our vital mission.
Stockings For Soldiers - Delaware. Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
As such. donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Please consult your tax professional for more information.
If you would like to make a donation to our community project.
please send your check to:
Stockings For Soldiers - Delaware. Inc.
1911 Foulk Road
Wilmington. DE 19810
Thank you for any assistance.
Stockings For Soldiers - Delaware, Inc
501(c)(3) Tax ID # 27-0604668
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HEADStrong Foundation
An undersized 3 sport athlete noted for his never-give-up mental toughness, determination and aggressiveness, Nick received countless accolades in football, wrestling and lacrosse during his high school years.
He accepted an athletic scholarship to Hofstra University joining their Men’s Lacrosse Program, a childhood dream fulfilled. While at Hofstra, Nick took the field in all 16 games as a freshman, cracking the Pride’s lineup and seeing significant minutes on their man-down unit.
In April 2005, towards the end of his freshman season, Nick had difficulty hearing play calls and his family’s cheers during a game against Delaware. He woke up the following morning unable to hear from his right ear. He was evaluated by an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor who removed inflamed adenoids and biopsies revealed Nicholas was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a blood cancer affecting the lymphatic system
Nick shared the news with his team, withdrew from Hofstra and returned home with his family to be treated at The Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. Though the initial diagnosis was positive, doctors later told the Colleluori’s that Nick should have lived for only three months due to aggressiveness of the cancer. But true to Nick’s relentless attitude, he endured a 14-month battle with cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and a stem cell transplant, along with experimental treatments.
Shortly after being diagnosed, Nicholas recognized a lack of resources for cancer patients and their families. Experiencing firsthand the hardships, from his hospital bed he created the HEADstrong Foundation to raise awareness and funds for cancer by empowering athletes to support his mission. He drew the organization’s logo moments before entering the operating room for a procedure, and outlined its mission and future plans
After doctors told Nicholas there was nothing they could do to prolong his life, Nicholas made his final wishes to his parents on a ride home from the hospital. He took the car keys out of his father’s hands and said, ‘Dad, you’re too upset to drive. Mom, I want you to drive. Dad, I want you to get in the back seat because there are some things I need to talk to Mom about,’” Cheryl Colleluori recalls. “He held my hand. We were sitting side-by-side. I’m driving home, and Nick says, ‘I want to talk about three things, and I never want to talk about them again.’” First, he wanted to be cremated and buried. Second, he wanted a memorial scholarship at Ridley High School and at Hofstra University. And finally, Nicholas said, “Mom, I need you to take the Foundation to where it needs to go. “Don’t question anything,” he told her. “The lacrosse family is my brotherhood. They won’t turn their backs on you
Moments before Nick took his last breath, he asked his family to promise him that others following in his footsteps would benefit from his life. Today, the Colleluori family, the HEADstrong staff and volunteers are carrying out his vision raising millions of dollars and supporting thousands of patients nationwide.
Nicholas passed away on November 28, 2006, in his father’s arms. His legacy will live on forever.
“Make use of the time you have and don’t stress the little things. Have a smile and enjoy what you can get out of life.” – Nick Colleluori
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OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
WE EXIST TO RESCUE CHILDREN FROM SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
SINCE BEING FOUNDED IN DECEMBER 2013,
we've gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world.
Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins.
It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people.
Domestic Services
O.U.R. salutes our nation's law enforcement officers and prosecutors at the federal, state and local levels who protect our country's children. Law enforcement professionals skillfully investigate, arrest and prosecute those who violate children. Our nation's police efforts to protect children in the U.S. are light years ahead of many, if not all other countries. O.U.R. acknowledges the expertise and extraordinary work done by these dedicated men and women who bravely battle the scourge of child sexual exploitation. O.U.R. shares the mission to save children and seek justice for those who victimize them, therefore O.U.R. is committed to enhancing law enforcement efforts by providing resources where budget shortfalls prohibit a CSAM (child sexual abuse material), child exploitation or human trafficking operation from going forward. O.U.R. will also provide or facilitate child exploitation investigative training in U.S. jurisdictions where a need exists. Collaborating with law enforcement will reduce duplication, promote best practices and avoid other potential issues which might arise without close coordination. O.U.R. is privileged and honored to support our nation's heroes in this important cause to deter, disrupt and dismantle child exploitation and the trafficking of children in our nation's communities
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