Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.
Typically, we honor a few select Delawareans each year for their contributions to civil liberties. This year, on the 40th anniversary of the Kandler Celebration, we are making a big change: we are honoring EVERYONE!
And that's why this year we are making tickets to the Kandler Celebration free to everyone who wants to attend.
2025 has proven to be a difficult year already, and we need to be in community with one another now more than ever. Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware!
WHEN:
Thursday, October 23, 6 - 9 p.m.
WHERE
Carriage House at Rockwood Park
4671 Washington Street Extension,
Wilmington, DE 19809
For questions, or if you need accessibility accomodations to attend, reach out to Melissa Bryson at [email protected].
BECOME A SPONSOR
In order to bring this community-focused event into reality, we are asking those who can be sponsors to continue supporting the event. All sponsorships will support our shared commitment to celebrate civil liberties and the essential work of the ACLU in safeguarding democracy. Sponsors will be recognized for their commitment to supporting our work and the annual Kandler Celebration.
The deadline to be listed as a Sponsor is Thursday, October 2.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this year's celebration possible:
PARTNER IN JUSTICE
Planned Parenthood of Delaware
Tom and Jennifer O'Brien
ADVOCATE
Community Legal Aid Society Inc
Natalie Di Sabatino
Marion & Larry Hamermesh
David and Sally McBride
Grace and Blair Messner
WSFS
CHAMPION
Mike and Katie Brickner
Steve and Lisa Close
Chuck and Janice Durante
Tom and Marie Foley
Caitlin McAndrews
Betsy McGeever
Katherine Mills
Norman Monhait and Marcia Halperin
Donald and Ethel Parsons
WATCHDOG
Melissa Bryson
Chris and Rich Connelly
Kate Cowperthwait
Kathy Epler
Tiffany Geyer Lydon
Jeff Goddess
Ted Killheffer
Marian & Howard Palley
Paula and Vinny Randazzo
SILENT AUCTION
Check back for more details closer to the event date!
Interested in donating an auction item for our Kandler Silent Auction? Email Rachael Mead at [email protected].
